30 postdoctoral positions 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,...

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 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 Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering Department - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Compensation: $60,000 annual. This position is supported through external funding. JOB DESCRIPTION Core Duties: Collaborate closely with the principal investigator to design and implement research studies. Examine experimental and clinical data, maintaining meticulous laboratory records. Consistently share findings with the principal investigator and fellow researchers. Aid in crafting technical reports, drafting grant proposals, and preparing scientific presentations. Play a pivotal role in peer-reviewed publications, as both a lead and co-author. Provide mentorship to both undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborate with a diverse team of research specialists. Preferred...

Postdoctoral Fellow (Interdisciplinary / Cyber Security) Posting Number: SF01893 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level: N/A Pay Grade Range: N/A Department: Elec, Computer & Bio Engr Campus Location: Job Description Summary: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ BASIC FUNCTION: Work on interdisciplinary research opportunities focusing on advanced cyber security and communications networks for next-generation industrial control systems, e.g., power grids. Interdisciplinary Research: This position is two- or three-year research endeavor to support postdocs whose innovative projects in cybersecurity will be able to integrate domain-knowledge of cyber physical infrastructures in power grids and ensure their reliable and sustainable operations. The project combines...

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (GSO) Posting Number: SF02060 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: N/A Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $56,880 - $62,858 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 October 3, 2025. Applications received after October 3, 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 Island. The main...

Postdoctoral Fellow (BIAS Project) Posting Number: SF01894 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level: N/A Pay Grade Range: Salary Range: $56,880 - $60,000 Department: School of Education 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 December 18, 2024 . Applications received after December 18, 2024 , may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ BASIC FUNCTION: The NSF funded "Developing a new generation of collaborative scientists and citizens through popular media", BIAS project aims to understand how intentionally designed media can improve boys' and girls' perceptions of female scientists and engineers and can increase children's...

  The Columbia Climate School at Columbia University in New York, NY, seeks applications from innovative, doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or Sc.D. recipients (within 3 years of degree receipt) interested in a broad range of issues in sustainable development. The Columbia Climate School Postdoctoral Research program provides scholars with the opportunity to acquire and apply the cross-disciplinary expertise needed to address critical issues of sustainable development such as food security, energy systems, poverty reduction, disease, and environmental degradation. Candidates who have developed cross-disciplinary approaches during their graduate studies or who are interested in developing cross-disciplinary approaches during their post-doctoral training will find unique opportunities to engage in programs at the leading edge of sustainable development research.

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology Rank: Assistant Professor Tenure Information: Tenure Track Department Summary: The Department of Psychology at Bridgewater State University is pleased to announce a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in clinical psychology to start Fall 2026. Our department houses one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus, as well as an MPCAC -accredited Clinical Psychology MA program. We are particularly interested in hiring a Massachusetts-licensed (or license-eligible) psychologist with a specialty in the clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and families (e.g., through teaching, research, and/or clinical experience). Our ideal candidate is interested in contributing to the social justice mission and excellence of our department through their teaching, research, and service. We are seeking candidates who understand the barriers facing students belonging to marginalized groups and who have demonstrated experience...

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/Associate Professor, School of Dental Medicine (Full-Time) Location: Oral Biology and Pathology Open Date: Sep 25, 2025 Deadline: Oct 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University, is seeking applications for a full-time 12-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor with neuroscience/neurobiology research expertise in the mechanisms, prevention, modulation, or treatment of pain/neuropathies. All candidates must have a PhD degree, postdoctoral training, and active NIH funding. The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching of basic science courses in the dental curriculum and in the graduate program, and participate in service at the college, university and/or national levels, as appropriate for their academic rank. The successful candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a desire to create an...

The department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) of Columbia University seeks an exceptional junior level faculty member in clinical informatics. This is a non-tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor at CUMC. The candidate will oversee innovation in AI applied to medical education and clinical informatics. As a member of the department, the candidate will participate in its education mission including curricula development and mentoring as well as the clinical mission including leading and evaluating clinical informatics interventions. The candidate will mentor clinical informatics fellows and participate in the education activities of the department in the medical school and will lead clinical informatics activities that provide applied opportunities for mentoring trainees. The ideal candidate will also collaborate on projects led by other faculty members that contribute to the education mission of the department. DBMI is an interdisciplinary department...

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...

  The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our...

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology Rank: Assistant Professor Tenure Information: Tenure Track Department Summary: The Department of Psychology at Bridgewater State University is pleased to announce a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in clinical psychology to start Fall 2026. Our department houses one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus, as well as an MPCAC -accredited Clinical Psychology MA program. We are particularly interested in hiring a Massachusetts-licensed (or license-eligible) psychologist with a specialty in the clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and families (e.g., through teaching, research, and/or clinical experience). Our ideal candidate is interested in contributing to the social justice mission and excellence of our department through their teaching, research, and service. We are seeking candidates who understand the barriers facing students belonging to marginalized groups and who have demonstrated experience...

Post Doctoral Fellow (Environmental Economics) Posting Number: SF02106 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 99 Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Salary: $63,000 Department: Environmt & Nat. Resource Econ Campus Location: Job Description Summary: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and...

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, in Discipline-Based Education Research in Biology 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 December 31, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Biological Sciences 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 Discipline-Based Education Research in Biology. URI is a land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, a beautiful seaside community that...

Assistant Professor in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 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 December 31, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Cell and Molecular Biology 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 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. URI, the top public university in New England, is a land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, a...