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

Auburn
$23.00 / hr
United States, Alabama, Auburn
1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)
May 19, 2025
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 for TES.
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 in HDFS, 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 their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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