Research Assistant I

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number

005319

Position Title

Research Assistant I - 005319

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

421200 - Marine Sciences

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Stoke School of Marine and 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

• Participates in microbial ecology and biogeochemistry of sediment and seawater.
• Uses field-oriented skills to perform sediment coring and aseptic sampling.
• Takes a lead role in executing field research and logistics, which will entail working on research ships for 5-30 days, depending on cruise duration.
• Assists with training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students in field and laboratory procedures.
• Maintains field and laboratory equipment, including calibration, troubleshooting, and inventory management.
• Processes, curates, and analyzes biological and environmental samples in laboratory settings using established methods.
• Assists with the design, implementation, and execution of field and laboratory research protocols under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Participates in outreach and extension activities that support departmental and lab objectives.
• Works with students in both field and lab settings.
• 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

10/21/2026

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