Position Function:
The National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) at Mississippi State University invites applications for a Research Associate II or III. The mission of the NRTC is to enhance employment and independent living outcomes for individuals with blindness or low vision through research, training, education, and dissemination. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with research and training activities under the direction of experienced staff members. The Research Associate II-III will assist senior researchers and other staff in completing research and development activities associated with a federally funded grant. This person will receive mentoring to enhance their research skills, with the goal of assuming leadership responsibilities for research projects in the future.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with the implementation of research studies under the guidance of a senior
researcher
• Survey development in Qualtrics
• Assist with data collection, which may include focus groups
• Data management/preparing data for analysis
• Assist with quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Assist in the development of peer-reviewed publications, reports, and proposals for
external funding
• Conduct literature reviews
• Assist with virtual training activities
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree, with preferred fields of Psychology, Sociology, Educational
Psychology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Business
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with one or more statistical software packages
• Technical writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
Beginning with a Bachelor’s degree:
To begin at Research Associate II level, one must have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and the equivalent to a Master’s degree; To begin at Research Associate III level, one must have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and the equivalent to a Master’s degree.
Beginning with a Master’s degree:
A professional employee with a Master’s degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and demonstrated competency can begin work at Associate II; To begin at Research Associate III, one must have a Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Beginning with a Doctoral degree:
A professional (support/service) employee with a doctorate with 2 years of relevant experience and demonstrated competence can begin work at Research Associate III.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree
• Experience conducting social science research
• Experience with data management
• Ability to perform statistical analyses
• Experience with SAS statistical software and Qualtrics
• Knowledge about/experience working with people with disabilities, including those
who are blind or have low vision
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Statistical analysis skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Ability to balance quality and productivity
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
No unusual physical requirements. Requires limited lifting of files and records and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Please apply for the position directly to the NRTC and through Mississippi State University’s job website. First, email your letter of application, resume or curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references to nrtcjobs@colled.msstate.edu. Additionally, apply through the university’s job website at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu, PARF Number 510027 (job title – Research Associate II-III). Contact Michele McDonnall (m.mcdonnall@msstate.edu) for more position information. For more information about our center, view the NRTC website at https://www.blind.msstate.edu.
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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