Position Function:
This position is through The National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research Center (NSPARC) at Mississippi State University (www.nsparc.msstate.edu). The successful candidate will conduct research and analysis, write reports and produce other materials for a diverse team of researcher faculty and scientists on projects related to workforce and economic development, skill development and career technical education, aligning higher education with workforce needs, workforce participation, program outcomes, and return on investment. The position will require the ability to work closely with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, professionals, and students, and the ability to work and think independently.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Mississippi State University is a top-ranked research institution, and NSPARC has a strong applied research focus to address critical challenges faced by government, economic and workforce development professionals, educational institutions, nonprofits, and the private sector. NSPARC is well-known for its expertise in longitudinal data, advanced analytics, and machine learning to evaluate outcomes of programs and policies, assess return on investment, and modeling and forecasting future trends. The 30 plus staff come from a variety of backgrounds including Sociology, Economics, Geosciences, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Criminology, and Computer Engineering. For additional information see nsparc.msstate.edu.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participate as a team member within the research and analysis teams and interact with scientists from other areas in NSPARC.
• Provide research support including data collection, data processing, data analysis, data verification, statistical analysis, and the tabulation of analytical results.
• Draft literature reviews, pre-analysis plans, research reports, and other materials related to funded research projects.
• Assist in project and program planning and scheduling activities related to funded research projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Beginning with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics:
A professional employee with a bachelor’s degree and demonstrated
competence can begin work at the Research Associate I level.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Analytical and research skills.
• Experience with descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, including regression analysis and non-parametric tests.
• Familiarity with MS-Excel, SAS, and MATLAB.
• Experience working on applied research projects in a university environment.
• Exposure to research projects that support Mississippi state agency programs, including unemployment insurance programs and Medicaid program evaluation.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• No unusual physical requirements. Frequent external imposed deadlines.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Applicants should complete online application at www.jobs.msstate.edu and upload a cover letter and current resume.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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