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Research Scientist II Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) aims to advance freshwater and coastal ocean research as a foundation for health, economic prosperity and global sustainability through interdisciplinary research cutting across Michigan Tech’s academic programs. The GLRC institute includes collaborative faculty from twelve disciplines within the Colleges of Engineering, Computing, Sciences and Arts, Business, and Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences. The GLRC seeks a Research Scientist II or III to support and grow research on fuel and energy systems, chemicals, as well as characterization and analysis of plastics. Activities will include oversight of Dr. Landis’s Plastics Analytics Lab, life cycle assessment, and technoeconomic analysis. The Research Scientist will be involved in many current and upcoming research projects and would also be expected to lead new projects in collaboration with Dr. Landis and other GLRC faculty. current research projects include development of stakeholder engagement and life cycle assessments of hydrogen systems; material flow analysis (MFA), life cycle analysis (LCA) and technoeconomic analysis (TEA) of polymers and resins; characterization and analysis of micro and macro plastics in freshwater and coastal ocean environments.
Senior Office Assistant Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Senior Office Assistant for our Merchandising Operations department. The Senior Office Assistant leads customer-facing retail operations for Michigan Tech’s Merchandising Operations. The role is responsible for ensuring an exceptional customer experience, maintaining sales floor standards, and providing functional supervision to student employees during daily operations at the Campus Store and University Images. This position serves as a key on-floor leader, resolving customer issues, supporting merchandising execution, and ensuring efficient store operations.
Senior Office Assistant Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Senior Office Assistant for our Engineering Fundamentals department. This position supports the Engineering Fundamentals Department (EF) with excellent customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. This position provides professional administrative and clerical support functions for the EF department and requires the ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
Lab and Academic Specialist Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Lab and Academic Specialist for our Civil Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering department. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Laboratory and Academic Specialist to manage and enhance our civil engineering laboratory courses. This role is crucial for providing students with hands-on experience, maintaining cutting-edge equipment, and contributing to the development of our practical curriculum. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and a passion for teaching and laboratory innovation.
Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking an Administrative Aide for our College of Science & Art department. They are to provide administrative support for the College of Sciences and Arts. This position will work within the 9 departments in the College. Primary responsibilities will be excellent oral communication, independently responding to routine inquiries based on set policy and procedure.
Custodian (12 mon, 1st) Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Full Time, 12 month, 1st shift Custodian. They will be responsible for the performance of routine and special custodial duties in facilities and grounds as assigned. Work is performed in accordance with instructions and schedules provided, with results regularly inspected. Provide excellent customer service to a wide variety of internal and external customers.
Senior Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Provides professional and administrative support to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Michigan Technological University, which includes serving our prospective students and families. Focus areas include application management and processing, administrative support for both on-campus and off-campus staff, and campus collaboration.
HVAC Technician (12 mon, 1st) Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a HVAC Technician for our Facilities Management department. The HVAC Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of all components of campus HVAC systems, including refrigeration and steam systems.
Administrative Aide Lakeshore Center (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University Human Resources performs a wide range of administrative support related tasks that contribute to the overall smooth operations of diverse HR functions while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and professional. This department positively represents the University by providing outstanding customer service when responding to the needs of campus clients and external contacts. Primary responsibilities include providing assistance in the academic employment area. This includes assisting with faculty and postdoc hiring, promotion, tenure and review processing and data entry and tracking of the same.
Administrative Aide Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking an Administrative Aide for our Merchandising Operations department. The Administrative Aide serves as the primary coordinator for student workforce scheduling and operational administration for Michigan Tech’s Merchandising Operations. The role is responsible for ensuring accuracy and completion of financial, inventory, and scheduling processes, while supporting communication and coordination across the Campus Store and University Images operations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining efficient back-office systems and supporting overall operational success.
Associate Vice President – Auxiliary and Business Services Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Auxiliary and Business Services division of Michigan Tech is a broad-based portfolio of revenue-generating and service-oriented units that contribute to the campus experience and support Michigan Tech's mission. Areas of oversight include Residential Living, Dining, the Memorial Union, Transportation Services, Mont Ripley Ski Area, Portage Lake Golf Course, Merchandising Operations, and the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. The division generates approximately $47 million in annual revenue and is supported by approximately 135 regular staff and more than 500 student employees. The Associate Vice President for Auxiliary and Business Services (AVPABS) provides strategic and operational leadership for this complex portfolio and is accountable for service quality, financial performance, and advancing the student experience. The AVPABS reports to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Administration and serves as a senior collaborative partner across the University.
Stores Clerk - (12 mon, 1st) Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Stores Clerk - (12 mon, 1st) for our Residential Dining departments. They are to perform a variety of duties involving receiving, inventory, and distribution of products, and delivery of raw and prepared items as required, assist with catering and other deliveries as needed.
Groundsperson (12 mon, 1st) Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a groundsperson for our Facilities management department. They are to 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.
Research Engineer III - Software Developer Michigan Tech Research Institute (Ann Arbor, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer III - Software Developer for our Michigan Tech Research Institute department in 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/or image processing applications. The successful candidate will have a solid background in computer science with strong skills in software prototyping, software design, and deployment. The position is on-site, located at MTRI in Ann Arbor, MI (www.mtri.org).
Research Engineer I Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Engineer I for our Center for Technology & Training Department. This position serves as a technical expert in the structural design and analysis of bridges. This position will work as part of a team that provides training and customer support to bridge owners and their engineers/consultants on bridge design, load rating, and asset management. This position is also responsible for conducting applied research projects in fields related to transportation infrastructure.
Research Scientist Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
At the Health Research Institute (HRI) at Michigan Technological University, researchers are tackling a wide variety of health challenges. From engineering advanced wound care materials and pioneering vaccine and gene therapy manufacturing to harnessing AI to improve medical image analysis—or unraveling the gut-brain connection in disease—our researchers are doing translational, interdisciplinary, and increasingly convergent work. HRI is seeking a Research Scientist or Engineer to join our interdisciplinary organization with a focus on bioprocessing and process analytical technologies (PAT) or using an atomic force microscope (AFM) with biological material. The position will be highly collaborative with the Heldt Bioseparations Laboratory, including receiving mentorship. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional researcher who is willing to drive innovation, build new collaborations, and develop an externally funded research program. They will also provide mentorship to graduate students and other researchers in their field of expertise. Affiliation with academic departments is available to qualified candidates. The ideal candidate is a self-starting, driven researcher with a desire to learn and participate in the development of a sustainable research program.
Business Systems Manager Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Tech IT develops and supports technology solutions that enable Michigan Tech's faculty, students, and staff to excel in teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and public service. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive community. As a member of Information Technology, this position will assume a meaningful role implementing Data Governance initiatives, supervising a team of Business System Analysts while providing operational support for the core administrative systems. Operational support includes understanding the University business processes, documenting procedures, providing training, loading data, sending bulk email communications, writing reports, creating data visualizations and processing system access requests. You will become part of a culture that empowers employees, treats them with respect, and encourages innovation and open communication.
Office Assistant Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Michigan Technological University is seeking an Office Assistant for our Van Pelt and Opie Library. This position supports the Circulation Desk with excellent customer service, patron support, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. This position staffs our Circulation Desk and assists in performing daily/weekly Circulation tasks.
HR Manager – Benefits and Wellness Remote
Michigan Technological University Human Resources is seeking a proactive, execution-focused Benefits & Wellness Manager to roll up their sleeves and lead the day-to-day administration, implementation, and optimization of our employee health, welfare, and well-being programs. In this role, you won't just sit in high-level strategy meetings—you will be the hands-on leader behind our plan administration, open enrollment execution, and workplace wellness initiatives. The ideal candidate is an administrative powerhouse who thrives on resolving complex cases, managing data accuracy, and directly building a supportive, healthy environment for our team.
Postdoctoral Scholar Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar in Transportation Engineering to work on sponsored research in pavement condition data analysis, calibration, and pavement performance modeling for state transportation agencies. Strong Python programming skills and a background in mechanistic-empirical pavement analysis are desired. J-1 visa sponsorship is available.

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