Research Associate II or III; L,P,S

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 053700 - NRTC-Nat'l Research Ctr Blindness
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Dec 10 2025

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

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.

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 nrtcjobstate.edu. Additionally, apply through the university’s job website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). PARF Number 510027 (job title – Research Associate…