Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Working/Functional Title
MSU Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Summary
For the most up to date information on the position, please visit the MSU EEB website:
The position is for two years, subject to review after one year, and will begin between June 1 and September 1, 2025. It has a starting annual salary of $65,000 plus benefits, as well as a research stipend of $8,000 per year. Up to $1000 of moving expenses may be reimbursed from the research stipend in the first year. Benefits details may be viewed here: https://hr.msu.edu/benefits/documents/Benefits_Summary.pdf. We encourage applications from candidates in any early-career stage, from finishing PhD students to current postdoctoral scholars.
RESEARCH PROGRAM: The Research Associate Fellow will be a fully participating member of EEB at MSU and will be expected to have a cutting-edge research program that bridges the interests of two or more EEB core faculty members. A list of possible faculty mentors can be found here: . Candidates should contact potential faculty mentors before applying, as each faculty mentor will need to fill out the sponsor form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoX4z598LKH4ti1aNPDqpPq7bR4SjMXvHbzp54V-3j5fpg/viewform).
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The Fellow will also contribute to the EEB community via a community engagement initiative. The proposed initiative is up to the discretion of the applicant; possible ideas include (but are not limited to): a workshop on diversity, equity, and inclusion, professional development, or a technical research skill; a science communication or public engagement product or event; a public science initiative, a journal discussion group; curriculum development; etc. The Fellow's research stipend may also be used to support the community engagement initiative.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and a track record in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The DEI statement must also include clear and concrete plans for advancing DEI as part of the proposed fellowship activities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
Candidates will have completed a Ph.D. degree by the position start date. Candidates must have strong motivation for academic research.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates will be expected to propose a cutting-edge research program that bridges the interests of two or more EEB core faculty members. They should have peer-review publications and demonstrate exceptional potential for research success in ecology, evolution, and/or behavior.
Required Application Materials
Applicants will need to enter the contact information for two references willing to write letters of recommendation on behalf of the candidate. MSU will contact letter writers directly with instructions for a select number of applicants.
In addition, each faculty sponsor (not the applicant) should fill out the sponsor form to indicate their support for the candidate's application, how the candidate's research will integrate into the faculty members' labs, and a brief description of the mentor's contributions to the EEB community (service,
