Temporary research assistant jobs

Jun 05, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Social Science & Policy Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The candidate will perform basic and applied research in math education and support the processing and analysis of educational data that is produced as students engage with math problems using a variety of technology tools (eye tracking, executive function tasks, math technology). The researcher would join an interdisciplinary team to work on several NSF funded projects examining the intersections of math and algebra problem solving, math cognition, perceptual learning, student errors and strategy use, feedback, executive function and attention, and learning technologies. These projects will provide a lot of opportunities to examine student math performance and achievement outcomes as well as action and problem log-level data analysis of student interactions within...

Jun 04, 2026

Full time

Temporary Research Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Seeking a Research Assistant to perform experimental work to support joint cellular modeling work with Mass General Hospital. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Perform experimental work on neuronal excitation with micro-coils in collaboration in collaboration with the group of Dr. Shelley Fried (Mass General Hospital). Process experimental data and explain/classify them based on numerical modeling with boundary element fast multipole method. Requirements: Basic knowledge of cellular neuroscience/neuromodulation Basic knowledge of computational neuroscience (electric-field modeling) Compensation: Hourly rate is $21 per hour based on experience. FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified...

May 28, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Temporary Research Assistant, Biology & Biotechnology

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This research assistant position will work directly with senior personnel on the project "Global & intercultural competency across the curriculum". The research assistant will assist with the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected by the senior personnel. The research assistant will also work with undergraduate students to create an integrated analysis of the data in the larger context of global and intercultural competency in higher education. The research assistant will meet regularly with senior grant personnel during the hiring period. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: The research assistant will: Prepare reports of quantitative and qualitative data collected during AY25-26 Meet regularly with senior personnel and present progress reports...

Jun 02, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Temporary Research Engineer

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Engineer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Research Assistant to assist with research programs in the Cote Research Lab, including experimental data analysis, and report writing literature review JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Conducting background literature searches, including summary presentations/memos Writing technical reports and presentations Assisting in lab experiments and evaluations Requirements: Background knowledge in metals and additive manufacturing Strong communication skills Previous experience in a laboratory environment Compensation: $25 per hour based on experience 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 race,...

Jun 10, 2026

Full time

Campus Police Officer III

North Shore Community College Lynn, MA

Campus Police Officer III Location: Lynn, MA Category: Campus Police Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Jun 9 2026 Job Description: Campus Police Officer III (Sergeant) Grade 19, Step 7, AFSCME Unit II position, 40 hours/week Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:30 PM-10:30 PM Campus Location: Lynn. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies. SALARY $3,116.31 biweekly ($81,024.06 per year) with fringe benefits. An appointment made from outside the bargaining unit (AFSCME) must start at this salary, step # 1 of the range or as adjusted in accordance with the AFSCME 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: To ensure and maintain a secure campus...

May 22, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Temporary Researcher, Computer Science Department

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Researcher LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Temporary researcher needed to assist in Dr. Agu's lab in the Computer Science Department at WPI. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide a strong mobile and wound server programming background required to produce a robust wound infection screener and care recommender app with a server that can robustly serve deep learning requests from mobile devices. Assist with analysis of the development of the wound analysis algorithms using deep learning using photographs and thermal images, and on machine learning models that combine visual images and thermal images to detect infection more accurately. Analyze the collected data to assist in researching and developing the infection wound care recommendation algorithms and machine learning methods. Hourly pay rate is $25 per...

Apr 09, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Summer Instructor

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Summer Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY In Summer 2026, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will offer a wide range of summer programs for students in grades 6 - 12. Our programs are designed to give participants a brief introduction to a hands-on, project-based college education. Programs are one to five weeks in length. We offer STEM programs such as biomedical engineering, computer science, data science, mechanical engineering, physics, and robotics, as well as various business and humanities courses. Please see more information about our programs at www.wpi.edu/+summer. JOB DESCRIPTION BASIC FUNCTION: The Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire part-time instructors for our summer programs with students in grades 6 - 12. These positions are created to provide an available applicant pool...

Jun 02, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Summer Nurse (LPN/RN)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Summer Nurse (LPN/RN) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) offers a wide range of summer programs focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for students in grades 6-12. Our summer academic programs bring nearly 1,000 students to campus. Programs are one to four weeks in length, both day and residential. We offer programs such as aerospace engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, and more! Please see more information about our programs: www.wpi.edu/+summer. The Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs is seeking to hire nurses to deliver health care for summer academic programs with participants in grades 6-12. Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, health teaching,...

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