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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

Stu04813P

Home Org Name

Nursing

Division Name

College of Nursing

Position Title

Graduate Research Assistant- College of Nursing

Working Title (if different from Position Title)

Job Summary

Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) are graduate students who conduct original, professional-level research under faculty supervision as part of their academic training. Their duties support both the faculty’s research goals and the student’s degree requirements, including tasks such as data analysis, literature reviews, and scholarly inquiry. GRAs work under the direction of faculty or administration and are evaluated at least annually. They are expected to follow all academic and research policies set by the College of Nursing.

Essential Functions

TheGRA will support an interpretive phenomenological qualitative study exploring the lived experiences of obese Hispanic women residing in Alabama. The study focuses on cultural, personal, and motivational factors influencing weight loss. Because many participants prefer communication in Spanish, **bilingual fluency is essential** to support culturally responsive engagement and accurate data collection. In addition to assisting with this qualitative research project—including participant recruitment, interviews, transcription, and data analysis—theGRA will contribute to literature reviews and other scholarly projects aligned with this area of research.

+ Contribute to a program of research under supervision of a faculty member.

+ Attend project meetings and contribute to discussions and planning.

+ Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings for faculty use.

+ Recruit and/or interview research participants in Spanish or English, maintaining confidentiality and accurate records.

+ Summarize interviews and provide ready access to experiential data for faculty researchers.

+ Assist with coding and analyzing qualitative data using NVivo software.

+ Summarize findings and prepare progress reports.

+ Prepare materials needed for research seminars and conferences.

+ Assist faculty researchers in writing manuscripts to disseminate research results.

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

To be eligible as aGRA , a nominee must:

+ be a degree-seeking graduate student without existing admissions conditions at Auburn University.

+ be in good academic standing and making satisfactory progress toward a graduate degree.

+ remain registered in courses that count toward the graduate degree.

+ have experience with specialized software or data sets as required by supervisor faculty.

+ be bilingual, with fluent speaking and comprehension skills in Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual – fluent in Spanish and English

Pay Rate

$900/month

Work Hours

15 hours/week

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

10/17/2025

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

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56534

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents