Research Associate

Research Associate

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400381

College/Division

Psychology

Opening Date

08/26/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The Department of Psychology (Community Health Program) is accepting applications for its Research Associate position.

Examples of Duties

• Conduct HIV Rapid Tests according to established protocols for the campus community of students, faculty and staff.
• Conduct confidential pretest and post-test counseling sessions.
• Recruit and train Peer Health Educators.
• Support research and evaluation activities under the guidance of the Program Director.
• Carry out additional project duties as assigned by the Program Director.
• Collect data and manage databases containing sensitive and confidential information.

Typical Qualifications

• Candidate must have earned a minimum of an Associate Degree.
• Candidate must be fluent in the English language and be able to demonstrate effective communication and social skills.
• Candidate must be able to work with diverse populations on campus and in the surrounding communities.
• Candidate should be knowledgeable about HIV prevention, counseling and testing.
• Candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate must demonstrate integrity, empathy, respect and adhere to maintaining confidentiality.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

• Yes
• No

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D.
• Juris Doctorate

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Jackson State University (MS)

Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street

P.O. Box 17028

Jackson, Mississippi, 39217

Phone (601) 979-2015

Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/