ALFA Eminent Scholar Graduate Fellow
Troy University
Posted on Apr 9, 2026
Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | ST1386P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | ALFA Eminent Scholar Graduate Fellow |
| Position Type | Student |
| Department | Biology - Troy |
| Division | College of Science and Engineering |
| Campus | Troy |
| Work Status | Student (SPT) |
| Temporary | Yes |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The ALFA Eminent Scholar Graduate Fellow is responsible for: - research activities such as collection, identification, photography, and database management for protozoans and microinvertebrates collected from the Gulf of Mexico and freshwater habitats; - protozoan isolation, meiofauna isolation (centrifugation), counting, histochemistry and microscopic preparation of samples as assigned; - laboratory maintenance and cleaning, inventory, assisting with scientific articles, writing drafts, running statistical tests., and creating maps using GIS. The applicant will be trained in these areas of responsibility. This position has a starting date of May 25th or August 1st, 2026 depending on the applicant’s availability. |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Environmental Science 2. Must be a Troy University graduate student enrolled in at least half time (unconditional admission) 3. Must be a thesis graduate student seeking a Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Biological Science in the ALFA scholar lab. 4. Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA Please note: Student positions are FICA/Medicare exempt only if students are enrolled in classes in the semester work is performed. To qualify for the FICA/Medicare exemption, you must be enrolled on a half-time basis for the Fall, Spring, or Summer |
| Preferred Qualifications | 1. Good microscopy skills 2. Good computer skills |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours | Research activities not involving travel must be performed during business hours, 8AM-5PM, Mon-Fri. The workload will be 20 hours/week. |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | Ability to work in streams, rivers, and lakes and under environmental extremes. Ability to work on a research vessel at sea collecting samples. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 12/15/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/46267 |
Supplemental Questions
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- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
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- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you currently work in another position for Troy University?
- No
- Yes - intend to keep other position
- Yes - intend to resign from other position
- * Will you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Environmental Science at the start of employment?
- Yes
- No
- * Will you be a Troy University graduate student seeking a Master's degree in Environmental Science or Biological Science at the start of employment?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Letter of Reference 1
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Letter of Reference 2
- Unofficial Transcript 2