Post Doctoral Fellow 2021-2022

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Post Doctoral Fellow 2021-2022

Posting Number
P0414F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The College of Agriculture at Auburn University located in Auburn, Alabama, http://www.ag.auburn.edu, is seeking candidates for the position Post-Doctoral Fellow in various disciplines of agricultural sciences. From time to time, it is necessary to employ Post-Doc Fellows to execute the work associated with various contracts and grants. We are seeking applications from individuals with a PhD in one of the following areas: Agricultural Economics; Animal Sciences; Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences; Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering; Entomology; Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences; Food Science; Horticulture; Plant Pathology; Poultry Science; and Rural Sociology or related fields. Positions are available for a minimum period of one year for a 12-month appointment, subject to annual renewal based on funding, need and satisfactory performance for a maximum period of four years. Post-Doctoral Fellows are non-tenure track positions.

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD in the area of expertise at the time employment begins. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate selected for the positions must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin after October 1, 2021 and continue throughout the year as positions become available. Please attach the following via the on-line application system: 1)letter of interest, 2)current vita, 3)Statement of Research Goals, and 4) copies of all transcripts. When prompted during the on-line application process, please provide names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. Only complete application materials will be considered.

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EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Open Until Filled
Yes

References required for this position?
Yes

If yes, minimum number requested
3
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Website
   • Public Job Posting (auemployment.com site)
   • Academic Conference
   • Agency Referral
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Personal Referral
   • Veterans Assistance Services (Veteran Job Boards, Military Base Services, State Vet Rep, etc.)
   • Disability Assistance Services (Disability Job Boards, ABLE Network, Voc-Rehab referral, etc.)
   • Other
2. * Please enter the specifics of the option you selected above:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. Will you have your PhD by the time of appointment?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Please indicate your area of interest/specialty from the pre-defined list: Agricultural Economics Animal Sciences Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering Entomology Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences Food Science Horticulture Plant Pathology Poultry Science Rural Sociology
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Statement of Research and/or Goals

Optional Documents

1. Other Documentation