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Research Development Coordinator
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190200 - Mississippi EPSCoR
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Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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| Mississippi EPSCoR plays a pivotal role in strengthening the state's research ecosystem by securing resources and building capacity that empowers researchers statewide. The Research Development Coordinator will play a pivotal role in these efforts by facilitating collaborations across universities and disciplines and guiding teams to submission of complex, high-value proposals.
This position will operate with a high degree of autonomy to identify and understand funding landscapes, manage interdisciplinary proposal teams, and mentor faculty and research support staff on best practices in grantsmanship. The successful candidate will directly influence the long-term success and sustainability of critical research infrastructure and research development initiatives across the state. |
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Extension Agent
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019217 - MSU Extension- Desoto County
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Desoto County
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| Responsible for providing leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive non-formal, experiential educational program in the area of positive your development (4-H). The Extension Agent serves as a member of the county team to determine effective programming priorities and delivery methods for the community. |
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Agricultural Technician
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010200 - Research Support
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Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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| It is the responsibility of the person in this position to conduct all the field operations involved in Plant Pathology research on cotton, corn, wheat, and soybeans. These include but are not limited to planting, weed and insect control, fertilization, fungicide spraying, harvesting, and summarization of data. We have guidance systems on our tractors and automatic weighing systems on our combines and cotton pickers which the person in this position will have to operate. Duties also to include routine maintenance and upkeep of MAFES equipment, buildings and other infrastructures but not limited to equipment operation, carpentry, plumbing and other duties as assigned. |
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Research Scientist I
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031900 - Chemistry
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Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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| The Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University is seeking a full-time 12-month instrument manager for our Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy facility (Research Scientist). The successful candidate will supervise the maintenance of assigned NMR instrumentation in the Chemistry department, as well as the training of users. Instruments include four existing NMR systems (300, 500, 600, and 800 MHz), a helium recovery system, and an X-band electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) system. The candidate will handle mail-in samples, billing, and work with remote users as part of their responsibilities. The successful candidate will also train students on basic NMR use, including a one-credit introductory class for new graduate students, as assigned. The successful candidate may be assigned to assist with managing other analytical research instrumentation based on their interests and expertise. Although an individual with a PhD in analytical chemistry/biomedical sciences is highly desired, candidates with a master’s degree and relevant experience are eligible to apply. Excellent organization, communication, and teamwork skills are a must. |
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Licensing Associate
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440902 - Office of Technology Management
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Main Campus - Starkville, MS
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| The Licensing Associate is responsible for the physical and life sciences portfolio at MSU. Daily activities include meeting with researchers to establish and maintain relationships and keep abreast of their projects, reviewing invention disclosures, researching and making recommendations for IP protection, and working with potential licensees to move MSU’s innovations out of the lab and into the public space. The position reports to the Assistant Director of OTM. |