Position Function:
To support an externally funded project on modeling highly pathogenic avian influenza under the supervision of Dr. Jessica Drewry.
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:
The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering has 22 on-campus faculty and several adjunct/affiliate faculty off-campus within research centers and government agencies, engaged in teaching, research, and extension. The department is co-administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Bagley College of Engineering and offers undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) degrees in three distinct program areas: Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Agricultural Engineering Technology and Business. Within these programs, the department has over 450 undergraduates and over 50 graduate students. The J. Charles Lee Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building, includes more than 6,000 square feet of state-of-the-art instructional and research facilities and includes separate labs for sterile tissue culture, biomechanical testing, environmental and agricultural simulation or modeling studies, electronic/robotic design fabrication and testing, fiber processing, GPS/GIS, renewable bio-energy, and student computing resources. More information about the department can be found at http://www.abe.msstate.edu/.
Anticipated Appointment Date:
January 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate will be responsible for assisting with a variety of grant-related research tasks. This will include activities such as:
• Developing CAD models of poultry facilities
• Collecting experimental data related to environmental parameters
• Developing meshes for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models
• Executing and analyzing data from CFD models
• Drafting academic articles
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
Focus: Engineering Field (e.g. mechanical, aerospace or agricultural)
Substitutions: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered for this position.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with commercial CFD software packages
• Experience with CAD software packages
• Experience with experimental data collection
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
• Proficiency in at least one common programming language (e.g., C, python, R)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate and perform with others
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Job occasionally requires sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Please apply online and submit resume and cover letter.
Screening Date:
December 10, 2025, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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