19 grants sponsored programs research jobs found in Worcester, MA

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 Research Engineer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The research engineer will work with the PI on facilitating the lab's ongoing research projects in the immersive system. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and testing an edge-assisted hardware testbed. Integrating our mobile robotic platform for human-centered AR evaluation and multi-camera systems for visual offloading and 3D reconstruction. The research engineer will also be expected to assist the PI in preparing preliminary results and manuscript drafts for proposal and paper submissions. Requirements: M.S. in Robotics Engineering or a related engineering/computing field Hands-on experience with ROS 2 Experience developing, integrating, or operating mobile robots, manipulators, or mobile-manipulation systems Strong programming skills in...

Research Associate/Data Analyst III Posting Number: SF02136 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 12 Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 Department: Psychology 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 May 18, 2026. Applications received after May 18, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus...

Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship, College of Health Sciences Posting Number: SF02132 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 18 Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000 Department: Dean Health Sciences 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 April 17, 2026. Applications received after April 17, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for...

Associate Vice President, Research Initiatives and Development Posting Number: SF02127 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 18 Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $185,000 - $200,000 Department: SPA - VP Res & Econ Devel 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 28, 2026. Applications received after February 28, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant...

Research Associate I (Water Quality) Posting Number: SF02085 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 7 Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $47,768 - $59,329 Department: Natural Resources Science 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 November 22, 2025. Applications received after November 22, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode...

Vice Chair for Research, Associate/Full Professor, Emergency Medicine (Tenure-Track) Location: Stony Brook, New York Open Date: Mar 02, 2026 Deadline: May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Vice Chair for Research will work under the direction of the Systems Chair and in collaboration with other departmental Vice Chairs, Division Chiefs, and Center Directors to provide overall vision, leadership, and coordination of the Department of Emergency Medicine's diverse research team and portfolio that includes clinical, health services, laboratory, translational, operations, and education research. The successful candidate for this position must have a MD, MD/PhD, or PhD. The candidate would be considered for faculty rank of tenured Associate Professor or Professor at RSOM. We seek candidates with current extramural research funding, including federal grants (e.g., NIH, AHRQ, CDC) and other funding agencies. Leadership is an important feature of this...

Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Success Specialist - Part Time, Grant Funded We are currently seeking a qualified Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Success Specialist, who will perform diverse tasks in a program dedicated to out-of-school youth. This position assists with recruiting eligible youth (ages 16-24) into the program, guiding them through the intake and enrollment process, and assist youth with developing education and career goals. The Specialist assists with gathering accurate records of participant progress, outcomes, and achievements while supporting a youth-centered experience. This position is primarily based at the SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus, with infrequent travel between buildings on campus. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. Job Requirements: Education Required: Associate's degree or higher. Experience Required: Three (3) years of experience working in Youth Development programs or two (2) years...

Grant and Finance Specialist Job Description: The Grants & Finance Specialist supports the financial administration of Champlain College's sponsored programs and general finance operations. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations, managing grant-related financial activity, and supporting effective cash management practices. The Specialist works closely with Finance and Advancement teams, academic and program leads, and external partners to maintain the integrity of grant awards from pre-award setup through closeout. In this role, you'll support the financial lifecycle of federal, state, and private grants while also contributing to broader treasury and cash management functions. Day-to-day work includes preparing SEFA documentation, processing federal cash drawdowns, reconciling grant expenditures, and supporting institution-wide cash forecasting. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional with working knowledge...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY One opening is available now for a postdoctoral researcher who will apply machine learning to predict clinical pain related outcomes, participate in an ongoing clinical trial, and assist with app development. The project is sponsored by a National Institutes of Health grant aimed at using machine learning to identify biopsychosocial predictors of the response to a mindfulness intervention for chronic low back pain. The postdoc researcher will be mentored closely while being granted their own freedom of pursuing new research ideas, providing that the progress on the sponsored project is satisfactory. The training of the postdoc will benefit from sophisticated methods development on multidisciplinary research topics, extensive interaction with academic and clinical researchers, and exposure to...

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst , the land-grant, flagship university of the University of Massachusetts System, invites nominations and applications for the position of vice chancellor for equity and inclusion. The university seeks an experienced, principled, and deeply relational leader who will provide institutional leadership and serve as an integrator of equity, inclusion, and belonging. This is a defining moment for UMass Amherst, as it is for higher education more broadly. As a public, residential, research-intensive flagship university with a long-standing commitment to social progress and justice, UMass Amherst is positioned to lead with clarity, integrity, and care amid political complexity, demographic change, and evolving expectations of public universities. Reporting to the chancellor and working in close partnership with senior leadership and the entire UMass Amherst community, the next vice chancellor will play a critical role in...

Associate Director of Global Education Amherst Campus Full Time JR6792 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 of Global Education position. The Associate Director of Global Education is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $75,000 - $85,000 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...