Professional Aide

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI • Posted June 17, 2026

About the Role

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.
Unit Position Summary
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the collection, processing, and analysis of large hydrological and related datasets
• Apply machine learning and AI techniques to interpret water system dynamics
• Develop and implement algorithms using MATLAB and other programming languages (e.g., Python)
• Support ongoing research projects related to Great Lakes hydrology and regional water systems
• Collaborate with PhD students and research staff to integrate da...