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: Vice President for Research and Innovation
Unit: Office of Research and Innovation
Post # : 1085273
Application Review Begins: October 20, 2025
Position: Senior Occupational Industrial Hygienist
Unit: Environmental Health and Safety
Post # : 1085883
Application Review Begins: October 14, 2025
Position: Research Associate-Fixed Term
Unit: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
Posting #: 1050168
Applications Close: July 1, 2026