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Research Associate 080300 - FWRC-Wildlife,Fisheries&Aquaculture Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
The successful candidate must be able to perform in laboratory and field activities, both independently and in team setting. Analyze data collected from GPS transmitters, data mining and management and working with large, publicly-available datasets. Activities require strong quantitative skills using various programs (statistical and GIS), as well as, experience handling, tagging, and sampling large birds of prey, especially Black and Turkey Vultures. Position requires travel for team meetings and to present findings to various audiences.
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor 060700 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Vacancy for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering conducting education, research and service programs.
Agricultural Technician 013000 - CREC-So MS Branch Exp Station South MS Area Open until filled
Perform routine and specialized procedures in support of horticulture research projects.
Learning Specialist 300601 - The Dept of Ath Acad Supp Serv Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Assists all student-athletes with studying and testing techniques as well as developing academic game plans and routines for those who need assistance. The learning specialist also provides assistance to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academics, Assistant Director for Athletic Academics, and the Athletic Academic Counselors in order to facilitate the academic development and progress of student-athletes toward degree completion as well as other duties assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Assistant Director for Athletic Academics.
Animal Health Technician (Trainee, I, or II) 184200 - Animal and Emergency Referral Center Rankin County Open until filled
To perform a variety of duties involved in providing technical support to the Animal Health Center; provide instruction to Animal Health Technicians and professional veterinary students.
Postdoctoral Associate (L,P,S) 011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
The Plant Stress Physiology Lab at the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Mississippi State University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position from individuals demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will collaborate with a diverse team and utilize advanced physiological and omics methodologies to investigate the effects of stress on soil and plant health. This role involves taking a leadership position in integrating soil-plant stress physiology to identify genes and microbiomes associated with stress tolerance in grain crops. Responsibilities will include the design and execution of experiments utilizing growth chambers, greenhouses, and field facilities. This position requires strong expertise in high-throughput phenotyping, genomics, and skills for effective analysis of large datasets.
Radio Station Manager 412200 - WMSV Campus Radio Station Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Plans, organizes and supervises broadcasting operations of the university radio station; also performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Position is managed by the Office of Public Affairs under the direction of the university's Vice President for Strategic Communication (VPSC). Position hires, recruits, and supervises student assistants.
Director of Communications (Athletics) 890103 - Athletics - Sports Information Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Mississippi State University Athletics is seeking a Director of Communications to join its communications and external team. The successful candidate must be highly organized and driven with exceptional multi-tasking and communication skills. This position will work closely with the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Communications and Content and Mississippi State’s multimedia rights holder, Bulldog Sports Properties (Learfield), as well as the creative and marketing teams. Travel will be required as well as working long hours and weekends.
Senior Project Manager 440900 - Vice President for Research Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
This position supports the establishment of an office that will serve as a central hub for a state-wide research ecosystem. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers statewide to gather information on shared research resources and actively contribute to the development of a statewide research exchange portal. Regular travel is required for this position.
Laboratory Coordinator 193100 - Inst for Imaging & Analyt Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for preparing and analyzing samples. This position will manage operational functions of the Institute of Imaging and Analytical Technologies.
Research Associate II, III or Senior 192900 - nSPARC Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
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.
Assistant Director, Custodial Services 490400 - Custodial Services Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
The Facilities Management Department at Mississippi State University is committed to maintaining and improving our campus to create a quality environment for service, research, and learning through effective facilities planning, professional customer service, quality custodial care, and expert repair and construction. The Assistant Director of Custodial Services is responsible for overseeing the implementation and coordination of custodial services to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. This role involves managing personnel, overseeing inventory, and handling budgeting for cleaning, recycling, and support for special events.
Research Engineer I, II, III, or Senior 193604 - Athlete Engineering Institute Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Research Engineer I,II,III, or Senior in the Athlete Engineering Institute within the Institute for Computational Research in Science and Engineering (ICRES) at Mississippi State University. Athlete Engineering Institute is located in Starkville, MS on the campus of Mississippi State University, Athlete Engineering Institute maintains a strong interaction with industry and also stresses a cross-disciplinary education and research program. The individual serves under the general direction of the Athlete Engineering Institute Director.
Building Maint Tech I 520192 - Student Housing - Facilities Admin Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Perform a variety of duties in support of services provided by Facilities Management including routine minor maintenance and upkeep of buildings.
Professor and Head 036900 - Mathematics & Statistics Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Mississippi State University (MSU) is pleased to invite applications for the position of Department Head. The department is at a critical juncture in its growth and seeks a dynamic, collegial, and effective leader to help the department faculty, staff, and students reach their full potential. We seek applications from candidates with a bold strategic vision for academic administration, research, and teaching.
Academic Coordinator 051700 - Department of Kinesiology Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Provides academic advisement for prospective, current, and former students within a specified undergraduate academic department or equivalent unit of a college. Assesses academic level, attends to student academic inquiries, assists in the resolution of individual academic problems, and advises on academic program changes. Advises and assists students in the development of academic plans and class schedules Analyzes applications, transfer evaluations, and transcripts for entry and exit from the university. Develops and maintains appropriate files and records.
Administrative Assistant I 051700 - Department of Kinesiology Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Provide administrative support in and coordinate the administrative function of a large and complex division, department or unit.
Postdoctoral Associate 031100 - Biological Sciences Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
The Wisnoski Lab (www.nathanwisnoski.com) is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the ecology of microbial communities in coastal ecosystems, with a focus on community assembly and spatiotemporal dynamics. The position is supported by a grant from the Mississippi-Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellence (MBRACE; https://mbrace.usm.edu/), funded by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The postdoc will be based in the Department of Biological Sciences at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS, but it is also possible to live near coastal sampling sites (e.g., Biloxi, Gulfport, Mobile, New Orleans) to facilitate field work. The postdoc will address research questions related to their interests, broadly centered on (1) the ecological mechanisms that regulate the assembly, structure, dynamics, and functioning of bacterial communities at the land-ocean interface; (2) terrestrial and aquatic sources of bacterial inputs to coastal communities; and/or (3) relationships between bacterial communities and organic matter quality/quantity. Competitive candidates will have interests or previous experience in microbial field sampling, sample processing in the lab, bioinformatics, and ecological analysis/inference. Applicants with interests in metacommunity ecology are especially welcome.
Business Coordinator 440600 - VP Div Access Opportunity & Success Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
Provides administrative support in maintaining a general accounting system for a division, department, or other separately budgeted unit by performing a variety of accounting duties.
Database System Coordinator 302506 - Ctr for Distance Ed-Technology Main Campus - Starkville, MS Open until filled
This position supports the ongoing management and optimization of the CRM software (Slate) for recruitment operations. Responsibilities include configuring the system, developing, executing, and validating platform tests, creating reports tailored to the Center for Distance Education's needs, and providing training to end users. The role proactively identifies opportunities to leverage software features to enhance and streamline recruitment processes. Additionally, this position contributes to data management across multiple recruitment platforms, databases, and web systems to improve user experience and operational efficiency. Remote work may be available for this position.

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