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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4735P

Home Org Name

Human Devlmnt Family Science

Division Name

College of Human Sciences

Position Title

Research Associate

Job Class Code

HA02A

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

Yes

Limited Term Length

one year

Job Summary

The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS ), through a partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD) and the US Department of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA /NIFA ), is seeking candidates for a **Research Associate I/II/III** to support the work of MilitaryREACH . MilitaryREACH provides high-quality resources to the DoD’s Office of Military Community and Family Policy in the form of research reports and professional development tools across the spectrum of family support, readiness, and resilience. Specifically, the team translates military family science into accessible products (e.g., research summaries, comprehensive reports) for our target audiences (i.e., policy makers, military leadership, helping professionals, military families).

In collaboration with the research team, this individual will contribute to the _creation_ of research reports by conducting literature reviews and assist in the _coordination_ of research products through the various stages of development. Additionally, they will be actively engaged in promoting access to military family research through our online library, social media, and other outlets (e.g., monthly newsletter). They will also work with our website development team to ensure our online library is up to date and create engaging social media content that conveys scientific findings in everyday language. They will also complete other general team and administrative tasks as needed.

* Since September 2017, MilitaryREACH has been housed at Auburn University and there has been continuous funding. All positions on our team, including the one currently posted, are one-year term appointments; continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding and job performance. *

Essential Functions

+ Assist in the development of research reportsby conducting comprehensive literature reviews. This includes searching for empirical studies, identifying relevant research, and accurately interpreting and synthesizing findings. This requires a high level of research literacy in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

+ Identify and compile recently published research pertaining to the well-being of military families. This includes utilizing tools to identify new research (e.g., Google scholar, EBSCOhost), managing databases to store the research, teaching others how to utilize these databases, keeping clear records of identified research (e.g., Excel), and coordinating with the website development team to ensure our database is up to date.

+ Assist in the finalization of reports to ensure they are ready for publication. This includes formatting products and citations in line withAPA 7th, reviewing formatted reports for accuracy, and coordinating with our copy editors and graphic designers to prepare reports for distribution.

+ Develop engaging outreach content by translating research findings into practical tools and accessible information for key stakeholders, designed for use across multiple platforms (e.g., monthly newsletter, social media).

+ Complete general team and administrative tasks as needed.

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

Minimum Qualifications

**Level l** :

+ Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or related discipline.

+ 0 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level II:

+ Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or related discipline.

+ 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

LevelIII :

+ Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or related discipline.

+ 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Strong candidates will understand how to read, interpret, and synthesize human development and family science-related research. Additionally, they will be highly organized and detail oriented, and be able to quickly shift their focus to align with the immediate needs of the team.

+ Familiarity with reading, interpreting, and synthesizing human development and family science-related research.

+ Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

+ The capacity to maintain focus on tasks while remaining responsive to team needs.

+ Exceptional organizational, time management, and efficiency skills.

+ Meticulous attention to detail and a diligent work ethic.

Minimum Technology Skills

+ Skills desired in data visualization for content creation (e.g., social media, report infographics)

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$40,200-$83,680

Job Category

Research

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

09/05/2025

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. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should apply via the online system at the following link: **https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55794**

Please provide a letter of interest/cover letter, resume, the names and email addresses of three individuals to serve as professional references, and one writing sample, preferably from a course assignment or professional correspondence. Examples could be a portion of a Master’s thesis, technical report, manuscript, course assignment or professional correspondence.

Only complete application materials will be considered. Review of applications will begin on September 25, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55794

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Other

2. Other Documentation (2)