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Auburn University

Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $35K - $48K

💻 Other

🗓️ August 25th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Research Assistant to support library personnel in planning, sustaining, and completing research and assessment projects aligned with the Libraries' mission and strategic plan. The role involves collaborating with various units within the Libraries to manage new and ongoing projects while reporting to the Coordinator of Research Support.

Highlights
  • Assist in developing project proposals, plans, and protocols related to library research support.
  • Conduct investigations and studies to support library functions.
  • Collect, compile, analyze data, and document research findings in writing and presentations.
  • Support preparation of publication or presentation materials, including literature reviews and writing.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in a content-specific research area.
  • Preferred experience with academic databases, citation management (Endnote or Zotero), programming software (R or Python), and data manipulation/visualization tools (OpenRefine or Tableau).
  • Salary range: $34,610 to $48,450 annually.
  • Position is a full-time, two-year limited term appointment contingent upon funding.
  • Works closely with the Research Support unit and other departments within Auburn University Libraries.