Research Associate
Mississippi State University
Verona
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Azienda: Mississippi State University Verona
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 013900 - Prairie Research Unit
Location: Northeast MS area
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Apr 5 2024
Position Function:
The beef cattle research program at the North MS Research and Extension Center focuses on developing sustainable/profitable management strategies for the beef cattle industry. This Research Associate position will support research at the Prairie Research Unit (Prairie, MS) and at the Northeast MS Branch Experiment Station (Verona, MS). The incumbent is expected to work closely with the research team to satisfy the goals and expectations of funded projects at both locations. Areas of emphasis are beef cattle production.
Prairie Research Unit is a MAFES branch of the North MS Research and Extension Center, which exists to serve the needs of agriculture in northeastern Mississippi. It is a part of the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine of Mississippi State University (MSU), the State's Land Grant Institution.
Area of Specialization:
Beef Cattle
Anticipated Appointment Date:
May 16, 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Research and operational tasks related to beef cattle production are included in the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The following examples are intended as illustrations only of the various types of duties assigned in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in animal science or closely related field.
Licensure: Valid driver's license.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with the education and/or experience of the candidate.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science in animal science or related field. A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License or willingness and ability to obtain this license is desirable.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Supervision
Received: Supervision from a designated faculty member.
Given: Provide oversight to student workers and intermittent employees
Must complete online application; submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a current unofficial transcript. An official copy of transcripts will be required if selected for an interview. Social security numbers should be redacted prior to submission.
Screening Date:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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Advertised: Apr 05 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:
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