75 jobs found in Worcester

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 Temporary Research Engineer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Research Assistant to assist with research programs in the Cote Research Lab, including experimental data analysis, and report writing literature review JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Conducting background literature searches, including summary presentations/memos Writing technical reports and presentations Assisting in lab experiments and evaluations Requirements: Background knowledge in metals and additive manufacturing Strong communication skills Previous experience in a laboratory environment Compensation: $25 per hour based on experience FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex,...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director - PERA Facilities Operations & Recreation LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI is searching for a dynamic individual for our full-time position, Assistant Director of Facilities Operations & Recreation. The successful candidate Assists the Associate Athletic Director-PERA Facilities Operations & Recreation in the supervision and management of daily operations of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics (PERA) facilities and recreational programming. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: facilities management and maintenance, risk management, internal and external scheduling, student and support staff training and development, recreation and summer programming. Supervise the PERA Facilities Operations & Recreation Coordinator. JOB DESCRIPTION...

JOB TITLE Summer Nurse (LPN/RN) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) offers a wide range of summer programs focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for students in grades 6-12. Our summer academic programs bring nearly 1,000 students to campus. Programs are one to four weeks in length, both day and residential. We offer programs such as aerospace engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, and more! Please see more information about our programs: www.wpi.edu/+summer. The Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire nurses to deliver health care for summer academic programs with participants in grades 6-12. Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, health teaching,...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director of Alumni Career Development LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Heebner Career Development Center - HCDC DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Heebner Career Development Center (HCDC) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking a collaborative, relationship-driven Assistant Director of Alumni Career Development to strengthen alumni engagement in student career development and employer partnerships, and to advance lifelong career support for alumni. WPI provides career development services to alumni for life, and this role plays a key part in designing and delivering alumni-focused career programming, supporting alumni career growth, and translating alumni expertise into exploration, networking, mentoring, and opportunity for current students. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of the Heebner Career Development Center, the Assistant Director will lead alumni career engagement...

JOB TITLE Administrative Specialist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Social Science & Policy Studies DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Department Head of Social Science & Policy Studies, the Administrative Specialist will provide administrative to the Social Science & Policy Studies Office department head, faculty and staff. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Serve as a confidential administrative assistant to department head, associate department head, program directors, and 25 faculty members. Use Workday to assist with essential functions of the department, such as hiring work study students, processing payroll for students, submitting invoices from suppliers and contractors for payment. Assist with main office functions, such as ordering and restocking office supplies as needed/requested; assisting with mail and packages; submitting work orders for maintenance and keys as...

JOB TITLE Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Administrative Associate assists with the administrative and operational support for the daily operations of the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering. This role supports student project budgets and manages departmental resources along with providing daily office support. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Process and monitor expense reports, departmental transfers, purchase orders, and vendor payments Create and manage vendor invoice requests in alignment with WPI financial policies Apply for and manage departmental purchasing card (PCard) for faculty, staff and students Coordinate with internal departments to secure supplemental funding when needed Process travel and reimbursement requests for student conferences and competitions Coordinate...

JOB TITLE Assistant Swim & Diving Coach LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Responsible for assisting the Head Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Coach as they compete competitively in NCAA Division III athletics while providing an educational environment that enhances the development of the whole student-athlete. Assist the Aquatics Director in all areas of the WPI aquatics facility. Additional responsibilities include teaching courses in physical education as well as departmental administrative responsibilities. JOB DESCRIPTION Assist the head coach in providing leadership and direction for the Swimming & Diving programs (men's and women's). Create a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, as well as NEWMAC and WPI university policies and procedures. Assist in developing team and individual...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor of Information Systems LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME The Business School DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Do you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you! WPI's Business School (the Business School) seeks motivated applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Information Systems (dual mission tenure-track) to build on the university's strengths in the information technology space. We seek motivated applicants with research focused on data analytics, business analytics, databases, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in organizations. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets and commit to high-quality teaching. JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications:...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor of Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME The Business School DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Do you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you! WPI's Business School (the Business School) seeks motivated applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior to build on the university's strengths in the future of work, organizing, and leadership in the digital age. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets and commit to high-quality teaching. Candidates with interests in ethnographic and qualitative work are especially encouraged to apply. JOB DESCRIPTION A Ph.D. in management, organization...

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This research assistant position will work directly with senior personnel on the project "Global & intercultural competency across the curriculum". The research assistant will assist with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected by the senior personnel. The research assistant will also work with undergraduate students to create an integrated analysis of the data in the larger context of global and intercultural competency in higher education. The research assistant will meet regularly with senior grant personnel during the hiring period. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: The research assistant will: Prepare reports of quantitative and qualitative data collected during AY25-26 Meet regularly with senior personnel and present progress reports...

JOB TITLE Temporary Researcher LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Temporary researcher needed to assist in Dr. Agu's lab in the Computer Science Department at WPI. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide a strong mobile and wound server programming background required to produce a robust wound infection screener and care recommender app with a server that can robustly serve deep learning requests from mobile devices. Assist with analysis of the development of the wound analysis algorithms using deep learning using photographs and thermal images, and on machine learning models that combine visual images and thermal images to detect infection more accurately. Analyze the collected data to assist in researching and developing the infection wound care recommendation algorithms and machine learning methods. Hourly pay rate is $25 per...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor of Information Systems/Block Chain LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME The Business School DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Do you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you! WPI's Business School (the Business School) seeks motivated applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Information Systems (dual mission tenure-track) to build on the university's strengths in the information technology space. We seek motivated applicants with research focused on blockchain technologies and their applications. All blockchain application areas are welcome, with fintech applications especially welcome. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets and commit to high-quality teaching. JOB DESCRIPTION...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Inna Nechipurenko at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA. Our lab uses C. elegans and mammalian cell culture models to investigate the molecular basis of rare neurodevelopmental disorders and the roles of primary cilia in neuronal development. We are looking for a motivated and creative scientist to lead projects that combine biochemistry, molecular genetics, and cell signaling with a particular emphasis on phosphorylation-dependent regulation of protein function. JOB DESCRIPTION MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: lead a research project, report progress, and define/track project deliverables analyze research data using appropriate statistics and software tools prepare research findings for publication in...

JOB TITLE Assistant Research Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified Assistant Research Professor 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-scale simulations in catalysis. This work will contribute to next-generation technologies involving plasma catalysis, field-enhanced catalysis, electrocatalysis, and materials science. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of machine learning and kinetics in advanced catalytic processes. In addition to research, the candidate will contribute to proposal development, lead manuscript preparation and publication efforts, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, manage day-to-day laboratory...

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 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 promoting...

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 Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI is seeking exceptional Post-Doctoral Fellow candidates to join an interdisciplinary team developing the next generation of sustainable packaging. JOB DESCRIPTION RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct independent and collaborative research and prepare peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports to disseminate research findings. Contribute to the development of research proposals, including literature review, preliminary results, and methodological descriptions. Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external research partners in an interdisciplinary research environment. Provide mentoring and technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate researchers, as appropriate. Maintain well-documented research methods, workflows, and data, following...

JOB TITLE Research Scientist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a Research Scientist position in the area of low-carbon cement concrete materials, durability, and infrastructure applications. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: The research scientist will work on a MassDOT-funded research project focused on evaluating emerging binders, alternative supplementary cementitious materials, and advanced chemical admixtures for use in durable, low-carbon concrete for highway infrastructure. The project will investigate materials such as limestone calcined clay cement / Type IC cement, low-heat performance cement, alkali-activated cementitious materials, natural volcanic ash, colloidal silica...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy of Gender, Race, and Class LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a part-time adjunct Philosophy faculty member to teach a section of "Philosophy 2716: Gender, Race, and Class" from October 20 to December 12, 2025 on Monday and Thursday afternoons. The course consists of an examination of categories used to mark social identities of marked difference, such as gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, species, etc. Candidates should have PhD (or ABD) in Philosophy, Women Studies, Gender Studies, Critical Race Theory, or allied fields. JOB DESCRIPTION WPI Philosophy and Religion faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI's PY-RE program has particular strengths in social justice and...