182 jobs found in Worcester, MA

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, Applied...

JOB TITLE Campus Police Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Campus Police - Midnight Shift DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Support the overall mission of the WPI Police Department to provide a safe and secure living and learning environment for all members of and visitors to our community. WPI Police Department is a POST-certified department. Officers who are currently POST-certified must have no disciplinary record. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Protection of life and property. Provides public safety related services (i.e., escorts, lock-out assists, etc.) equally to all of the members of and visitors to the WPI Community in a manner that demonstrates dignity and respect for all. Actively seek to identify safety and security related problems and to take the necessary steps to solve those problems quickly and efficiently. Promote and participate in crime prevention and safety awareness programs on...

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 IT Support Analyst LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Services & Support DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The IT Support Analyst assists users with the operation and repair of computer systems and other technological equipment. They are responsible for performing diagnostic tests and troubleshooting to identify client issues, providing users with accurate information on IT offerings and services, educating users on procedures for resolving or preventing recurrence of a technical problems, and explain and provide IT solutions to users in non-technical and comprehensible terminology. The IT Support Analyst 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, service requests and IT projects as needed. Work Location Details This role is mostly on-site with an optional work from...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position provides a wide range of responsibilities related to programmatic creation and support, customer service, operational support, financial reporting, and process management in the Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs. Support the office mission of providing high-quality STEM programming to K-12 youth and their families. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional customer service to students, families, faculty, staff, and community members by providing information about outreach opportunities, registration and application processes, and program policies. Attend evening and weekend programs (outside of business hours) to support outreach programs, undergraduate student events, and institutional events, especially during...

JOB TITLE Athletic Trainer / Strength & Conditioning LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Assist head trainer in all phases of treatment for varsity athletics and the strength & conditioning program in the department of physical education, recreation and athletics. WPI values creating a supportive environment where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive and reach their full potential. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities : Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in diagnosis and treatment of varsity athletic injuries, prevention, recognition, evaluation, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries/illnesses. Provide coverage for varsity athletic contests, practice sessions and Athletic Training room as assigned. Maintain accurate reports and records. Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, support the day-to-day...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mathematical Sciences DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The WPI Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor to begin in the Fall of 2026. All areas of mathematics and statistics are welcome. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the department, which embraces project-based learning. This position would encompass teaching large lecture courses such as Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, and Statistics. The candidate would also serve as a course coordinator for courses with multiple lectures and there would be opportunities to teach major specific upper-level undergraduate courses as well as mentoring of undergraduate senior projects (Major Qualifying Projects). Based on interests, there are also...

JOB TITLE Athletic Trainer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer/Athletics Health Care Administrator (HAT/AHCA) in all aspects of the athletic training and athletic health care functions for varsity athletics. This includes but is not limited to, assisting with the day-to-day athletic training and athletics health care program for 18 varsity sports with over 650 student-athletes, assists with professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the athletic health care program, assists in monitors the athletic department's health and safety practices to ensure compliance with WPI risk management and NCAA Division III legislation. This is a 10-month position. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assists the HAT/AHCA in all aspects...

JOB TITLE Temporary Administrative Specialist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Social Science & Policy Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Provide temporary administrative support 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 needed; planning, scheduling, and coordinating catering for departmental...

JOB TITLE Payroll Administrator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Payroll DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Associate Director, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations including customer service and end-to-end processing of multiple biweekly payrolls utilizing Workday HCM to ensure accurate and timely payment to all employees. This role processes regular payroll as well as special payments such as sick buy-back, net pay reissues, and other out-of-sequence payrolls. The Payroll Administrator reviews and analyzes employee transactions and time reports to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, college policy, the employee handbook, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements. JOB DESCRIPTION Customer Service Communicate via email, in-person, phone and videoconference responding to employees, departments, managers, or agencies with questions...

JOB TITLE Product Lead, Slate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Enterprise Cloud Systems DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Product Lead, Slate, is responsible for the strategic oversight and continuous improvement of the Slate CRM platform, supporting functions such as admissions, enrollment, communications, and student engagement. This role will report to the Director, Enterprise Cloud Systems. The role leads the full product lifecycle-from ideation and development to deployment and optimization-to ensure the platform aligns with institutional goals and delivers measurable value. In this capacity, the Product Lead may manage a team, including direct reports such as system administrators or analysts who support Slate. They provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to ensure the team delivers secure, scalable, and user-centered solutions. The Product Lead works closely with these team members to align...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME The Business School - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a postdoc for a collaborative research project funded by the National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. The interdisciplinary project aims to disrupt the illegal wildlife trade by combining expertise in operations, computer science, biology, and geography to develop innovative tools for researchers and law enforcement. Those with a background in operations research or related field are encouraged to apply. JOB DESCRIPTION General description of position : Applications are invited for a post-doctoral level position to join an interdisciplinary research team at Worcester Polytechnic University (WPI). The selected candidate will work closely with Dr. Renata Konrad (WPI), and Dr. Meredith Gore (University of Maryland) to conduct research on developing...

JOB TITLE Research Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Robotics Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead the design, prototyping, and control of a bio-inspired robotic gate system. This system will mimic biological mechanisms to enable adaptive, efficient, and robust control for regulating passage in dynamic environments. The role involves mechanical design, actuation strategies, and intelligent control for real-world deployment. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design & Analysis: Develop innovative bio-inspired concepts for a robotic gate mechanism that can block or allow traffic dynamically. Perform structural and dynamic analysis to ensure reliability and safety. Prototyping & Integration: Fabricate and assemble robotic gate prototypes using advanced manufacturing techniques. Integrate...

JOB TITLE Temporary Metal AM Technician LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This one year temporary position of Metal AM Technician will be responsible for maintaining two large scale metal additive manufacturing systems: VRC Gen III cold spray system, and Gefertec ARC405 wire arc DED system. Compensation: $23/hr. This position is supported through external funding JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Scheduling routine maintenance Performing preventative maintenance Feedstock and processing material purchasing and inventory Training, safety inspections, and operation to meet the needs of the Cote Research Laboratory. Please include a resume for consideration. 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...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Chemistry and Biochemistry LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry Department DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private R1 Research University in Central Massachusetts known for its inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching and multidisciplinary research. WPI's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in synthetic chemistry with the vision and creativity to transform bold ideas into breakthroughs that tackle some of the world's most urgent scientific challenges-advancing human health, driving sustainable technologies, and uncovering new frontiers in biochemical innovation. Possible directions include but are not limited to the design of precision molecular probes to illuminate biological systems in unprecedented detail, creation of next-generation therapeutics to combat disease,...

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 Research Scientist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Professor Makaroff is seek a Research Scientist to perform data analysis and - source reconstruction for MEG/EEG data from Max Planck Inst. Leipzig Germany and Massachusetts General Hospital (total 10 subjects, different tasks) - using high-resolution boundary element fast multipole method (BEM-FMM). Salary is $20,000. This is a full-time 5 month position. JOB DESCRIPTION FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration,...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Admissions LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Admissions DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Assistant Director, Admissions (Campus Visits) advances WPI's efforts to recruit, select, and enroll high-achieving undergraduate students. This role develops and delivers strategic outreach, manages key visit and yield initiatives, and represents WPI to prospective students, families, counselors, and partner organizations. The Assistant Director also leads the admissions associate program, ensuring high-quality campus visit experiences throughout the academic year and summer. They serve as a key member of the Campus Visit Team. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assist in the recruitment of the incoming first-year undergraduate class by: Developing and executing a strategic recruitment plan for an assigned geographic territory aligned with university and departmental goals, including...

JOB TITLE Faculty Governance Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Faculty Governance DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Faculty Governance Coordinator supports WPI's faculty governance, tenure and promotion processes, and faculty-related events. This position requires strong organizational skills, discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information while collaborating with stakeholders across campus. JOB DESCRIPTION Faculty Governance Support Ensure governance actions comply with the Faculty Constitution, Bylaws, and faculty vote. Provide administrative support to the Secretary of the Faculty and faculty committees. Research historical governance actions to identify precedents and respond to inquiries. Maintain accurate and accessible records of faculty actions, discussions, and policies. Manage faculty elections and update the Faculty Handbook and website...

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...