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Research and creative activity are part of the daily life of professors and students alike at Michigan State University. What scientists learn in their laboratories, becomes what they teach and transfer into the marketplace. The goal of such curiosity, creativity, and learning, is a deeper understanding of individuals, society, and the world.

The Office of Research and Innovation supports MSU’s research enterprise by administering research funding, ensuring research integrity for both faculty and students, providing grant support services, fostering collaboration, licensing university inventions, and overseeing regulatory compliance. We invite you to review the current career opportunities below and consider joining our team.

Current Postings


Position: Research Associate-Fixed Term 
Unit: Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
View Posting: https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/research-associate-fixed-term-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-cc218560-000a-4f80-9f07-62d1c81fb54c
Posting # 1030273
Applications Close: April 25, 2025


Position: Director
Unit: Research Technology Support Facility
View Posting: https://internalcareers.msu.edu/jobs/institute-center-director-management-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-da836eca-6832-46d0-b5a0-6d17f67651c8
Posting #: 1032870
Applications Close: May 7, 2025


Position: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System
Unit: Plant Resilience Institute 
View Posting:  https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/516830/assistantassociatefull-professor-tenure-system
Posting #: 913345
Review of Applications begins: Feb 1, 2024
Applications Close: Nov. 15, 2025 


Position: Specialist- Research -Continuing 
Unit: Center for Statistical Training and Consulting 
View Posting: https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/specialist-research-continuing-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-d85ee070-5967-473f-a70c-dc9ba22e805c
Posting #: 1010785
Applications Close: Dec. 18. 2026