5 peer mentor jobs found

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Integrated Materials and Processes Design (IMPD) group at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in computational materials science with a focus on advanced density functional theory (DFT), machine learning, and multiscale materials modeling for alloys and ceramics. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research involving first-principles calculations mainly using VASP and related computational tools to investigate elevated-temperature phase stability, thermodynamic and mechanical properties, defect chemistry, diffusion behavior, and electrical/functional properties of structural and energy materials. The position also involves the integration of machine learning and AI-assisted approaches into materials...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry - NFR - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Adebomi Lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026. The lab focuses on the design of biomolecules for applications in medicine, including peptide binders, nucleic acid-targeting molecules, de novo enzymes, and therapeutic hormone analogs. We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry who is interested in expanding into peptide synthesis and biomolecular design. The successful candidate will work closely with the PI and contribute to shaping the direction of a newly established research program. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Design and execute multistep synthetic routes for peptide-based and related...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Fire Protection Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Applications are being sought for a postdoctoral fellow in the research area of Fire Research with a focus on Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires under the leadership of Prof. James L Urban in the department of Fire Protection Engineering and as part of the Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center at WPI (wildfirecenter.com). The position will involve experimental campaigns related to WUI fire exposure, compartment fires, and assisting/contributing to small- and large-scale experiments. The position is for one-year with the possibility of renewal depending on funding. JOB DESCRIPTION Required skills and qualifications: PhD in Mechanical engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or other related STEM field Ideal major background will be in the thermal fluids area...

JOB TITLE Post Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a postdoctoral research associate to begin immediately. The research associate is expected to work under Prof. Rong R. Wang's supervision and will focus on developing novel methods and materials for advanced biological and chemical sensors, cell therapeutics and connective tissue regeneration. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative research and prepare peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports to disseminate research findings. Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external research partners in an interdisciplinary research environment. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to graduate and...

Life Science Quantitative Fellow Amherst Campus Full Time JR6697 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications from graduating Amherst College seniors or recent alumni for the Life Sciences Quantitative Fellow position. The Life Sciences Quantitative Fellow is a full-time, fixed-term position from July 2026 to June 2027. The expected range for this position is $20.02 - 22.50 per hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to...