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: OR&I Director of Communications / Senior Communications Manager/S
Unit: Office Of Research And Innovation
Posting #: 1116697
Applications Close: March 31, 2026
Position: Research Associate-Fixed Term
Unit: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior
Posting #: 1050168
Applications Close: July 1, 2026