Graduate Jobs in Michigan
Graduate jobs in Michigan are concentrated in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids, where employers like Ford Motor Company, the University of Michigan Health System, and Spectrum Health maintain strong entry-level hiring pipelines for recent graduates. The most active openings for new graduates sit in engineering, healthcare administration, data analytics, and business operations, reflecting Michigan's manufacturing heritage and its expanding life sciences and technology corridors. Competition is real, but Michigan remains one of the Midwest's more active markets for graduate-level talent entering the workforce. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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How to Apply
This is a limited availability position.
Please submit:
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Fall 2026 class schedule
- (optional) unofficial UM academic transcript, unofficial undergraduate transcript, or other documentation verifying your experience with chemistry curriculum
Responsibilities
The Chem 242 position involves leading two lab sections of Chem 242, including instructing students in the use of modern analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry. In addition, the GSI assigned to this course will also grade assignments for those two lab sections and help with grading exams for Chem 241.
The Chem 352 position involves leading one lab section of Chem 352, including instructing students in the use of biochemical techniques and instrumentation, such as ELISA and analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. In addition the GSI assigned to this course will also grade assignments for their lab section, and will help with grading exams for either Chem 351 or a 400-level biochemistry lecture course.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field or successful completion of the comparable laboratory course during their undergraduate or graduate studies.
- GSI training in the UM-Chemistry Department (scheduled for late August)
- English proficiency, based on ELI-OET, where applicable.
- To be appointed as a GSI or GSSA, a graduate student must be in good standing in their degree program and for Terms I and II, must be registered for not less than six (6) credit hours. With written approval of the student's faculty advisor, five (5) credit hours may be acceptable.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field
- LSA student enrolled in a graduate program
Course Description
The LSA Chemistry Department is anticipating two GSI position openings for the Fall 2026 term in CHEM 242 (1 x 50% position) and CHEM 352 (1 x 25% position); these will be lab sections. In-person teaching is mandatory, as is attendance at a weekly staff meeting that will be scheduled to accommodate GSI schedules as the term approaches.
CHEM 242: Introduction to Chemical Analysis - Introductory laboratory course in wet chemical and modern instrumental analysis. Experiments emphasize equilibria, separations, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy.
CHEM 352: Introduction to Biochemical Research Techniques - This course provides instruction on biochemical laboratory techniques and emphasizes fundamental principles of biochemistry. This laboratory course is designed to introduce students to widely used techniques in contemporary biochemistry and analysis of biochemical data.
Candidates will need the skills required to demonstrate lab technique and teach students how to carry out and troubleshoot experiments.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Emma Houle (amhoule@umich.edu)
Decision Making Process
All applications will be forwarded to the Associate Chair, who will then make hiring decisions in consultation with the course instructors.
Priority will be given to applicants in this order: Chemistry graduate students, non-Chemistry graduate students working in Chemistry laboratories, graduate students working in programs affiliated with Chemistry, all other qualified graduate students.
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed, and decisions made, based on each applicant's knowledge, experience, and past teaching record.
GEO Contract Information
The University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression (whether actual or perceived), sexual orientation, age, height, weight, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, HIV antibody status, political belief, membership in any social or political organization, participation in a grievance or complaint whether formal or informal, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item in question will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections afforded employees with disabilities as outlined in the rules and regulations which implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38, and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
281651
Working Title
GRAD STU INSTR - CHEM 242, CHEM 352 - Fall 2026
Job Title
GRAD STU INSTR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA Chemistry
Posting Begin/End Date
8/13/2026 - 8/27/2026
Career Interest
Graduate Students
Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)
How to Apply
This is a limited availability position.
Please submit:
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Fall 2026 class schedule
- (optional) unofficial UM academic transcript, unofficial undergraduate transcript, or other documentation verifying your experience with chemistry curriculum
Responsibilities
The Chem 242 position involves leading two lab sections of Chem 242, including instructing students in the use of modern analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry. In addition, the GSI assigned to this course will also grade assignments for those two lab sections and help with grading exams for Chem 241.
The Chem 352 position involves leading one lab section of Chem 352, including instructing students in the use of biochemical techniques and instrumentation, such as ELISA and analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. In addition the GSI assigned to this course will also grade assignments for their lab section, and will help with grading exams for either Chem 351 or a 400-level biochemistry lecture course.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field or successful completion of the comparable laboratory course during their undergraduate or graduate studies.
- GSI training in the UM-Chemistry Department (scheduled for late August)
- English proficiency, based on ELI-OET, where applicable.
- To be appointed as a GSI or GSSA, a graduate student must be in good standing in their degree program and for Terms I and II, must be registered for not less than six (6) credit hours. With written approval of the student's faculty advisor, five (5) credit hours may be acceptable.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field
- LSA student enrolled in a graduate program
Course Description
The LSA Chemistry Department is anticipating two GSI position openings for the Fall 2026 term in CHEM 242 (1 x 50% position) and CHEM 352 (1 x 25% position); these will be lab sections. In-person teaching is mandatory, as is attendance at a weekly staff meeting that will be scheduled to accommodate GSI schedules as the term approaches.
CHEM 242: Introduction to Chemical Analysis - Introductory laboratory course in wet chemical and modern instrumental analysis. Experiments emphasize equilibria, separations, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy.
CHEM 352: Introduction to Biochemical Research Techniques - This course provides instruction on biochemical laboratory techniques and emphasizes fundamental principles of biochemistry. This laboratory course is designed to introduce students to widely used techniques in contemporary biochemistry and analysis of biochemical data.
Candidates will need the skills required to demonstrate lab technique and teach students how to carry out and troubleshoot experiments.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Emma Houle (amhoule@umich.edu)
Decision Making Process
All applications will be forwarded to the Associate Chair, who will then make hiring decisions in consultation with the course instructors.
Priority will be given to applicants in this order: Chemistry graduate students, non-Chemistry graduate students working in Chemistry laboratories, graduate students working in programs affiliated with Chemistry, all other qualified graduate students.
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed, and decisions made, based on each applicant's knowledge, experience, and past teaching record.
GEO Contract Information
The University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression (whether actual or perceived), sexual orientation, age, height, weight, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, HIV antibody status, political belief, membership in any social or political organization, participation in a grievance or complaint whether formal or informal, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item in question will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections afforded employees with disabilities as outlined in the rules and regulations which implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38, and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
281651
Working Title
GRAD STU INSTR - CHEM 242, CHEM 352 - Fall 2026
Job Title
GRAD STU INSTR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Of Lsa
Department
LSA Chemistry
Posting Begin/End Date
8/13/2026 - 8/27/2026
Career Interest
Graduate Students
Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)
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- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Education3
- Science & Research2
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in graduate jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field
- Completion of a Michigan-based or accredited internship or cooperative education program
- Demonstrated coursework or project experience aligned with the target role's technical requirements
- Proficiency in standard software tools relevant to the position, such as Excel, AutoCAD, or EHR platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suited to professional Michigan workplace environments
- Ability to work on-site or in a hybrid arrangement at a Michigan facility as required by the employer
Graduate Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a graduate in Michigan?
Becoming a competitive graduate candidate in Michigan starts with earning a bachelor's or associate degree from an accredited Michigan institution or an out-of-state school whose credentials Michigan employers recognize. For regulated fields, you will need the credential specific to that profession, such as an engineering license through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs or clinical certification from the relevant Michigan board. General business and technology graduates typically enter the workforce by building internship experience and completing degree requirements without a separate state license.
Which companies hire graduates in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring graduates in Michigan include NIVA Health, Tenet Healthcare, and MyMichigan Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's concentration of automotive, healthcare, and technology employers means graduate hiring is spread across a wide range of industries and company sizes, from large anchor employers in metro Detroit to growing tech firms in Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids.
Which Michigan cities have the most graduate jobs?
Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Kalamazoo lead Michigan in graduate job openings. Detroit drives volume through its automotive headquarters, financial services firms, and large healthcare systems, while Ann Arbor's concentration of university-affiliated employers and life sciences companies generates strong demand for analytical and research-oriented graduates, and Grand Rapids draws openings through its manufacturing, healthcare, and retail corporate offices.
Are there remote graduate jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they vary considerably by field. About 7% of graduate openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with availability skewing toward roles in software development, data analytics, marketing, and finance rather than hands-on positions in engineering, manufacturing, or clinical settings. Graduates targeting desk-based or analytical functions will find the widest selection of flexible arrangements.
How can I get hired as a graduate in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to structured new-graduate or rotational programs run by large Michigan employers, such as Ford's engineering rotational program, Beaumont Health's new-graduate nurse residency, or the University of Michigan's administrative fellowship for recent graduates. Completing a Michigan-based cooperative education placement or internship during your degree is the single strongest credential for candidates without full-time experience. Adjacent roles like research assistant, project coordinator, or junior analyst positions at Michigan institutions frequently convert to permanent graduate-level roles within a year.
Where can I find and apply to graduate jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to graduate jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see roles that match your background and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No sign-up is required to view or apply to the positions listed.
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