79 jobs found in Worcester

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Scientist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a Temporary Research Scientist to support the healthcare AI project in developing a trustworthy healthcare large language model. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: The role involves hands-on LLM fine-tuning (including instruction tuning, PEFT/LoRA, domain adaptation, and alignment) on clinical datasets, designing rigorous evaluation protocols, and contributing substantially to publications by drafting key manuscript sections and preparing results for top-tier venues. Requirements: Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrate strong expertise in LLM fine-tuning with frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers and PyTorch, and have a proven publication record with significant contributions in healthcare AI, NLP, or trustworthy LLM research in premier...

JOB TITLE Research Scientist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mathematical Sciences - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a Research Scientist in mathematical science to begin in the Summer of 2026. These positions are focused on computational biomechanics. The successful applicants are expected to work with Prof. Min Wu's research team and develop a robust research program. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Mathematical/Computational Biology or related area. JOB DESCRIPTION This is a research position that will be housed in Mathematical Sciences, and advised by Prof. Wu who has joint appoints in Mathematical Sciences and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. The department has over 40 faculty and postdocs. Our undergraduate programs in Mathematical Sciences and Actuarial Mathematics have...

JOB TITLE Research Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Integrated Circuits and Systems (ICAS) Laboratory at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), in collaboration with MIT, invites applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead the design of custom integrated circuits for next-generation sub-mm-scale implantable biomedical devices. This position is aligned with a large-scale ARPA-H-supported effort (Oculab) focused on developing clinically robust implantable sensing platforms. Project Overview The Oculab program aims to develop a fully integrated, sub-millimeter-scale implantable system capable of continuous physiological monitoring with embedded intelligence. The device integrates: Custom mixed-signal ICs for high-precision biomedical sensing Energy harvesting and energy-efficient system...

JOB TITLE Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy and Religion LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Humanities and Arts (HUA) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy and Religion beginning August 2026. Preferred candidates will have AOC or AOS qualifying them to teach courses in environmental philosophy and religious studies, sections of an introductory course in philosophy and religion, and two advanced seminars (on subjects of their choice). The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, intellectual versatility, and scholarly achievement, joining the philosophy and religion subgroup of the Humanities and Arts Department. Candidate's background should broadly complement existing faculty strengths and interests, which include political philosophy,...

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Foundation Relations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME University Advancement - Fundraising DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Foundation Relations Coordinator provides essential research, administrative, and programmatic support for WPI's foundation fundraising efforts, enabling the Senior Director, Foundation Relations to focus on major relationship cultivation and grant solicitation. This role conducts prospect research to identify funding opportunities, manages smaller grant applications and reporting, coordinates proposal development logistics, maintains foundation tracking systems, and ensures excellent stewardship of foundation relationships. The Coordinator serves as a critical partner in building WPI's foundation funding pipeline, particularly leveraging the university's new R1 research designation and distinctive project-based educational mission. Reporting to the Senior Director,...

JOB TITLE Major Gift Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will partner with faculty and the Advancement team to grow the culture of philanthropy with alumni at WPI. The MGO's portfolio will concentrate on Undergraduate and graduate alumni. This position is based in Worcester, MA. WPI is seeking an entrepreneurial major gift officer who will utilize proven practices and new ideas to engage and re-engage with alumni as they take the major gift program to new heights. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Leadership Giving, the MGO will partner closely with faculty, Institute leaders, and Advancement colleagues to cultivate donor relationships, engage alumni, and increase overall financial support at this critical time in WPI's history. The ideal candidate will have a passion for applying their donor-centered individual giving...

JOB TITLE Senior Director, Foundation Relations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME University Advancement - Fundraising DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Senior Director, Foundation Relations leads WPI's strategic engagement with private foundations and institutional funders, expanding philanthropic support for the university's academic programs, research initiatives, capital projects, and strategic priorities. This senior fundraiser cultivates and solicits foundation prospects, manages a portfolio of established foundation relationships, and develops comprehensive strategies to diversify and grow WPI's foundation funding base. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, the Senior Director supervises foundation relations staff, partners closely with faculty and academic leadership to identify fundable projects, and ensures WPI maximizes opportunities within the foundation funding landscape. This role is...

JOB TITLE Events and Operations Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Event and Conference Services DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position will support WPI student organizations' events by assisting with planning and execution, meeting with students, and communicating event needs to service teams. In addition, the Events and Operations Coordinator will assist with the day-to-day needs in the Conference & Event Services Office and work within the university's event management software (25Live), ensuring scheduling can be done efficiently and effectively by the entire campus community. This position reports to the Director of University Events and Chief Commencement Officer. JOB DESCRIPTION Event Coordination & Student Support (50%) Manage day-to-day student event requests, ensuring they are processed efficiently and equitably. Provide guidance on WPI event policies and procedures....

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Development Communications LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Development & Communications Strategy DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Coordinator, Development Communications provides essential support for WPI's advancement communications, stewardship, and content development efforts, enabling the Assistant Vice President, Development Communications and Strategy, to lead strategic storytelling that inspires philanthropic investment. This role assists with donor communications, impact reporting, stewardship materials, proposal support, and digital content while managing administrative and project coordination responsibilities. The Coordinator helps ensure WPI's donors, prospects, and alumni receive compelling, accurate, and timely communications that demonstrate impact and deepen their connection to the university. This position offers excellent professional development opportunities in...

JOB TITLE Community Operations Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Residential Education DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Community Operations Coordinator is a live-in professional responsible for supporting both residential community management and departmental operations within the Housing & Residential Experience Center. This role supervises and trains paraprofessional staff, leads student and staff development initiatives, manages crisis response and conduct processes, and supports community programming. The Coordinator also oversees key administrative and operational functions, including key management, purchase orders and invoices, main office student staff supervision, and residence hall facilities oversight such as work orders, building walkthroughs, and coordination with Facilities. This position splits time between the main office and the residential community and reports to the Associate...

JOB TITLE Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Music LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Humanities and Arts (HUA) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Music beginning August 2026. We seek a music scholar-practitioner whose work engages the diversity of American musical cultures through interdisciplinary perspectives such as musicology, ethnomusicology, history, sociology, cultural studies, and performance practice. The successful candidate will help students examine not only the mechanics of music, but also music as a site of social, racial, gendered, and political meaning. We welcome applicants who can connect scholarship and creative practice, and who are eager to explore musical traditions through courses, research projects, performance, and other innovative pedagogical...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Metal Processing Institute - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Applications are being sought for a qualified and motivated post-doctoral fellow to conduct research in several areas of materials science and engineering science, including but not limited to materials recovery technology for supply resiliency. The primary responsibility will be to support existing and upcoming projects. JOB DESCRIPTION Additional responsibilities will include research support on collaborative projects with the Center for Resource Recovery and Recycling and other institutions. The successful candidate should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong written and verbal communication skills. A two-year appointment is anticipated. Applicants will need to provide a letter of interest, a complete CV, at least two exemplar publications, and at least...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical Engineering- NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Post-Doctoral Fellow to join the Department of Chemical Engineering at WPI. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge computational research aimed at developing machine learning algorithms to enhance multi-physics simulations in catalysis. This work will contribute to next-generation technologies involving electrocatalysis and material science. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning, kinetics, and transport phenomena in advanced catalytic processes. The initial appointment is for 12 months, with potential for renewal based on performance and funding availability. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities Develop multi-scale simulation frameworks for complex electrochemical reactor...

JOB TITLE Vice President of Talent and Chief Human Resources Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME President's Division DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for the Vice President of Talent and Chief Human Resources Officer (VP & CHRO). Reporting to the President and serving on the President's Cabinet, the VP & CHRO provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions to support organizational effectiveness and a high-performing, people-centered culture. This role is responsible for shaping and executing HR strategy across talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, learning and leadership development, succession planning, total rewards, payroll and benefits, Title IX/equal opportunity, HR policy, compliance, HRIS, and organizational climate initiatives. The VP & CHRO will serve as WPI's chief talent strategist and a key...

JOB TITLE Senior Counselor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Student Development & Counseling Center - SDCC DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Senior Counselor provides counseling, supervision, assessment, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach referrals, and programming to support the emotional health and personal growth of WPI students. The Supervising Counselor is a collaborative team player who pursues a deepening understanding of the intersectional identities of all members of our WPI community, while providing education and guidance to staff, faculty, parents, student leaders, and other campus partners. The Supervising Counselor assists in providing supervision of staff and graduate-level interns throughout the course of the year. The Supervising Counselor leads with strong ethical standards, with excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills. This is an 11 month position. JOB...

JOB TITLE Building Supervisor Part-time LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Provide evening/weekend supervision and support for student staff at the Sports and Recreation Center in the absence of the PERA (Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics) department professional staff. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for all aspects of operations, safety, and customer service at the Sports and Recreation Center. Be a visible, welcoming representative of the PERA department to our weekend users, including rentals and special events. Ability to respond to and understand the protocol for handling medical emergencies. Responsible for assisting with the setup, maintenance, and cleanup for all campus-wide special events and rentals (e.g., athletic events, career fairs, open houses). Oversee communications in all forms: answering...

JOB TITLE Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Multiple PhD Research Assistant temporary positions are available in the Multiscale Thermal Fluids Laboratory (MTFL) within the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). These are immediate openings, and priority will be given to applicants who can begin the program right away. Compensation: $21/hourly. This position is supported through external funding. JOB DESCRIPTION Project 1: Droplet Dynamics This project involves the experimental study of sessile droplet behavior in shear gas flows, using high-speed imaging and image processing techniques. Project 2: Energy Analysis of Commercial Buildings This project focuses on the energy performance analysis of commercial buildings in the region, with the broader goal of...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Physics LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physics - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach classes for the Department of Physics. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply. JOB DESCRIPTION There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of the applicant. An ideal applicant will...

JOB TITLE Operations Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Heebner Career Development Center - HCDC DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Manage the day-to-day operations for Heebner Career Development Center (CDC). Provide superior customer service for all constituents of the CDC including students, employers, alumni, faculty, parents, and staff. Serve as main point of contact for incoming calls, e-mails, and visitors. Triage inquiries in a professional manner using problem solving abilities and available resources to respond or refer selected higher-level questions as appropriate. Exercise ownership for the "front of the house" ensuring the CDC maintains a welcoming, professional environment for all constituents. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operations including but not limited to: schedule and space management, in person, email and phone communication, digital displays,...

JOB TITLE Executive Director, Advancement Operations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Advancement Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Executive Director, Advancement Operations leads the operational infrastructure that enables WPI's advancement program, ensuring excellence in gift processing, database management, prospect research, reporting and analytics, compliance, and technology systems. This senior leader creates efficient, accurate, and strategic operations that empower fundraisers to focus on donor relationships while providing the data, insights, and tools needed for success. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Advancement Operations and Engagement, the Executive Director manages day-to-day operations, drives continuous improvement, leads technology strategy, and ensures advancement systems support both campaign completion and long-term sustainable growth. This role requires deep technical...