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Sentinel Landscape Program Manager, FWRC

• 511303

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 088800 - FWRC - Director

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine-Forest Res - AFR

The Sentinel Landscape Program Manager (Sentinel Landscape Coordinator) serves as the primary point of contact for the partnership and is responsible for building trusted relationships among federal, state, local, academic, nonprofit, industry, Tribal, and private landowner partners. Working under the direction of the EMSL Leadership Team, the Coordinator will facilitate collaboration, align resources, support implementation of landscape priorities, pursue funding opportunities, and measure the partnership's performance and impact. The Coordinator will foster strong connections and clear communication across local, state, regional, and federal partners, to support military readiness and local communities’ needs where interest and priorities align. Support partner success, drive implementation of shared conservation, land-use, and community goals. The position requires a collaborative leader who is highly organized, mission-focused, and capable of navigating complex partnerships while maintaining trust with agencies, landowners, elected officials, military installations, and community stakeholders.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate

• 511305

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 192900 - nSPARC

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month
• Time-Limited Full-Time 12-Month

• Research - RES

The National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center (NSPARC) at Mississippi State University is a trusted source for inspired research, advanced analytics, and software architecture and development. NSPARC conducts interdisciplinary work across workforce and economic development, education, health, human services, corrections, and related public-interest domains. NSPARC seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to design, develop, and evaluate artificial intelligence and machine learning methods for complex, multimodal datasets. The successful candidate will work with combinations of structured and unstructured data, including tabular and administrative records, longitudinal and time-series data, text, images, and other sensor or digital data, and translate research questions into reproducible analytical pipelines, validated models, scholarly products, and decision-support tools. The role is well suited to a researcher who can move fluently from data engineering and exploration analysis to model development, rigorous evaluation, interpretation, and communication. The candidate will collaborate with research faculty, scientists, software engineers, data professionals, and students, while demonstrating initiative and intellectual independence.

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Senior Project Manager

• 511302

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 194100 - Advanced Composites Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Project Manager serves under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Operations and Execution and is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and executing strategic initiatives that support Mississippi State University's Advanced Composites Institute (ACI). This position manages multiple concurrent projects and serves as a critical link between government sponsors, industry partners, academic institutions, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and achievement of organizational objectives. The Project Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project timelines, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics while creating and maintaining tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to ensure all project tasks, deliverables, and action items are completed on schedule and in accordance with sponsor requirements. The position proactively identifies risks, bottlenecks, and resource constraints, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain project momentum and ensure successful outcomes. Through effective coordination and communication, the Project Manager supports ACI's mission of advancing composites manufacturing, strengthening the defense industrial base, developing workforce capabilities, accelerating technology transition, and promoting innovative manufacturing solutions that support national and economic security objectives.

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Research Engineer II, III or Senior

• 511121

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

As a Research Engineer II, III, or Senior, you will play a crucial role in the support of Mississippi manufacturers and public-sector partners by assisting companies with the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems that improve productivity, quality, and safety. This position plays a key role in advancing economic development and innovation across the state through hands-on engineering support, applied research, and professional development initiatives. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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Research Engineer I, II, III or Senior

• 511122

• Madison County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 193602 - CAVS Extension

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

As a Research Engineer I, II, III, or Senior, you will play a crucial role in the support of Mississippi manufacturers and public-sector partners by assisting companies with the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems that improve productivity, quality, and safety. This position plays a key role in advancing economic development and innovation across the state through hands-on engineering support, applied research, and professional development initiatives. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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Office Associate

• 511274

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 012100 - School of Human Sciences

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

Performs a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties primarily related to travel arrangements and expenditures, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Assistant Professor

• 511185

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 011900 - Agricultural Science & Plant Protec

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - CALS - AGR

The Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection (ASPP) at Mississippi State University seeks to fill a full-time, 12-month Assistant Professor position in Weed Science based in Starkville on the main campus. The position will carry a 100% Extension, tenure-track appointment and will provide statewide leadership for science-based weed management in all major row crops grown in Mississippi, complementing existing Weed Science programs. The program will serve county Extension personnel, producers, consultants, agricultural retailers, pesticide applicators, industry, agencies, and additional stakeholders.

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Assistant Professor

• 511257

• 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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Campus Transit Bus Driver Rehire Retiree

• 511284

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 730100 - Transportation

• Rehired Retiree

• Rehired Retiree

• Division of Finance and Administration - BSA

To drive a campus transit bus to transport passengers around Starkville/MSU area.

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Office Associate

• 511276

• Winston County

• Mississippi - Not located on main campus

• 019380 - MSU Extension- Winston County

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MSUES - GEX

Performs a variety of basic to complex office support and/or secretarial duties for a specified unit/department, which require a range of skills and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.

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Sr. Accounts Receivable Specialist

• 511283

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 450200 - Office of the Controller/Treasurer

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Division of Finance and Administration - BSA

Under the direction of a team lead, this position is responsible for processing cashiering transactions, reconciling daily financial activity, and providing excellent customer service and operational support to students, parents, and departmental partners throughout the university.

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Campus Transit Bus Operator (12-month position)

• 511278

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 730100 - Transportation

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Division of Finance and Administration - BSA

To drive a campus transit bus to transport passengers around Starkville/MSU area. This position is a full-time position employed for 12-months of the year.

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Fiscal Operations Business Manager I, II, III/Senior or Business Manager I, II, III, or Senior

• 511232

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 058800 - Dean of Education

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Education - AED

Provides college-level leadership for fiscal operations and financial management. Directs and assists academic department heads and accounting staff regarding budgeting and accounting policies and procedures. Works closely with the Dean and senior leadership on strategic, organizational, and long-range financial planning.

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Administrative Assistant II - Internal Recruitment Only

• 511282

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

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313223 - School of Health Professions

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

Performs and/or oversees a variety of associated administrative, fiscal, staff support, and planning activities for a Dean or large unit, some of which require advanced or specialized knowledge and skills, such as budget administration and control, equipment, facilities, and inventory management, specialized recordkeeping and database management, and/or specified information-gathering projects and tasks. Coordinates and facilitates meetings, program functions, and/or special events, as appropriate. Trains and oversees lower graded staff and/or students. May coordinate specified administrative activities and reporting across multiple organizational units within a department.

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

• 511267

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

• Mississippi - Meridian Campus

• 313226 - Physical Therapy

• Faculty

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-Meridian Campus - AMC

The Department of Physical Therapy at Mississippi State University Meridian invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a founding faculty member in the developing hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, the successful candidate will contribute to curriculum delivery, development, assessment, and continuous improvement while supporting the program's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and accreditation requirements. The department is particularly seeking candidates with demonstrated clinical and academic expertise in one or more of the following areas: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, Acute Care Physical Therapy, Neurologic and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Pediatric Physical Therapy. Candidates with board certification, advanced clinical specialization, residency/fellowship training, or a strong record of teaching and scholarship in these areas are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will participate in teaching, student mentoring, curriculum development, scholarship, service, interprofessional education, and community engagement while helping establish a contemporary, evidence-based DPT program that prepares graduates for practice across broad healthcare settings. This position aligns with the faculty expectations described in the current MSU DPT faculty postings.

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Assistant Herder

• 511263

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 016600 - Foundation Herds

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Agri. Forestry and Vet Medicine - MAFES - GMA

Assist in the research management and production operations of the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) Bearden Dairy Research Center (Bearden Center).

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Asst Dir, Business Operations

• 511268

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 520193 - Student Housing - Administration

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Student Affairs - STA

Reporting to the Director for Business Operations and Guest Services for Housing & Residence Life, the Assistant Director is responsible for the management, supervision, and coordination of the business operations of the department, including purchasing/procurement, warehousing, inventory, student billing, reporting and database administration.

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Contract and Grants Specialist I or II

• 511235

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 068800 - Dean of Engineering

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs-College of Engineering - AEN

Provides administrative and technical guidance and support to faculty and staff seeking outside funding for research, public service, and special sponsored institutional projects. Researches and interprets relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards. Prepares and reviews proposal budgets and oversees the processing of contracts and grants.

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Bulldog Club (Fellow)

• 511270

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 890133 - Athletics - Bulldog Club

• Support Staff

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Athletics - PAT

The Bulldog Club is the fundraising organization supporting Mississippi State Athletics. This fellowship is designed to expose the individual to all aspects of collegiate athletic fundraising, including strategic fundraising techniques, donor stewardship, customer service, game day operations, event coordination, and Paciolan software management. The individual must be highly organized and driven with exceptional oral and written communication skills.

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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, as well as advising undergraduate students. Instructor will also serve on Undergraduate Studies Committee and aid in Undergraduate Curriculum development.

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Research Associate I, II, III, or Senior

• 511244

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 193604 - Athlete Engineering Institute

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Research - RES

The Research Associate serves as the day-to-day technical and operational lead for the Athlete Engineering Institute's human performance laboratory. This position plans and executes biomechanical and physiological data collection across sport, tactical, occupational, and industrial populations; maintains readiness of motion capture, force plate, and wearable sensing systems; and mentors a cross-disciplinary team of student researchers spanning engineering, kinesiology, and other related disciplines. Working under the direction of the Institute Director and alongside faculty, the incumbent translates laboratory capability into sponsored-project deliverables, which can include protocols, processed datasets, prototypes, and reporting.

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Network Architect

• 511261

• Main Campus - Starkville, MS

• Mississippi - Main Campus

• 330100 - Information Tech Infrastructure

• Professional

• Regular Full-Time 12-month

• Academic Affairs - AAA

Network Architect is a position under administrative supervision of the Manager of Network Services in Information Technology Infrastructure. Specific activities include installation, maintenance, management, and support of data network electronics and software in an enterprise 40-Gigabit/100-Gigabit Ethernet network. Management and coordination of large-scale networking projects in an enterprise environment.

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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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