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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.
Department Chair, Mathematical Sciences Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department Chair will lead the Department of Mathematical Sciences faculty and staff in their mission of excellence in education, research, and service. We seek an individual who has an earned doctorate in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field with the vision and experience to grow our undergraduate and graduate programs, elevate the department's prominence in research, and further our strong tradition of educational excellence. We are particularly interested in a chair that can support and complement existing research strengths in the department including statistics and biostatistics, discrete mathematics, and computational mathematics.
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 Research Engineer - Software Developer Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI)
The Assistant Research Engineer will work as a software developer in support of a variety of scientific and research programs. The position is on-site, located at MTRI in Ann Arbor, MI (www.mtri.org).
Assistant Teaching Professor of Music (Bands) Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Michigan Technological University seeks a dynamic musician-educator to fill the position of instructional-track assistant teaching professor of music (Bands) starting August 2025. Michigan Tech has a growing and innovative band program with a 200-member pep band, an auditioned wind symphony, a non-auditioned concert band, two large jazz ensembles, and a New Orleans-style brass band. This position entails overseeing and advising the Pep Band, directing the R&D Jazz Band, coaching jazz combos, and may include conducting the Campus Concert Band. Other activities will include teaching courses in music (Jazz History, Music Appreciation, other courses depending on expertise), directing/coaching chamber ensembles, advising student organizations, and participating in regional tours.
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.
Building Mechanic I Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Operate and maintain the assigned buildings and building systems to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students, faculty and staff in a cost-effective manner under minimum supervision.
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.
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.
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.
Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University is seeking applicants for multiple Professor positions at all ranks. Applicants for the position are required to have earned doctorates in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field. All research areas are of interest, including Space robotics, Controls with aerospace applications, Hypersonics, Experimental mechanics (material testing, …etc.), Aircraft and Ground Vehicle Electric propulsion, Aerospace systems engineering, Spacecraft thermalsystems, NVH, and more.
Research Technician or Research Engineer; Assistant, Associate, or Senior Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) seeks to create, support, expand, and accelerate research activities in translational research. The GLRC is a flagship Center of Excellence integrating faculty and professional researchers in multidisciplinary research collaborations to address critical challenges facing society. The Center provides a full spectrum of research services, currently to more than 70 affiliated researchers from eighteen academic and non-academic units across campus, with annual research expenditures approaching $10M. The GLRC is seeking a research technician or research engineer to join our organization to facilitate engineering design, instrumentation, and data acquisition; and apply mechanical and electrical engineering, computer programming, embedded systems, sensors, and controls to on-going and new research initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least a BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or a combination of experience and a BS in a related field; have education or experience in translational research and/or commercialization; and must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Laboratory Technician Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a lab technician to further research related to environmental biotechnology. A Lab Technician will undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of technical nature. The technician will be handling sensitive microbiological and biochemical equipment to analyze samples or substances and report findings to researchers. The technician will assist in projects related to waste upcycling, environmental biotechnology, and microbial community engineering. The ideal candidate will have experience in microbiology, molecular biology, and be knowledgeable in standard biochemical techniques. The candidate will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions and will be passionate for doing work that makes things move forward. The goal is to optimize lab procedures and succeed in producing and documenting reliable and important results that can be used to advance science. Secondary to laboratory procedures, some time will be spent on administrative activities, including ordering, maintaining safety training records, and other record keeping. Some supervision of students may occur.

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