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Business Manager I, II, or III

• 511211

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Manages and coordinates the business operations of a department/unit. Performs duties required to maintain and administer departmental budgets; administers staff policies and/or procedures; compiles reports; performs administrative procedures.

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Research Associate I (L,P,S)

• 511227

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 031100 - Biological Sciences

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

The Gout lab (https://sites.google.com/view/goutlab/home) is hiring a Research Associate in computational biology to work on two NIH-funded projects in collaboration with the Vermulst lab at University of Southern California (USC). The first project (1R01AG083065) is focused on the potential role of transcription errors on the formation of amyloid and prion-like proteins. The second project is about temporal control of mitochondrial mutagenesis (1R01AG075130- 01). The candidate will be based in the Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University, in Starkville, MS (USA) and will collaborate extensively with the Vermulst lab at USC.

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Postdoctoral Associate

• 511228

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 031100 - Biological Sciences

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

An NSF-funded postdoc position is available in the lab of Megan Smith in the Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University. The project aims to develop robust, user-friendly machine learning tools for population genetic inference and to apply these tools to uncover the drivers of diversification in several empirical systems. The lab has developed a Python package for demographic inference using machine learning, and the successful candidate will extend these methods along several axes. In addition to the current project, the lab is pursuing a wide range of empirical and computational research in phylogenetics and population genetics. To learn more about our work visit https://www.meganlsmith.org

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Postdoctoral Associate (L,P,S)

• 511152

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 031900 - Chemistry

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

The successful candidate will play a leading role in developing innovative optical spectroscopic instrumentation and measurement methodologies, including unpolarized, linearly polarized, and circularly polarized transmission, scattering, photoluminescence, and emerging multimodal spectroscopic platforms. Working closely with faculty collaborators and an interdisciplinary team of postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers, the candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research while developing expertise in proposal preparation, project leadership, mentoring, and technology commercialization. The position is particularly suited for candidates pursuing careers in academia, national laboratories, or advanced industrial research.

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Postdoctoral Associate (L,P,S)

• 511153

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 031900 - Chemistry

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct advanced research bridging electronic structure theory and data-driven methods, leveraging both theoretical frameworks and machine learning (ML) models to predict the behavior of quantum materials. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing innovative computational approaches and scientific software.

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Research Associate

• 511245

• Copiah County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 013500 - Truck Crops Branch Exp Station

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MAFES - GMA

To assist with the research work involved in establishing, maintaining, and conducting horticulture studies, collecting and analyzing data, and processing samples from experiments. The individual will be part of a research team for a horticulture research station. The person will be expected to work independently and in cooperation with faculty, staff, and field labor. The applicant is also expected to perform work assignments outlined by the research professor.

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Assistant Professor

• 511071

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 038600 - Psychology

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, full-time, 9-month, tenure track, beginning August 16, 2027.

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Extension Program Assistant

• 511259

• Harrison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 015901 - CREC-Coastal Marine Ext Program

• Support Staff

• Time-Limited (less than 4-1/2 months) Non-Benefits Eligible

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MSUES - GEX

To support a variety of routine and specialized Extension and research duties focused on a combination of fisheries science, fisheries management, and community engagement. This position is administratively associated with the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center in support of its Coastal and Marine Extension Program (CREC-CMEP).

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Custodian I

• 511266

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 540100 - Colvard Student Union

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Student Affairs - STA

To perform duties necessary for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings.

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Enterprise Software Developer II

• 511249

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 460100 - Enterprise Information Systems

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs - AAA

This position will work as a team member in Enterprise Information Systems at Mississippi State University. The Software Developer supports the University community by developing, coordinating, and managing enterprise application software systems and enterprise data by providing critical information services to our clients.

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Enterprise Systems Analyst II

• 511239

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 460100 - Enterprise Information Systems

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs - AAA

This position will work as a team member in Enterprise Information Systems at Mississippi State University. The Systems Analyst implements, maintains, and supports Information Systems to meet the University needs. This position supports the complete life cycle process of one or more ERP application systems.

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Coordinator, School of Nursing Enrollment Services

• 511264

• Meridian Campus - Meridian, MS
• Riley Campus - Meridian, MS
• Riley Center - Meridian, MS

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313218 - Meridian - School of Nursing

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

The Nursing Student Enrollment Director serves as the primary coordinator for student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and student-facing communications within the School of Nursing. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining prospective student pipelines, supporting applicants through the admissions process, coordinating recruitment and outreach activities, managing admissions and enrollment workflows, and collaborating with faculty and staff to support student matriculation and success. This position serves as a key point of contact for prospective students and applicants and helps ensure a seamless experience from initial inquiry through enrollment. The role works closely with university partners, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to advance enrollment goals and support the continued growth of the School of Nursing.

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Extension Program Associate

• 511256

• Lowndes County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 012102 - MSU Extension- Early Childhood Prog

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Encourage and support early care and education providers, families, and children across the state and provide referrals and resources to families.

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Athletic Trainer, Tennis and Golf

• 511258

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 890119 - Athletics - Sports Medicine

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Athletics - PAT

Supervise and provide athletic training services for the Tennis and Golf programs. Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director / Sports Medicine. Must be a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and be able to be licensed by the State of Mississippi.

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Extension Agent

• 511254

• Newton County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 019451 - MSU Extension- Newton County

• Extension Agent
• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MSUES - GEX

The primary responsibility of the Family, Health, and Wellness (FHW) Extension agent will be to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive education program focused on FHW, which includes early childhood education, family financial management, health, food safety, and nutrition. Secondary responsibilities will include a smaller percentage of time working in the areas of Community Resource Development (CRD) and 4-H Youth Development. Knowledge of FHW program areas is required. As part of a statewide team, the FHW Extension agent will collaborate to establish programming priorities and effective delivery methods. Strong oral and written communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively as a team member, are essential for success in this role.

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Associate Director, Financial Aid - Internal Recruitment Only

• 511236

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 410600 - Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs - AAA

Responsible for management of the verification process; importing student aid reports; special circumstance appeals; dependent appeals; supervision of staff involved with processing student verification.; coordinate with IT at the beginning of each term to ensure all reports are generated on a timely schedule; stay up to date on all federal regulations as they apply to the verification process. Manage front line staff including calls, walk-in and communications.

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Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

• 511179

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 061300 - Industrial and Systems Engineering

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

The Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor reports to the Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. This is a tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will be an engineer and scholar with a strong commitment to teaching and conducting externally funded research. The faculty member will contribute to the University’s three primary missions of teaching, research, and service.

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Office Associate

• 511207

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 058800 - Dean of Education

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Education - AED

This position serves as a primary point of contact and often provides the first impression of the College of Education and the Dean’s Office. Students rely on this position for assistance with a variety of day-to-day needs, including identifying the appropriate contacts for questions or concerns related to their academic programs and receiving guidance on procedures such as adding or dropping classes. The position also plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for prospective and visiting students, current students, alumni, and donors. Responsibilities include providing general assistance, offering directions and parking information, and facilitating connections with faculty members, program directors, and other appropriate personnel.

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Instructor I, II, or III

• 511191

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 062900 - Computer Science and Engineering

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 9-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

The Instructor in Computer Science and Engineering is under the administrative supervision of the Computer Science and Engineering Department Head. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate, and possibly split-level courses with a focus on cybersecurity and related courses, as well as advising undergraduate students. Instructor will also serve on Undergraduate Studies Committee and aid in Undergraduate Curriculum development.

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Postdoctoral Associate (L,P,S)

• 511209

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 031900 - Chemistry

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

Vacancy for a postdoctoral associate focused on the synthesis of organic fluorophores and cellular culturing

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Pre-Health Student Engagement Coordinator

• 511241

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 038802 - Healthcare Pathways Resource Center

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Arts and Sciences - AAS

Provide advising for pre-health-interested students regarding academic requirements, co-curricular requirements, and professional school requirements as well as support for students and alumni who apply for professional health programs; maintain robust online repository of information about careers in health and allied health professions and organize correlated programming.

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Fellow Athletic Trainer - Baseball

• 511231

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 890119 - Athletics - Sports Medicine

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Athletics - PAT

Provide supplemental athletic training coverage for a sport as assigned by the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and perform other duties as assigned. Must be a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer or eligible to sit for the BOC Exam.

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Director, Business Operations (Athletics)

• 511230

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 890104 - Athletics - Business Office

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Athletics - PAT

The Director of Business Operations for Athletics provides leadership and management of day-to-day financial operations supporting the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This position serves as a key liaison for sports and administrative units, oversees financial processing and reconciliation tasks, and manages student and intern staff. The role emphasizes operational oversight, system process improvements, and strategic support of athletic department financial functions in coordination with the Athletic Business Office.

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Compliance & Security Administrator I, II, III, or Senior

• 511247

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 493000 - Research Compliance and Security

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

This position serves as a member of a team of professionals responsible for ensuring that Mississippi State University maintains compliance with federal regulations related to research compliance, research security, and export control. This position provides administrative oversight and operational support across a broad range of compliance and security areas, including human and animal research protections, biosafety, financial conflicts of interest, controlled substances, responsible conduct of research, and export control programs. The position supports university-wide programs and works collaboratively with compliance leadership, including the Research Compliance Officer, Facility Security Officer, and Export Control Officer, to ensure institutional compliance and risk mitigation. Rankings and qualifications within levels (I, II, III, Senior) are based on education and experience.

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Research Associate I

• 511221

• Miami, FL

• Florida

• 191001 - Northern Gulf Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The primary function of this position will be supporting software development and data analysis within the NOAA ARGO program. This includes supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of NOAA Argo data, from real-time ingestion to the dissemination of research-quality products. Specifically, the selected candidate will develop and maintain high-performance software across multi-language environments to ensure 24/7 operational reliability; implement rigorous documentation standards to ensure system continuity and technical transparency; accelerate the transition of experimental scripts into hardened operational workflows; and uphold international FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles, ensuring all software development meets modern global standards for data integrity and accessibility.

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Intermittent Worker

• 511242

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Intermittent Worker

• Intermittent

• Research - RES

The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), located in Canton, MS, is focused on providing engineering training and technical assistance to manufacturing-related industries. Major activities include teaching professional development workshops, such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Problem Solving, among others, and conducting on-site engineering projects. Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

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Staff Counselor

• 511246

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 410400 - Student Counseling Services

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Student Affairs - STA

The Staff Counselor reports to the Director of MSU Student Counseling Services and serves in the Division of Student Affairs. The Staff Counselor is responsible for providing mental health services including individual, couple, and group counseling and for providing psycho-educational programming and workshops to the campus community. Additionally, the Staff Counselor is responsible for providing crisis intervention and consultation services for students.

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Communications Manager

• 511243

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 440900 - Vice President for Research

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Communications Manager serves within the Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED) and leads the development, coordination, and execution of communications strategies that advance the priorities of the Division of Research. The position is responsible for increasing awareness and understanding of Mississippi State University's research, innovation, and economic development activities among internal and external audiences. Working closely with ORED leadership, Division units, and the MSU Office of Public Affairs, the Communications Manager develops and disseminates strategic communications that highlight the impact, capabilities, and achievements of the university's research enterprise. The position also provides consultation, training, and mentorship to communications staff across Division centers and institutes to promote consistent messaging, effective storytelling, and alignment with divisional and university communication standards.

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

• 511124

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Mississippi State University is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor with a research (70%)/teaching (30%) appointment in corn and small grain agronomics. This position will be a 12-month tenure track appointment with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. For candidates with experience or appointment at the Associate or Full Professor levels, the position may also include co-appointment as The Triplett Corn Promotion Board Professor. This Professorship carries the professorship title, and additional salary stipend and some programmatic support. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with faculty and staff from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences as well as with other departments across campus and other institutions.

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Assistant/Associate Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach

• 511178

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 048806 - Ctr for Entrepreneurship & Outreach

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-Business and Industry - ABU

The Assistant/Associate Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Outreach provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university’s venture development initiatives. This position is responsible for expanding Mississippi State University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting technology-based startups, growing Bulldog Innovation Labs, managing CoWork at The Hub, co-leading the VentureCatalyst accelerator, and building strong partnerships across the university. The Associate Director serves as a key liaison between faculty, students, researchers, industry partners, and the Office of Technology Management to increase startup outcomes, startup formation, and entrepreneurial engagement across all colleges. This position will play key role in the expansion of the E-Center offerings, including: investment fund, new accelerator programs, and programs that are run jointly with other colleges and departments. This new position will be expected to teach one of two courses per year. Key Performance Indicators • Growth in technology-based startups supported through VentureCatalyst. • Increase in faculty and student participation in entrepreneurship programs. • Expansion and utilization of Bulldog Innovation Labs and CoWork at The Hub. • Increased collaboration with academic colleges and interdisciplinary programs. • Growth in technology spinout companies’ Successful execution of entrepreneurship events, accelerators, and educational programming. • Increased external partnerships, mentors, investors, and ecosystem engagement. • Grant writing and submission

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