Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

Project Description. We seek to hire a professional research aide to work on a collaborative research project involving a multi-state panel farmer survey and ancillary projects funded through the National Science Foundation and AgBio Research at MSU. This individual will work on projects related to the environment and agriculture, farmer decision-making, behavior, and adaptive capacity, socio-ecological systems, and agro-ecological systems.  A working knowledge of agriculture in the US Midwest sufficient to engage in research on topics of interest to the agricultural community is required.  Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and with remote research collaborators is a plus. 

Specific work responsibilities include panel survey data management for a database with more than 12,000 observations; data analysis, survey design and methodology (mail and web-based platforms); and research team coordination.  We are interested in candidates that are self-motivated, have high attention to detail and organizational skills, and work independently and as part of a team to develop and carry out research protocols.  Successful candidates must have an MA or commensurate experience in environmental social science (e.g. geography, sociology, or a related field) and excellent data management, writing, and communication skills.  Successful candidates must have interest in latent variable structural equation modeling, spatial analysis, time-series and longitudinal data and experience with various data sharing platforms and software for data analysis. Successful applicants will be offered health care through the Affordable Care Act. Compensation will depend on the qualifications of the applicant.  A start date in December 2025 is preferred.  This is a limited-term position funded for one year from the date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Summary of Physical Demands

Occasionally lifting 20lbs 

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.