20 engineering applied sciences jobs found in Cambridge, MA

JOB TITLE Online Adjunct Teaching Professor - Robotics Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Graduate Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach online graduate courses in our Online Division of Graduate Studies. Of most importance are candidates with expertise in Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Professor will teach graduate courses in an online/asynchronous delivery method. All courses listed in the WPI online curriculum in Robotics Engineering are of interest, particularly Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles - https://www.wpi.edu/academics/online/study/robotics-engineering-ms . Applicants should specifically identify which courses would be the best fit for their expertise. An ideal...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Biomedical Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area, as well as having successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Abilities to teach in other areas is also valued. JOB DESCRIPTION Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Biomedical Engineering Department, at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. 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 when an opening is...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY One opening is available now for a postdoctoral researcher on optical fiber sensor development. The proposed optical fiber sensors will enable differentiation of complex mixtures of gasses and aromas, with potential applications ranging from the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, advanced manufacturing, and defense purposes. The project is sponsored by U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), and the technology has been attracting interests from various industrial members in the food and pharma industries, with one company in the process of licensing this technology from WPI. The postdoc researcher will be mentored closely while being granted their own freedom of pursuing new ideas, providing that the progress on the sponsored project is satisfactory. The training of...

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,...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Fire Protection Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Fire Protection Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach for the Department of Fire Protection Engineering. 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 An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the...

Associate Marine Development Engineer I - (2 Positions) Posting Number: SF02095 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 12 Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $68,124 - $92,000 Department: GSO Research Campus Location: Job Description Summary: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 25, 2026. Applications received after February 25, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IS POSSIBLE AFTER SIX MONTHS. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students...

Assistant Teaching Professor, Biomedical Engineering (BME) Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 09/30/2025. Applications received after 09/30/2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor with preferred start date of Jan 2026. This is a non-tenure track position; initial appointment is for one academic semester limited to 06/27/2026 with anticipated academic year (9 month) renewals. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will be...

  The Mechanical Engineering Department at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) welcomes applications for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline or Senior Lecturer in Discipline, to start July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, renewable appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful reviews. Lecturers in Discipline are officers in the University who meet a programmatic need for instruction in specialized fields. Responsibilities of this position will include teaching three lecture courses per semester on topics in computational mechanical and aerospace engineering design and analysis. In addition to or in lieu of teaching some of these courses, the lecturer will also be responsible for mentoring students in a new aerospace minor and MS specialization, and advising undergraduate or graduate student clubs. The lecturer will also be expected to help with curricular development and outreach...

    The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics (APAM) at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for a Senior Staff Associate position in the area of magnetically confined plasma research. The successful candidate will advance research in magnetically confined plasmas and support the broader goals of the Columbia Fusion Research Center. In the tokamak area, the candidate may conduct research on experimental tokamak facilities in the public sector. Examples include the DIII-D tokamak located at General Atomics or the National Spherical Torus Experiment Upgrade located at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, or tokamaks located abroad. In the stellarator area, the candidate may conduct research in coil optimization, energetic particle physics, and other related activities. Activities may also be conducted in support of industrially sponsored research contracts originating from a wide array of sponsors, including concepts...

  The Department of Biomedical Engineering is accepting applications for an Associate Research Scientist position in the Leong laboratory at Columbia University.    The primary role of the positions is to assist with developing the research and operations of the Leong Lab. I. Scientific research and leadership (60%) 1. Lab research: Assisting research projects with synthesis of polymeric carriers, encapsulation of siRNA in nanoparticles, transfection of astrocytes, identifying cells populations by flow cytometry, quantification of knockdown by qPCR, conduct in vivo evaluation and analysis of tissue samples by confocal microscopy. 2. Mentoring trainees: Working with students on the development of research projects, manuscripts preparation, and presentations. II.   Grant proposals and management (25%) 1. Pre-award: Proposal writing,...

  Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Programs (HEA) Job ID: 31585 Location: City College of New York Job Type: Full-Time   POSITION DETAILS The Grove School of Engineering at The City College of New York seeks applicants for a newly created position of Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Programs. The position will report to the Dean of Engineering. The Associate Director of Graduate and Professional Programs will lead the development, expansion, and continuous improvement of master’s and professional certificate offerings at GSOE. The position aims to respond to industry needs, attract working professionals, and enhance the school’s graduate enrollment and impact. Oversee the design and launch of new interdisciplinary MS programs and stackable credentials. Partner with faculty and industry leaders to ensure curricular alignment with emerging technologies and workforce demands....

Assistant Professor in Fish Ecophysiology Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 10, 2026. Applications received after January 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences (FAVS) in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Fish Ecophysiology . URI, the top public university in New England, is a R1 land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, a beautiful...

Assistant Professor - Landscape Architecture and Planning - (2 Positions) Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2025. Applications received after (this date) December 31, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Landscape Architecture and Planning in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for two academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions specializing in Environmental Planning or Urban Design and Transportation Planning. URI is the State's flagship land and sea grant research university located in...

Assistant Teaching Professor, Mathematics Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2026. Applications received after January 15, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The University of Rhode Island is a medium-sized public university located near the southern end of Rhode Island in picturesque New England. The main campus is located in Kingston, an established, family-friendly, small community only five miles from Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Rhode Island's proximity to the ocean moderates its weather compared to other New England States. The region offers excellent outdoor recreational...

Assistant Professor, Mathematics Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025. Applications received after December 1, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Applications are invited for a tenure-track, academic-year Assistant Professor position in the Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island to begin Fall 2026. We are seeking to attract a diverse pool of job applicants for this position. A core part of URI's mission is to foster a diverse, inclusive, an equitable environment for researchers, teachers, learners, and community members. We are guided by...

  The Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist position in the areas of AI security & reliability, AI systems, data management, knowledge-grounded models, and enterprise automation within the Infosys Topaz Columbia University Enterprise AI Center. The Center is a joint initiative between Columbia University and Infosys, focused on advancing the design, governance, and adoption of responsible, human-centered AI systems. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct and publish original research areas such as AI security & reliability, AI systems, data management, knowledge-grounded models, and enterprise automation. The position emphasizes applied innovation—designing, prototyping, and evaluating practical systems and tools that demonstrate both technical rigor and business impact. Candidates will work in close collaboration with...

Dean of STEM and Business Location: Danvers/Lynn, MA Category: Administrative Posted On: Wed Mar 18 2026 Job Description: Dean of STEM & Business Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Danvers/Lynn/Remote Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional evening and weekend hours as required SALARY: Salary range $135,000.00 - $142,000.00. 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 Dean provides academic, operational, personnel, and strategic leadership for the Division of STEM and Business, including Animal Care, Aviation Sciences, Biotechnology, Computer...

Full Time Faculty, Mathematics Department Location: Danvers, MA Category: Faculty Posted On: Fri Feb 20 2026 Job Description: Full Time Faculty, Mathematics Department Division of STEM & Business MCCC/MTA Unit Position SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $59,008.00 - $62,000.00. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the MCCC/MTA collective bargaining agreement. 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 Mathematics Department seeks an innovative, and student-centered faculty member to teach a broad range of courses, from developmental mathematics through multivariable calculus and differential equations. The successful candidate will...

JOB TITLE Solutions Architect, Infrastructure Services LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Infrastructure Services and Architecture DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Solutions Architect, Infrastructure Services is a senior technical role that serves as a dedicated solution design resource within the infrastructure technology domain. The primary function of this position is to develop well-defined, standards-aligned infrastructure solution designs that support institutional projects, initiatives, and service evolution. This role functions to translate strategic intent and operational requirements into implementable architectures. This position reports to the Assistant Chief Technology Officer. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Solution design & architecture Develop comprehensive solution design documents for infrastructure-led projects, translating business and operational requirements into technically...