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Position	Department	Location
Postdoctoral Associate	031100 - Biological Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Brown Lab at Mississippi State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the PhyloFisher v2: Advancing Accuracy and Reproducibility in Deep Phylogenomics project funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The position focuses on evolutionary genomics, high-performance computing, and software/database development for large-scale phylogenomic workflows. Applicants should have experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis, strong written/oral communication skills, and preferably expertise in phylogenomics and Python and R programming. Essential duties include those listed below. Perform large-scale analyses including phylogenomics, comparative genomics, and differential gene expression; curate orthologs and contribute to expanding PhyloFisher v2 (~400 eukaryotic and prokaryotic markers). Develop, optimize, and maintain PhyloFisher software/database components; implement efficient pipelines on HPC systems; carry out specialized computational tasks beyond the scope of departmental staff. Integrate genomic datasets to inform species concepts for targeted microbial eukaryote groups. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; collaborate with an international team of investigators; contribute to manuscripts, documentation, and public releases of tools and datasets.
Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor	183905 - CVM Pathobiology Dept Admin	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, invites applications for a non-tenure (clinical) track assistant/associate/full professor position in veterinary diagnostic microbiology. The position is in the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine and the Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS), which is part of the Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory System.
Assistant or Associate Professor	012100 - School of Human Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Facilitate Extension program planning, evaluation, and staff development processes.
Research Scientist I	031900 - Chemistry	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Mass Spec Facility Manager supervises the maintenance and training for the liquid chromatography (LC-MS) and gas chromatography (GC-MS) instrumentation in the Chemistry department, including a high-resolution Bruker LC-MS/MS to be acquired in 2024 as part of an NSF Major Research Instrumentation project. They also train students on basic LC-MS use, and assists with managing other analytical research instrumentation based on their expertise.
Research Associate	010300 - Ag & Bio Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
To support an externally funded project on modeling highly pathogenic avian influenza under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Drewry.
*Intermittent Worker	193602 - CAVS Extension	Lowndes County
The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), satellite site at EMCC’s Communiversity, located in Columbus, 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.
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor	020500 - Building Construction Science	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Teach students in studio and core specialization courses in the Department of Building Construction Science. The BCS program is unique in its studio-based learning model in which students collaboratively work with their instructors, peers, and other relevant programs to enhance their content knowledge, technical competency, and leadership skills.
Instructor I/ll	060700 - Electrical and Computer Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
This position is for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track lecturer position to teach required courses for the electrical and computer engineering degree programs, with emphasis on first year and capstone design courses. This instructor must also provide support for the department’s ABET data collection efforts related to design.
Automation Specialist III, or Senior	193602 - CAVS Extension	Canton, MS
Mississippi State University is seeking a senior-level Automation Specialist to assist companies with the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems that improve productivity, quality, and safety. The role also includes delivering technical training to support workforce development and industry innovation.
Academic Advisor I, II, or III	390600 - Center for Advising	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Provides advisement for prospective and/or current students within a specified undergraduate academic department(s) or equivalent unit of a college. Assists students through career exploration, academic plans, class schedules, financial aid and other transition strategies. Assesses academic level and facilitates academic development toward degree completion. Attends to student inquires and resolves individual academic problems. Maintains appropriate files and records.
Intermittent Worker	193602 - CAVS Extension	Madison County
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.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor	060100 - Aerospace Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor of Aerospace Engineering is under the administrative supervision of the Department Head of Aerospace Engineering and will serve as a professional faculty member. Specific activities include teaching, service and advising students in the Aerospace Engineering program.
Assistant or Associate Professor	051700 - Department of Kinesiology	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi State University is seeking to hire an Assistant/ Associate Professor in Sport Administration.
Postdoctoral Associate	036900 - Mathematics & Statistics	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Statistics, beginning as early as Spring 2026 with the option to postpone the start date to August 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of MSU Statistics faculty. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore the webpage of tenured and tenure-track faculty to identify potential matches with their research interests. Strong applicants from all areas of Statistics are encouraged to apply; however, the greatest interest is for applicants with interest in one or more of the following topics: Computationally intensive methods in Statistics such as Count Time Series, Curve estimation, Environmental Statistics, Forensic Statistics, Stochastic Modelling, Survival Analysis, Functional Data Analysis, and Nonparametric Inference.
Behavior Analyst	051900 - Mississippi Institute on Disabilities	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
We anticipate filling up to four (4) positions from this job posting. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will provide assessment, treatment development (i.e., program development), monitor progress and provide supervision of clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols all based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in clinic, school, the home, and community settings.
Assistant Teaching Professor	080301 - Colg of Forest Res-Wlf & Fisheries	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Management. This position has 100% teaching responsibilities and will focus on undergraduate instruction in applied wildlife conservation, habitat management, and ecological principles. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor	062900 - Computer Science and Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Computer Science and Engineering is under administrative supervision of the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Specific activities include conducting research in the professor's principal fields of interest, contributing toward the strengthening of our research environment, and teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Instructor I, II, or III	011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences & Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Mississippi State University is seeking applicants for a 100% Instructor I, II, or III. The successful candidate for this position will hold a 9-month, non-tenure track position. Candidates with a M.S. degree in a related field would qualify for appointment as Instructor I. The incumbent will develop an exemplary educational program, including course development and classroom instruction, in precision agriculture technologies in cooperation with faculty in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences (PSS) and the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE). Candidates will be expected to teach in the PSS and ABE curricula and may also be involved in advising undergraduate students.
Assistant Professor - Chemistry	031900 - Chemistry	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to start in the fall of 2026. Candidates with research interests in the area of mass spectrometry-based proteomics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to the NanoBio Immunoengineering Consortium (NIEC) at MSU. NIEC is a multi-institutional effort in Mississippi supported by the NSF E-RISE RII program. This program focuses on biomolecular interactions with novel nano- and biomaterials, and the successful candidate may be housed in the Department of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or both. The successful candidate will have a strong record of research excellence and will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program. They will also contribute to graduate and undergraduate education through effective and engaging teaching in their discipline. Candidates with experience in technology development and commercialization will receive special consideration. Application review will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor	038500 - Political Science and Public Adm	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The assistant professor reports to the Head of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. The assistant professor is responsible for teaching in Public Policy and Administration with particular consideration given to well-qualified candidates specializing in public policy and program evaluation.

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Postdoctoral Associate	031100 - Biological Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Brown Lab at Mississippi State University seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the PhyloFisher v2: Advancing Accuracy and Reproducibility in Deep Phylogenomics project funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. The position focuses on evolutionary genomics, high-performance computing, and software/database development for large-scale phylogenomic workflows. Applicants should have experience with next-generation sequencing data analysis, strong written/oral communication skills, and preferably expertise in phylogenomics and Python and R programming. Essential duties include those listed below. Perform large-scale analyses including phylogenomics, comparative genomics, and differential gene expression; curate orthologs and contribute to expanding PhyloFisher v2 (~400 eukaryotic and prokaryotic markers). Develop, optimize, and maintain PhyloFisher software/database components; implement efficient pipelines on HPC systems; carry out specialized computational tasks beyond the scope of departmental staff. Integrate genomic datasets to inform species concepts for targeted microbial eukaryote groups. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; collaborate with an international team of investigators; contribute to manuscripts, documentation, and public releases of tools and datasets.
Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor	183905 - CVM Pathobiology Dept Admin	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, invites applications for a non-tenure (clinical) track assistant/associate/full professor position in veterinary diagnostic microbiology. The position is in the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine and the Diagnostic Laboratory Services (DLS), which is part of the Mississippi Veterinary Research and Diagnostic Laboratory System.
Assistant or Associate Professor	012100 - School of Human Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Facilitate Extension program planning, evaluation, and staff development processes.
Research Scientist I	031900 - Chemistry	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Mass Spec Facility Manager supervises the maintenance and training for the liquid chromatography (LC-MS) and gas chromatography (GC-MS) instrumentation in the Chemistry department, including a high-resolution Bruker LC-MS/MS to be acquired in 2024 as part of an NSF Major Research Instrumentation project. They also train students on basic LC-MS use, and assists with managing other analytical research instrumentation based on their expertise.
Research Associate	010300 - Ag & Bio Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
To support an externally funded project on modeling highly pathogenic avian influenza under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Drewry.
*Intermittent Worker	193602 - CAVS Extension	Lowndes County
The Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension (CAVS-E), satellite site at EMCC’s Communiversity, located in Columbus, 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.
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor	020500 - Building Construction Science	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Teach students in studio and core specialization courses in the Department of Building Construction Science. The BCS program is unique in its studio-based learning model in which students collaboratively work with their instructors, peers, and other relevant programs to enhance their content knowledge, technical competency, and leadership skills.
Instructor I/ll	060700 - Electrical and Computer Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
This position is for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track lecturer position to teach required courses for the electrical and computer engineering degree programs, with emphasis on first year and capstone design courses. This instructor must also provide support for the department’s ABET data collection efforts related to design.
Automation Specialist III, or Senior	193602 - CAVS Extension	Canton, MS
Mississippi State University is seeking a senior-level Automation Specialist to assist companies with the assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of automation systems that improve productivity, quality, and safety. The role also includes delivering technical training to support workforce development and industry innovation.
Academic Advisor I, II, or III	390600 - Center for Advising	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Provides advisement for prospective and/or current students within a specified undergraduate academic department(s) or equivalent unit of a college. Assists students through career exploration, academic plans, class schedules, financial aid and other transition strategies. Assesses academic level and facilitates academic development toward degree completion. Attends to student inquires and resolves individual academic problems. Maintains appropriate files and records.
Intermittent Worker	193602 - CAVS Extension	Madison County
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.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor	060100 - Aerospace Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor of Aerospace Engineering is under the administrative supervision of the Department Head of Aerospace Engineering and will serve as a professional faculty member. Specific activities include teaching, service and advising students in the Aerospace Engineering program.
Assistant or Associate Professor	051700 - Department of Kinesiology	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi State University is seeking to hire an Assistant/ Associate Professor in Sport Administration.
Postdoctoral Associate	036900 - Mathematics & Statistics	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Statistics, beginning as early as Spring 2026 with the option to postpone the start date to August 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of MSU Statistics faculty. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore the webpage of tenured and tenure-track faculty to identify potential matches with their research interests. Strong applicants from all areas of Statistics are encouraged to apply; however, the greatest interest is for applicants with interest in one or more of the following topics: Computationally intensive methods in Statistics such as Count Time Series, Curve estimation, Environmental Statistics, Forensic Statistics, Stochastic Modelling, Survival Analysis, Functional Data Analysis, and Nonparametric Inference.
Behavior Analyst	051900 - Mississippi Institute on Disabilities	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
We anticipate filling up to four (4) positions from this job posting. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will provide assessment, treatment development (i.e., program development), monitor progress and provide supervision of clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols all based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in clinic, school, the home, and community settings.
Assistant Teaching Professor	080301 - Colg of Forest Res-Wlf & Fisheries	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture at Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Management. This position has 100% teaching responsibilities and will focus on undergraduate instruction in applied wildlife conservation, habitat management, and ecological principles. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor	062900 - Computer Science and Engineering	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Computer Science and Engineering is under administrative supervision of the Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Specific activities include conducting research in the professor's principal fields of interest, contributing toward the strengthening of our research environment, and teaching courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Instructor I, II, or III	011100 - Plant and Soil Sciences	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences & Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Mississippi State University is seeking applicants for a 100% Instructor I, II, or III. The successful candidate for this position will hold a 9-month, non-tenure track position. Candidates with a M.S. degree in a related field would qualify for appointment as Instructor I. The incumbent will develop an exemplary educational program, including course development and classroom instruction, in precision agriculture technologies in cooperation with faculty in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences (PSS) and the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE). Candidates will be expected to teach in the PSS and ABE curricula and may also be involved in advising undergraduate students.
Assistant Professor - Chemistry	031900 - Chemistry	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to start in the fall of 2026. Candidates with research interests in the area of mass spectrometry-based proteomics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to the NanoBio Immunoengineering Consortium (NIEC) at MSU. NIEC is a multi-institutional effort in Mississippi supported by the NSF E-RISE RII program. This program focuses on biomolecular interactions with novel nano- and biomaterials, and the successful candidate may be housed in the Department of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or both. The successful candidate will have a strong record of research excellence and will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program. They will also contribute to graduate and undergraduate education through effective and engaging teaching in their discipline. Candidates with experience in technology development and commercialization will receive special consideration. Application review will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor	038500 - Political Science and Public Adm	Main Campus - Starkville, MS
The assistant professor reports to the Head of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. The assistant professor is responsible for teaching in Public Policy and Administration with particular consideration given to well-qualified candidates specializing in public policy and program evaluation.

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