Prospective Postdocs
learn about opportunities available at MSU
Michigan State University has an incredible research enterprise with over 600 postdocs performing scholarly activities throughout the many departments in our diverse colleges. Most of our postdocs are hired as Research Associates, and treated as part of our academic staff, which also includes faculty, specialists, librarians, instructors and other appointments. The best way to find available opportunities to pursue advanced training is to follow these guidelines:
Summary of our Office
MSU’s office of Postdoctoral Affairs aims to enhance the postdoctoral experience at Michigan State University. Our office provides leadership, support and a unifying structure for Postdocs. Our department is available to Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Associates, Senior Research Associates and all individuals pursuing advanced mentored training beyond a doctoral degree.
MSU Dairy Store
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Shops on Grand River
Grand River is a highlight to East Lansing’s community. There are so many shops and restaurants to choose from on the strip, everyone can find their niche! The student bookstore is a great place to get spirit wear and textbooks. Target is right down the street for all of your needs! Exploring Grand River is a great way to spend your free time after classes with your peers.
MSU Gardens
One of the amazing features MSU has to offer is the multitude of gardens on campus. There are several nature filled areas that can brighten anyone’s day. The horticulture department hosts many plant and garden related events throughout the year. It is a great opportunity for MSU’s plant lovers to interact!
Research Centers
Michigan State University offers a multitude of state of the art research facilities. “The university attracts and welcomes an international community of outstanding graduate students, postdoctoral associates, and faculty visitors to a broad range of highly ranked graduate programs, research centers, and interdisciplinary collaborations.”
Career Services Network
Michigan State offers a fantastic career network that can prepare anyone for their job search. With tailored specialists for the different colleges on campus, every group can find help on their journey. The career services network hosts various career fairs, networking events, mock interviews, and more!
Looking to join MSU as a Postdoc?
Search our database for open positions
- Use Careers @ MSU to find a position that fits your background
- At MSU, Postdocs are classified as Academic Staff and (most often) given the title of “Research Associate-Fixed Term”
Find out more about MSU Faculty
- Use the MSU Scholars site to search our faculty database and learn about our research that will match your interests
- Explore department and college websites to learn about programs and opportunities
TEAM-UP
The Trainee Early Career Award for Mentoring in Unexplored Problems, or TEAM-UP, is an innovative and efficient way to initiate collaborations between data-driven research projects in the College of Natural Sciences.
Career Services Network
Michigan State offers a fantastic career network that can prepare anyone for their job search. With tailored specialists for the different colleges on campus, every group can find help on their journey. The career services network hosts various career fairs, networking events, mock interviews, and more!
