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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

TES2899P

Home Org Name

Human Devlmnt Family Science

Division Name

College of Human Sciences

Position Title

TES Research Assistant -Child Sleep, Health, & Development Lab

Estimated Hours Per Week

35

Anticipated Length of Assignment

1 year

Job Summary

The College of Human Sciences is hiring a **TES Research Assistant to support the Child Sleep, Health, & Development Lab.** This role involves scheduling research participants over the phone and through email, organizing research materials, conducting research participant sessions, working with undergraduate researchers, data entry, and various administrative duties. We are currently collecting data for a longitudinal research project funded by the National Institutes of Health (awarded to Dr. Mona El-Sheikh). The typical work schedule would be Mon – Fri 9-5 with flexibility if participants need to come in on a weekend day.

Temporary Employment Services (TES ), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university.TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

+ Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time

+ Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads

+ Assistance with special projects

+ Seasonal work

+ Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity,TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.

AU student employees are not eligible forTES .

Essential Functions

+ Assists in the development of project proposals, plans and protocols.

+ Conducts routine or fundamental experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.

+ Assists with logistical considerations to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.

+ Collects data/samples related to others’ research and in routine cases.

+ Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples. • Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.

+ May assist in the preparation of research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include assisting in literature reviews and assisting in the writing of results and discussions.

+ May instruct students and/or supervise others’ research in area of expertise.

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!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree (preferably inHDFS , Psychology or related field).

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$23.00/hour

Work Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

AL

Posting Date

05/19/2025

Closing Date

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. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/tix-eeo/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53684

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter