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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: Executive Director, MSU Technologies
Unit: MSU Innovation Center - MSU Technologies
View posting: Executive Director, MSU Technologies
Posting #: 1039267
Closing: June 9, 2025


Position: Animal Caretaker I
Unit: Campus Animal Resources 
View Posting: https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/animal-caretaker-i-in-state-michigan-united-states
Posting #: 1040994
Closing: May 31, 2025 


Position: Animal Caretaker I
Unit: Campus Animal Resources 
View Posting: Animal Caretaker I - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Posting #: 1042827
Closing: June 12, 2025 


Position: Technical Aide 
Unit : Environmental Health and Safety 
View Posting: Technical Aide - East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Posting #: 1027201
Closing: June 12, 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: Research- Fixed Term
Unit: Center for Statistical Training Consulting
View Posting: https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/specialist-research-fixed-term-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-dee8a303-a95e-4a70-88c7-19dab5c43c61
Posting #: 1029422
Applications Close: April 17, 2027