Job Description
Overview
The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to join a collaborative research laboratory focused on neural mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease, hypertension-associated cognitive dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and the effects of environmental exposures on brain and cardiovascular health. The successful candidate will conduct original research involving the planning, maintenance, and completion of research projects directed toward the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include :
Developing and optimizing research protocols.
Designing and conducting complex experiments.
Collecting and analyzing data and samples.
Documenting and presenting research findings.
Contributing intellectually to manuscript preparation.
Providing technical guidance and training students and research personnel.
Additional details :
The position requires advanced scientific knowledge, independent judgment, and hands-on experience with specialized research methodologies.
Prior experience with techniques such as telemetry-based physiological recordings, stereotaxic injections, molecular and cellular assays, histological techniques, confocal imaging, and complex data analysis is desired.
Candidates should be able to work independently while also contributing to interdisciplinary collaborations within a dynamic research environment.
Qualifications
PhD degree in content specific area of research
Contract Type
Continuing
Why Work at Auburn?
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
Posted Date
7/20/2026
