24 research analyst jobs found

JOB TITLE Senior Financial Analyst LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Budget & Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with colleagues across the institution to understand their business processes and reporting needs, define key performance metrics, interpret analytics results, and identify trends and develop narratives from the data to support informed decision-making. This position will track operational data that measures these divisional activities, efficiency, and progress toward strategic objectives. The Senior Financial Analyst will assist in continuous systems improvement and the implementation of higher education industry best practice policies and procedures. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of three days on-site per week. JOB DESCRIPTION Develop and conduct in-depth financial analysis across all fund types, including operating budgets, cash...

Assistant Professor of Practice & BAS Online Practicum Director Remote - National R11785 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and...

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant Amherst Campus Full Time JR6923 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 for the Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00 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 provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here...

Research Assistant (Biology) Amherst Campus Full Time JR6924 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 for the Research Assistant (Biology) position. The Research Assistant is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $21 - $23 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 provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty...

JOB TITLE Graduate Intern of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs is looking to hire 3 graduate students who desire a summer opportunity focused on Pre-College Programs. This position provides a professional experience that involves coordination of residential student staff training and supervision, participant orientation, program coordination, residential life operations, student activities, and STEM outreach. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic interns to join our Pre-College Summer Program Team. The graduate interns will work together to ensure a seamless summer of in-person programs. This position is a live on position for the entire timeframe of the internship. As an intern, you will play an essential role in supporting the coordination and execution of our...

JOB TITLE Post Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Bourgeois Lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to work towards identifying genetic risk factors of severe and post-treatment Lyme disease-caused by B. burgdorferi infection. The project leverages single-cell RNA sequencing, DNA sequencing, cell culture, and clinical data to gain mechanistic insight into why Lyme disease outcomes are variable. As a result, this position involves a mix of computational and experimental tasks. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Perform cell culture in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL2) laboratory to probe how primary and immortalized human cells respond to Borrelia burgdorferi. Maintain clear electronic laboratory notebook describing experimental techniques performed in the lab. Leverage bioinformatic skills to...

JOB TITLE Research Associate 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...

Associate Director for Analytics Amherst Campus Full Time JR6872 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 for the Associate Director for Analytics position. The Associate Director for Analytics is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $90,000 - $100,000. 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 provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the...

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Chemistry) Amherst Campus Full Time JR6875 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 for the Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is a full-time, one-year position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $58,000 - $62,000 per year. 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 provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package...

Executive Director of Financial Aid Location: Lynn/Danvers, MA Category: Administrative Posted On: Fri Apr 3 2026 Job Description: Executive Director of Financial Aid Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Lynn and Danvers Campus with 1 remote date Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm SALARY: Salary range $115,000.00 - $124,000.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits. At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Executive Director of Financial Aid provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and policy direction for the College's Financial Aid functions. This position...

Director of Human Resources Location: Danvers, MA Category: Administrative Posted On: Thu Apr 2 2026 Job Description: Director of Human Resources Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Danvers, Lynn and One Remote Day per week, after the first 90 days Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm SALARY: Salary range $87,000.00 - $107,000.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits. At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Human Resources leader in this role drives key people and talent initiatives across the College, including employee relations, labor management, recruitment, and...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Admissions LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Admissions DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Assistant Director, Admissions will work with the admissions team to further WPI's efforts to attract and enroll the most qualified undergraduate students. This role develops and implements strategies to convey key institutional messages to prospective students and parents on and off campus. They cultivate professional relationships with school counselors and key educational organizations. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, this person will aid the team and manage projects associated with enrollment marketing and communications. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities : Assist in the recruitment of the incoming first-year undergraduate enrollment class by developing and executing a strategic recruitment plan for an assigned geographic territory aligned with university and...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of optical sensor development for structural integrity assessment. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on developing and validating a Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor for measuring strain on Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels. This work is a collaborative effort between academia and industry, and it will be conducted under the mentorship of Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Salary: $60,000 annual. The position is full-time and for one-year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued funding and performance. JOB DESCRIPTION Required skills and qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,...

Research Technician (Biology) Amherst Campus Full Time JR6804 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 for the Research Technician position. The Research Technician is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00/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 provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and...

Executive Director, Institutional Advancement Location: Danvers, MA Category: Administrative Posted On: Fri Jan 23 2026 Job Description: Executive Director, Institutional Advancement Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Danvers with some work in Lynn SALARY: Salary range $110,000.00 - $115,000.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range . Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits. At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Executive Director of Institutional Advancement provides visionary and mission-centered leadership for North Shore Community College's (NSCC) advancement initiatives. Partnering with the President's Office, the...

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 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....

Assistant Director and Assistant Teaching Professor Special Education Department New England Center for Children Campus R11788 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on...

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...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Post-Doctoral Fellow conducts independent and collaborative research in fundamental research in mechanical engineering. The position exists to advance research objectives through computational investigation, data analysis, and dissemination of results. This role contributes to peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, student mentorship, and the overall research mission of the laboratory while supporting the professional development of the postdoctoral scholar. 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,...