Research Laboratory Technician

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Professor Venkat Viswanathan's Electrochemical Energy Group at Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department is currently seeking a term limited Research Laboratory Technician.  

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Responsibilities*

  • 25% Conduct research in building embedded system software
  • 25% Manage and operate robotic experimental setup
  • 25% Manage the data generation and warehousing for the experimental setup
  • 25% Perform data analysis for the experimental data generated by the robotic experimental group
     

Required Qualifications*

A bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science. One year of experience. Knowledge of embedded systems, building robotic experimentation setups.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This is a term-limited position through August 31, 2026.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.