Research Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Associate will conduct research in sustainable crop production, assist in the ongoing research projects in the Narayanan lab, supervise students, manage field research, and participate in outreach and result dissemination activities. Other duties as assigned.

• 25% - Conduct/coordinate/participate in outreach and result dissemination activities related to current projects.
• 25% - Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the Narayanan lab and field research.
• 25% - Help manage field research related to current projects.
• 25% - Conduct/coordinate/participate in sustainable crop production research related to current projects.

ED60

Temporary Grant (TGP) Staff

A bachelor's degree in a related field and work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

Supervises Student workers only

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 25%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 5%

None: %

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Expected Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

September 21, 2026

Military Equivalency:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference:
South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

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