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: Specialist- Outreach-Fixed Term
Unit: MSU Innovation Center
View Posting: Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Posting #: 1020799
Applications Close: Feb.6, 2027
Position: Research Associate – Fixed Term
Unit: Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
View Posting: Research Associate-Fixed Term - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Posting #: 986481
Applications Close: Sep. 6, 2026
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
Position: Research Computing Facilitator
Unit: Institute For Cyber Enabled Research
View Posting: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/517746/specialist-researchcontinuing
Applications Close: Feb. 27, 2026
Position: CSTAT Associate Director
Unit: Center for Statistical Training and Consulting
View Posting: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/516206/specialist-researchcontinuing
Applications Close: Sep. 18, 2025
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.