20 peer mentor 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 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 IT Support Analyst LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Services & Support DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Service Desk Representative is responsible for providing front-line in-person, phone, and e-mail technical support to the WPI community. This position provides operations support for the library pay-for-print center, media sales, and equipment lending. The Service Desk Representative works closely with other Service Desk staff, Service Desk student staff, and IT technical support staff to ensure the successful and timely resolution of incoming incidents, questions, and service requests. JOB DESCRIPTION Provide Tier 1 and 2 support as needed: Provide front-line in-person, phone, and e-mail support to WPI faculty, staff, and students to provide solutions to technical issues. Provide support for first call resolution, including proper triage of incidents, troubleshooting, documentation of relevant...

JOB TITLE Dean of the Business School LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Provost Office DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Business School. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to advance business education and research at a premier technological university known for its distinctive project-based learning model, where students tackle real-world challenges through hands-on projects that connect academic disciplines to societal needs and professional practice. The Dean will join WPI following the university's recent achievement of Carnegie R1 research university status and recognition by U.S. News & World Report as No. 18 nationally for best return on investment. This leader will shape the future of WPI's Business School while contributing to WPI's continued rise in international prominence. The...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Biology & Biotechnology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Biology and Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure track position. The appointment will be at any rank, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. JOB DESCRIPTION We seek an outstanding biologist who will enhance and complement the Department's strengths in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate computational, quantitative, and/or AI-driven approaches with experimentally grounded biological research programs. Competitive applicants will leverage cutting-edge methods in machine learning, systems biology, genomics, imaging, modeling, and/or bioinformatics to address fundamental questions...

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 Senior Records & Registration Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Registrar DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Responsible for creation of special populations managed by the Registrar's Office, including exchange, consortium, non-degree, and registration for those populations as required. Responsible for coordination of all project registrations and recording of completion of degree requirements. Creates and registers all independent studies. Coordinates and communicates with the Global Experience Office regarding Project Centers. Assists with incoming phone calls and email inquiries daily. Provides backup for in-person front desk operations and serves as secondary contact for work study students. Maintains status as secondary Veterans Affairs Certifying Official. JOB DESCRIPTION Support students, faculty, and staff with all aspects of the three required undergraduate projects: Interactive...

JOB TITLE Registrar Operations Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Registrar DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Provide front desk service to students, faculty, staff, and parents, advising on academic policy and procedures, handling registrations and other basic registrar functions, and directing requests as needed. Manage work-study students. Provide certifications and verifications of student records upon request. Manage transcript requests. JOB DESCRIPTION Manage and oversee the Registrar's Office front-line services by providing excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff, and by answering all phone calls, emails, and in-person traffic. Maintain and distribute accurate and up-to-date records for all students enrolled at the institution by processing student demographic updates in Workday, assisting the team with data entry and cleanup, processing legal name changes for students, and...

JOB TITLE Senior Administrative Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Talent & Inclusion Division DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Vice President for Talent & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role provides high-level, confidential administrative and operational support to the VP of Talent & CHRO and the Talent & Inclusion Division at WPI. The position serves as a trusted point of contact for the VP of Talent & CHRO, managing complex scheduling, communications, and division-wide operations with a high degree of discretion, judgment, and professionalism. This individual interacts closely with WPI's senior leadership, Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and external partners, and is expected to represent the Talent & Inclusion Division with poise, integrity, and a strong commitment to WPI's values. Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and a brief cover...

JOB TITLE Executive Functioning Coach LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Office of Accessibility Services DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking a dedicated Executive Functioning Coach to support students' academic success through individualized coaching within the PEAK Program. Due to the continued growth of the PEAK Program, WPI is expanding its coaching team and adding an additional Executive Functioning Coach. This position provides holistic academic coaching to help students strengthen their executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, goal setting, and effective study habits. The Executive Functioning Coach will work closely with students to identify barriers to success, develop personalized strategies, and equip them with long-term tools for academic achievement. The coach will also collaborate with campus partners to ensure students receive...

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 (fire, fluid...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Mechatronics and Controls available at the assistant professor level. JOB DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Mechatronics and Controls, demonstrate proficiency in applying AI techniques to these application areas, and strengthen the connection with the Robotics Engineering Department. Expertise in intelligent sensing and perception, cyber-physical systems, data-driven modeling and control, and AI/deep learning is essential. Applications may include autonomous systems and mobility, intelligent infrastructure, human-robot interaction, smart health,...

JOB TITLE Club Sport Coach/Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The WPI Club Sports program is seeking part-time coaches and instructors for various club sport teams. Applications will remain on file through June 30 of each year. WPI seeks candidates who are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all student-athletes. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities of the WPI Club Sports Coach/Instructor include the following: Conduct safe and well-organized practice sessions and instruction that enable club members to develop and improve their skills. Be attentive to appropriate safety practices, including the inspection of equipment and the reporting of any hazardous facility/field conditions. Promote and model fair play and good sportsmanship. Represent the respective club and the WPI Club...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty-Off-Campus Advisor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Integrative & Global Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Global School is seeking adjunct faculty to advise project teams as part of WPI's signature Global Projects Program. Successful candidates will receive a 2 month, destination specific appointment completed full-time onsite at a project center. Project center destinations include international and domestic locations around the world. This onsite position also requires part-time advising in the 2 months prior to departure (completed on-campus or remotely) as well as mandatory participation in advisor trainings. These faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by project center. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Social Science and Policy Studies LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Social Science & Policy Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Social Science & Policy Studies department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes in each of our six programs: Economic Science International Development, Environmental and Sustainability Studies Learning Sciences & Technologies Psychological Science Society, Technology and Policy Each program offers either a graduate major or undergraduate major and minor option, and are led by esteemed leaders in their respective fields. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic adjunct faculty to work with our ever-expanding load of innovative and cutting-edge courses for our exceptional students. To learn more about the department, see course offerings, and learn about...

JOB TITLE Assistant Coach, Part-time LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY When a vacancy occurs, WPI Athletics will seek part-time assistant coaches for various varsity sport teams. Interested candidates must complete the appropriate applicant information online. The department will directly contact those applicants who are under strong consideration. Please note that candidate applications will remain on file until June 30 each year. JOB DESCRIPTION The primary duty is to assist the head coach in providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the varsity sport program. This includes fostering a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, as well as WPI university policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include maintaining positive public relations for the program, the department, and WPI, while serving...

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...

JOB TITLE Lead Financial Analyst LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Budget & Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Lead Financial Analyst will sit within the Division of Finance & Operations and work closely with colleagues across the institution to understand their business processes and reporting needs. This role supports the Division through financial planning, analysis, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on hands-on data work, the development of automated reporting tools, and the delivery of real-time financial insights. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building financial models from scratch and conducting traditional FP&A work as they are developing reporting tools that pull from multiple financial systems. They will also have a strong curiosity about AI and emerging technologies and how they can be applied to improve financial operations. This is a hybrid role with an expectation...

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 Adjunct Instructor - Biomanufacturing LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center - BETC - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Biomanufacturing Education & Training Center (BETC) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking to expand its pool of adjunct instructors to support hands-on training programs in its state-of-the-art, pilot-scale mammalian biomanufacturing facility. BETC is the first center in New England to offer intensive, immersive education and workforce training for professionals currently working in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries, as well as individuals seeking to transition into biomanufacturing careers. We are looking for experienced subject matter experts who are passionate about sharing industry knowledge and training the next generation of biomanufacturing talent. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Adjunct...