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Assistant Teaching Professor, Technical & Professional Communication Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Humanities at Michigan Technological University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor in Technical and Professional Communication to begin August 2023. Candidates should have a record of excellent teaching, scholarship, and professional experience in technical communication, broadly defined. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in two or more of the following areas: usability and user experience, content strategy, information design, web and interaction design, accessibility, data visualization, risk communication, and social justice approaches to technical communication. The department has a well-resourced digital media lab that includes a media studio, usability tools, and collaborative classrooms and workspaces. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Assistant Teaching Professor, Physics Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University (MTU), a nationally recognized leader in science and engineering education and research, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Physics, starting Fall 2023. The review of applications will begin on February 28 and continue until the position is filled. Detailed information about research and educational programs in the department can be found at mtu.edu/physics/. MTU attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Postdoctoral Scholar - Plant Bioinformatics Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
A two-year post-doctoral position will be available to work on omics-data analysis in the laboratory of Dr. Hairong Wei at the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University. Research will focus on identifying regulatory and signaling networks and associated regulatory factors downstream of the Rop GTPase-TORC nutrient sensing and signaling relay using fundamental bioinformatics analysis and advanced statistical and mathematical modeling. Novel method development will be encouraged to facilitate the data modeling for identifying the target genes and network. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Manager, Study Away and Abroad Experiences Remote, Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Under limited supervision and serving as the face of the office, the position is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating the daily operations of what is currently a one-person operation (not including student staff). Full consideration will be given to applications received on or before February 10, 2023.
Central Energy Plant Operator Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Supervise the complete shift operation of the Central Energy Plant, Heating Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Central Control System, Steam Distribution System, Campus Generators, CHP Backup Generator and Fuel Storage Facility. Assist in the planning, scheduling, operation, and maintenance of the Central Energy Plant.
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 based at MTRI in Ann Arbor, MI (www.mtri.org).
Research Engineer/Scientist I - Remote Sensing Engineer Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI)
MTRI (www.mtri.org) is seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious professional interested in conducting cutting-edge research in applying active and passive remote sensing techniques to monitor water quality in inland, coastal, and marine systems. Individuals will be developing an externally supported research portfolio while supporting multiple projects for government and commercial customers. This position requires collaboration with senior engineers and scientists to research, design, and evaluate algorithms for various signal- and image-processing applications as well as design instrumentation for deployment in the natural and built environment. A successful candidate will have a solid background in natural sciences, materials science, and image processing. In addition, an ideal candidate would have prior experience writing scientific software, generating refereed journal article material, proposal writing experience, and knowledge in collecting aquatic field data.
Research Engineer I - Software Developer Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI)
MTRI is seeking a motivated professional to help support multiple projects for our government and commercial customers. The Software Developer will work with senior engineers and scientists to research, develop, and evaluate algorithms for a variety of signal and image processing applications. The successful candidate will have a solid background in computer science with strong skills in software prototyping, software design, and algorithm design. The position is based at MTRI in Ann Arbor, MI (www.mtri.org).
Assistant Teaching Professor in GIS & Remote Sensing Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University invites applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in GIS and Remote Sensing. This is a nine-month, non-tenure-track, renewable position at MTU. Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply (https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-inclusion/).
Groundsperson Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Maintain and improve University grounds including turf, streets, parking lots and subsurface infrastructure; move equipment and furniture; transport incoming and outgoing freight shipments; set up furnishings and equipment at special events; and assist and work with Operators and Trades personnel on a wide variety of projects.
Center Coordinator Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
This position is responsible for all aspects of the daily operations of the center; including purchasing, budgeting, project accounting, and HR related activity along with project coordination and maintenance of the center’s client relationship management system which retains training and contact records.
Facilities Engineer Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Administer design and construction projects, supervise construction, perform on-site quality control inspections and coordinate safety of campus construction projects. Produce design and construction documents for various building-related projects, using AutoCAD and other computer-based tools, with proficiency in mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural building systems. Advise and make recommendations to the Director of Engineering Services on all aspects of construction, engineering, architecture, construction cost, life safety, and code compliance in pursuit of University objectives.
Administrative Aide 7 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Perform routine clerical and administrative support functions with primary emphasis on ticket sales and customer service for Sports and Recreation. Use good judgment regarding set policies and procedures. Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of customers. Work requires independent handling of operational matters and excellent customer service to a wide variety of customers.
Software Developer Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The CTT is looking for a Software Developer with a customer driven focus and who is passionate about their craft and excited to build software. This position provides a self-motivated candidate the opportunity to demonstrate their software development skills within a cross-functional team of software engineers, civil engineers, technical writers and administrative staff to design, program, test, document, and maintain our software. We support and maintain multiple products so there are considerable opportunities for personal and professional growth. The ideal candidate is results-driven and adept at converting system requirements and specifications into sound technical solutions.
Laboratory Technician Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for fabricating, maintaining, supervising, troubleshooting, and safely operating all equipment and processes used for undergraduate and graduate research, and for the undergraduate curriculum in the following courses: CM4110: Unit Operations Lab, CM4120: Pilot Plant Operations Lab, CM3215: Transport Lab, CM3310: Process Control Lab The Unit Operations Lab features 18 bench and pilot-plant-scale unit-operations experiments focused on pumping fundamentals, heat exchange, membrane separation, kinetics, liquid extraction, vacuum drying, and flow measurement, among other chemical processes. The Pilot Plant Operations Lab contains two fully automated pilot plants: a three-story distillation column (solvent recovery unit) and a two-story batch reactor. These processes are operated with a Delta\fTM control system.
Assistant, Associate, or Senior Research Engineer or Scientist Remote, Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) promotes collaborative, cross-disciplinary research and learning experiences in the areas of computing education, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, data sciences, human-centered computing, and scalable architectures and systems. As part of its mission, the ICC creates and supports an arena in which faculty and students work collaboratively across organizational boundaries in an environment that mirrors contemporary technological innovation. The ICC has 60 members, organized into six research centers, which represent more than 20 academic disciplines at Michigan Tech. Member scientists collaborate to conduct impactful research, make valuable contributions in the field of computing, and solve problems of critical national importance. The ICC seeks to hire outstanding scientific or engineering research scientists to collaboratively develop their research portfolios in all areas of computing, core science and applied. Priority will be given to applicants that can show research achievements in the six areas represented by the ICC Centers: computing education, cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, data sciences, human-centered computing, and scalable architectures and systems. Consideration will also be given to exceptional candidates that work on the edges of these areas. Successful candidates will show evidence of potential to both collaborate effectively with research teams and also lead an externally-funded, independent research program. Candidates should bring interesting innovative ideas to build additional collaborations across academic disciplines and provide expertise that bridges existing competencies to positively impact the success of others on campus.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Kinesiology & Integrated Physiology Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University, a nationally recognized leader in science and engineering education and research, invites applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology. Applicants in all fields of Kinesiology will be considered with preference given to candidates who can contribute to our undergraduate and graduate curriculum. This is a non-tenure track, 9-month position. The expected start date is August 14, 2023.
Department Chair, Chemistry Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Chemistry at Michigan Technological University invites applications for the position of chair. We seek an established scholar and motivated leader committed to innovative research, teaching, and professional excellence to lead the Department in implementing a shared vision for its future. Successful applicants will demonstrate high achievement in teaching, research, and service; a strong record of organizational management; experience managing external research funding; experience developing and/or evaluating curricula; and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
Department Chair, Kinesiology & Integrative Physiology Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department Chair will lead the Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology faculty in their mission of excellence in education, research, and service. We seek an individual who has an earned doctorate in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or a related health sciences field with the vision and experience to grow our undergraduate and graduate programs, elevate the department's prominence in human health-related 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 in exercise science, integrative physiology, motor learning and control, biomechanics, and public health.
Administrative Aide 7 Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Assist with processes related to the submission of proposals and processing of awards for externally funded projects. Provide professional clerical and administrative support for the Associate Vice President for Research Administration and Associate Vice President for Research Development units. Provide excellent customer service to a variety of customers including faculty, staff, students, visitors, and representatives of external sponsors and partnering organizations.

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