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Research Assistant I

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Position Information

Position Number
005326

Position Title
Research Assistant I - 005326

Division
Academic Affairs

Department
421200 - Marine Sciences

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama, possession of a valid driver’s license, and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Stokes School of Marine & Environmental Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Assistant I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions
  • Conducts daily field and lab activities for a couple of research projects including planning, coordination and execution.
  • Builds geospatial applications using GIS software for lab projects.
  • Supervises undergraduate and graduate students working on the project.
  • Oversees and performs field and lab work including: field surveys, lab processing, lab water quality analyses in the lab, maintaining quality assurance, and training students in safe practices.
  • Manages laboratory budgets.
  • Maintains relationships with the research project’s partners and stakeholders.
  • Coordinates and plans project meetings.
  • Participates in the hire of new interns.
  • Performs project reporting.
  • Utilizes University vehicles.
  • Regular and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
  • Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
04/11/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days
Monday - Friday

Working Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location
Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time

Regular or Temporary
Regular

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