Research Associate -III, or Senior

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 191001 - Northern Gulf Institute
Location: Hancock County
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Apr 8 2026

Provide computer science support in the development of data management capabilities and visualization techniques for NOAA and its partners. An experienced computer scientist with extensive development experience and cloud-based programming is required to complete this work.

This position may supervise other research staff. The position will be located at the Mississippi State University Science and Technology Center at the Stennis Space Center, MS.

Department of Commerce Clearance:
Ability to receive a Department of Commerce moderate risk clearance.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s Degree: A professional employee with a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, or a demonstrated competence can begin work at the Research/Extension Associate I level.
• Associate II:
  Bachelor's degree in the required discipline and a minimum of three years relevant experience and the equivalent of a master’s degree.
• Associate III:
  Bachelor's degree in the required discipline and a minimum of six years relevant experience and the equivalent of the master’s degree.
• Master’s Degree:
  Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience for Associate II; 3 years for Associate III; 6 years for Senior Associate.
• Doctoral Degree:
  Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience for Associate III; 3 years for Senior Associate.

Occasional and/or light lifting required up to 10 pounds. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, etc.; none to the degree of being disagreeable. Frequent standing, walking, climbing, or balancing required. Routine deadlines, variance in work volume predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressure from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Vision requirements:
Ability to see information in print and/or electronically, ability to distinguish colors.

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