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System Engineer Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The System Engineer will oversee the Torrefaction and STRAP Facilities; manage projects and data; negotiate and requisite new equipment; participate in the planning, and development of new systems in this area; and provide support and training for students, staff, researchers, faculty, and users.
Assistant Professor, Materials Science & Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University and The Materials Science & Engineering Department invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. Preferred applicants will have a degree in MSE or an equivalent materials-centric discipline. Applicants whose research focuses on contemporary approaches to traditional processing-structure-property relationships in materials are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of professional contributions and the potential to continue and sustain a high-quality, peer-recognized teaching and research program.
Head Golf Professional Portage Lake Golf Course (Houghton, MI)
The Head Golf Professional is a highly collaborative and innovative Auxiliary Services leader responsible for providing operational leadership and directing all aspects of the programming and operations at Portage Lake Golf Course. The Head Golf Professional performs all duties with a commitment to the highest level of customer service and total satisfaction of all customers, including transforming the golf experience for Michigan Tech students, members of PLGC, and daily patrons.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Structural Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the instructional track, assistant teaching professor level. Michigan Tech CEGE is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing teaching strengths in multiple research areas.
Assistant Professor, Environmental Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the assistant professor level in the field of environmental engineering. Michigan Tech CEGE is seeking outstanding candidates who can add to the existing research and teaching strengths in multiple research areas. Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor, although applicants with the education, experience, and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The committee will start reviewing applications from November 18, 2024. The search will continue until the position is filled
Assistant Teaching Professor, Environmental Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) invites applications and nominations for a faculty position at the instructional track, assistant teaching professor level in the field of environmental engineering. Michigan Tech CEGE is searching for outstanding candidates who can add to the existing teaching strengths
Assistant Professor, Environmental Data Science & Biostatistics Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) at Michigan Technological University (MTU) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position in Environmental Data Science and Biostatistics, with an anticipated start date of August 2025. CFRES offers B.S. degrees in Forestry, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Applied Ecology and Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Sustainable Bioproducts, Environmental Science and Sustainability and Environmental Data Science. We additionally offer Master’s degrees in Forest Ecology and Management, Applied Ecology and Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, and doctoral degrees in Forest Science and Forest Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology. MTU is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, providing access to diverse natural environments for hands-on learning, field-based research, and outdoor adventure, fostering a unique and immersive experience for students and faculty alike.
Department Chair, Social Sciences Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University, Department of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of department chair. Applicants for the position are required to be an Associate or Full Professor.
Postdoctoral Scholar, in Dissolved Organic Matter-Based Microbial Fuel Cells Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to contribute to an interdisciplinary project at the intersection of marine microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, and environmental and marine engineering. This project is part of a large interdisciplinary team aimed at developing a system for conversion of marine dissolved organic matter into electricity using microbial fuel cells. We are looking for a postdoctoral research associate who can coordinate efforts to design, construct, test, optimize and characterize the ability of innovative microbial fuel cells to produce electricity from dissolved organic matter in marine environments at bench, pilot, and full scales.
Assistant Professor, Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) at Michigan Technological University is seeking an interdisciplinary scholar to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program in the broad area of geological engineering for geohydrology. Specific research areas of interest may include but are not limited to: groundwater and contaminant hydrology, groundwater engineering, hydrodynamics modeling, surface or subsurface remediation, and geohazards.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Environmental Microbiology Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to contribute to an interdisciplinary project at the intersection of marine microbial ecology, environmental microbiology, and marine engineering. This project is part of a large interdisciplinary team aimed at developing a system for conversion of marine dissolved organic matter into electricity using microbial fuel cells. We are looking for a postdoctoral research associate to lead efforts to develop a microbial consortium that can be used in a microbial fuel cell for conversion of marine organic matter to electricity. This candidate will perform experiments to better link the extent to which dissolved organic matter composition and microbial community composition interact to determine dissolved organic carbon biodegradability and potential for electricity generation in a microbial fuel cell. The successful candidate will have previous experience with marine microbial ecology, anaerobic microbiology, and/or microbial community characterization.
Assistant Professor, Optics Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Physics at Michigan Technological University (MTU) seeks a candidate to fill a faculty position as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Optics, to begin in August of 2025. Applicants with the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank will also be considered for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for two or more instructional track faculty positions at all levels to begin in the fall semester of 2025. The department seeks forward-looking individuals who are skilled at translating new and exciting discoveries into effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in both face-to-face classrooms and online courses. The position is non-tenure-track.
Building Mechanic III Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all facilities systems within the building complex or zone as defined and assigned. Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for students, faculty and staff in a cost-effective manner under minimum supervision.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Nursing Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University is seeking applications for an assistant/associate teaching professor. Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, although applicants with the experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor. Instructional-track faculty in Nursing are primarily responsible for the teaching and supervision of nursing students in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Primary teaching responsibilities will include the development and delivery of courses in the areas of Maternal-Child Nursing. Other teaching responsibilities will consist of Nursing Fundamentals, and Medical-Surgical Nursing or may be assigned based on need and as appropriate.
Research Program Coordinator Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Chemical Engineering department seeks a Research Program Coordinator who will provide coordination of multi-funded research projects. This position will coordinate efforts which may include other collaborating agencies and institutions. Provides comprehensive research development support (including pre-and post-award proposal development and management) to faculty members and administrative assistance to center and department leadership. Coordinates on-campus and external outreach to help foster research growth.
Assistant Professor, College of Computing Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The College of Computing at Michigan Technological University invites applications for four tenure track faculty positions in the broad areas of cybersecurity and computer science. Primary consideration will be for applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor, although applicants with the experience and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank may be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. We encourage applicants in all research areas of computer science, especially those with expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, and systems.
Assistant Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering invites applications for two or more faculty positions at the assistant professor level to begin in the fall semester of 2024. Higher ranks may also be considered for exceptional candidates having outstanding track records in federal funding records, scholarly productivity, and exemplary teaching. The department seeks forward-looking individuals who will develop vigorous research programs; who are skilled at translating new and exciting discoveries into effective graduate and undergraduate teaching in classrooms.
Food Service Helper Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Perform in areas of food service to include food preparation and production, including customer service, equipment operation, and cashier duties.
Postdoctoral Scholar, Chemical Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Professor Lei Pan's research group at Michigan Technological University is seeking a motivated postdoctoral research associate to advance both science and engineering in the field of mineral processing and hydrometallurgical refining or primary nickel ores and recycling of Li-ion batteries. The primary focus will be black mass separation and lithium extraction and purification.

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