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Asst Dir Pre-Award Services	UMass Amherst	Sep 24, 2020
Reporting to the Director of the Office of Pre-Award Services, the Assistant Director provides programmatic and operational support and is responsible for proposal review and submission; interpretation and implementation of Federal, State and University regulations; education and training for sponsored and proposal development activities; resource person for faculty and staff; liaison with sponsoring agencies; and exercises functional supervision over employees engaged as research service administrators in the performance of assigned duties. The Assistant Director has requisite knowledge and expertise to be granted signature authority and submission permission for sponsored activities proposals, certifications, and assurances. This position provides leadership in the absence of the Director.
Compensation Analyst	UMass Amherst	Sep 23, 2020	Sep 30 2020 11:55 PM
Works as part of a team to administer UMass Amherst’s compensation programs related to, but not limited to, job design, job classification, market pricing, pay studies, policy, Wage & Hour Laws interpretations, bargaining unit contract interpretation, and compensation education and training. Consults with campus partners regarding compensation matters. Assists with, or takes lead on, compensation projects and initiatives.
Research Fellow - Bittman Lab	UMass Amherst	Sep 17, 2020
A research fellow is sought to study mechanisms by which circadian clocks regulate gene expression and physiological function in mice and hamsters.
Research Analyst - Economic & Public Policy Research	UMass Amherst, UMDI - Boston	Sep 15, 2020	Oct 9 2020 11:55 PM
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) Economic & Public Policy Research group (EPPR) conducts a range of customized economic and demographic data analysis and policy studies on topics of interest to policymakers in government, business, and academia. Workforce, housing, infrastructure, local and regional economic development, industry ecosystems, demographic and socioeconomic trends, population estimates and projections, and economic impact are frequent themes of EPPR’s policy-related work. Research Analysts contribute to project implementation working under the direction of experienced UMDI research professionals. Research Analysts’ work focuses heavily on activities related to data collection, analysis, and reporting of findings. Depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, the position may entail writing duties and some independent project tasks.
Director of Human Resources SPHHS	UMass Amherst	Sep 14, 2020
The Director of Human Resources reports directly to the Associate Dean of Administration and Finance in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. Works with Department Chairs and provides functional supervision to department Administrative Support Staff to ensure work related to personnel matters is accurate and completed in accordance with University policies. Serves as the primary resource for the School regarding all matters relative to campus personnel policies and procedures, and serves as the primary liaison with management level campus offices relating to personnel matters.
Postdoctoral Research Associate	UMass Amherst	Sep 8, 2020
The Hydrosystems Research Group at UMass Amherst is seeking Postdoctoral Research Scientists to conduct research in the development of computational tools to assist adaptation to climate change, primarily in the integrated water resources and urban water supply systems. The postdoctoral researcher(s) will join an active group of faculty, post-docs and graduate students engaged in research projects funded by a variety of agencies and foundations. Research applications will focus on the development of adaptation principles for evaluation of investments and new technology designed for urban water system resilience and basin scale water management. Locations include major urban areas in the Americas and Africa.
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Skouta Lab	UMass Amherst	Sep 8, 2020
The Skouta group (http://people.chem.umass.edu/skouta/) is seeking a highly motivated 12 months post-doc with chemical biology and pharmaceutical chemistry expertise to join the laboratory. The Skouta group research covers chemical biology, chemistry, protein chemistry, computer modeling, biological assays and in vitro studies. The major interest of the lab is the development of small molecule inducers of ferroptosis cell death with well-defined target(s) for cancer therapeutics. Ferroptosis is a recently emerged novel cell death that may complement the known programmed cell death.
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Baskin Lab	UMass Amherst	Sep 8, 2020
Perform research on cellulose synthesis and growth anisotropy under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator. The appointee is expected to establish some independence in research design and execution, and to publish their work as appropriate in collaboration with the principal investigator.
Assistant Director of Events	UMass Amherst	Sep 3, 2020
The Assistant Director of Events is responsible for assisting and supporting the overall work of Events Management within Enrollment Management.
Director of Finance and Administration	UMass Amherst	Aug 27, 2020
The Director of Finance and Administration reports directly to the Dean of the Graduate School and oversees the Graduate School Major Budgetary Unit (MBU). The Director is responsible for overseeing and directing a broad range of functional areas including: finance and budget, procurement, human resources, recruitment and on-/off-boarding, performance evaluation, compensation, data analytics, business performance metrics, financial reporting, organizational operations, and space management. Administers graduate student non-working fellowship and Externship programs. Supervises the Office of Communications and Events staff within the Graduate School. Holds signature authority with funds. This individual will work closely with all members of the Graduate School leadership team.
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Information Fusion Lab	UMass Amherst	Aug 26, 2020
We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in machine learning for healthcare in the Information Fusion Lab at UMass Amherst. Our project, 4Thought, aims to address one of the biggest needs in Alzheimer’s disease research, an ability for the early diagnosis of this disease. To this end, we are developing novel diagnostic technology on brain structural MRIs, cognitive test scores and biomarkers. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a team developing cutting-edge techniques for Alzheimer’s Disease forecasting, using hybrid deep learning methodology that leverages complex, multimodal data and domain knowledge.
Lecturer - Environmental Conservation	UMass Amherst	Aug 17, 2020
The Department of Environmental Conservation seeks talented applicants for a full-time (9-month academic year), non-tenure-track appointment as Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation. Earliest appointment date is January 2021 with an initial appointment for two years. Teaching responsibilities include five courses per year: 1) Wildlife Habitat Management, an undergraduate course with 2 lab sections taught in fall, 2) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management, a required undergraduate class taught in fall, 3) Wildlife Conservation, a large-lecture undergraduate course taught in the spring, 4) Wildlife Sampling and Identification, 2 sections taught in spring, and 5) Conservation Biology, a graduate-level seminar/course. Advising responsibilities include serving as the coordinator and primary academic advisor for the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation concentration. The successful candidate will serve, as do all other faculty, as a mentor to minorities and other underrepresented groups within the Department. The University of Massachusetts Amherst places special emphases on faculty-student interaction and a commitment to teach and attract a diverse student body.
Director of Alumni Career Services	UMass Amherst	Aug 17, 2020
Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni & Volunteer Engagement, the Director of Alumni Career Services will develop and manage a comprehensive and strategic alumni career development engagement plan, intended to increase alumni and donor awareness, participation and philanthropic investment; expand volunteer advocacy and involvement in supporting key campus priorities; provide lifelong value to graduates’ degrees; and foster lasting connections between alumni, students, the University, its Schools and Colleges, and the Alumni Association.
Grantee Specialist	UMass Amherst, UMDI - Boston, UMDI - Connecticut, UMDI - Maine, UMDI - New Hampshire, UMDI - Rhode Island, UMDI - Vermont	Aug 11, 2020
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) Regional Head Start business unit provides training, consultation and other technical assistance to Head Start grantees throughout the six New England states. This training, consulting and technical assistance supports Head Start programs in their continuous improvement of comprehensive services to low-income children and families from birth to age five, with special focus on helping preschoolers develop the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in school. The UMDI Regional Head Start group also supports Head Start programs’ work with families to help them understand and meet their children’s educational, health, nutritional, dental and social emotional needs. Head Start federally funded programs are operated throughout the United States through grants to local public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies.
Bacteriologist I - Clinical Lab Technologist	UMass Amherst	Aug 6, 2020
The Clinical Lab Technologist (Bacteriologist I) position is responsible for providing services of both a technical and non-technical nature for a Clinical Testing Lab at UMass Amherst, with an initial focus on COVID-19 testing. Works with independence to perform and interpret various routine and highly complex molecular laboratory test protocols for diagnostic purposes from a variety of samples including body fluids.
Technical Assistant III (Educ) - Clinical Lab Technician	UMass Amherst	Aug 6, 2020
The Clinical Laboratory Technician (Tech Asst III) contributes to the day to day functions for the IALS Clinical Testing Center focused on COVID-19 testing. Assists with service excellence in test performance. Contributes to performing high complexity CLIA laboratory procedures and tests using established protocols. Monitors, screens and troubleshoots devices, tests and procedures, and recognizes anomalies. Is fully proficient in the use of all equipment and procedures for assigned area.
Assoc Director Research Compliance, HRPO	UMass Amherst	Aug 3, 2020
The Associate Director provides leadership and guidance in all aspects of the development and oversight of the campus regulatory program for protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects in research. Responsibilities are broad and include serving as the principal interface between the campus and external institutions and as liaison with federal officials. The Associate Director serves as consultant to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee and researchers regarding risk assessment and ethical concerns essential to the review process, serves as the key spokesperson to various committees and organizations, makes on-going improvements in operational policies and procedures for the efficient and effective processing of research protocols, facilitates effective communication, oversees Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) staff, and fosters a culture of compliance and risk management in research activities. The Associate Director plays a leadership role in Research Compliance and interfaces or collaborates with other compliance programs (e.g., conflict of interest or responsible conduct of research).
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Geosciences	UMass Amherst	Jul 31, 2020
The emergence and submergence history of the Bering Strait remains a puzzle in understanding both it the Pacific/Arctic gateway history but also its role in controlling the flow and stability of ocean currents between the Arctic, Pacific and the North Atlantic. We seek applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow (one year but renewable to two) with computer skills in dynamic topography modeling and Glacial Isostatic Adjustments to explore how regional and far field geophysics can be used to reconcile both land-based paleoshorelines and marine based paleoceanographic records to better understanding the history of the Beringian gateway and its climatic impacts. The time frame of interest concerns change over glacial/interglacial timescales since the first submergence of the Strait roughly 5 million years ago.
Departmental Assistant / Clinical Specimen Processor	UMass Amherst	Jul 31, 2020
The Clinical Specimen Processor works collaboratively with all team members toward the best outcomes for a Clinical Testing Laboratory and the UMass organization. May perform specimen handling, processing, and tracking, operation of basic laboratory equipment, and contribute to COVID-19 and or other prioritized testing. Will utilize knowledge of department procedures and computerized Lab Information Systems (LIS). Processor will be responsible for contributing to tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and Team Lead.
Bacteriologist II	UMass Amherst	Jul 30, 2020
The Clinical Team Lead (Bacteriologist II) is responsible for coordinating the day to day functions for the IALS Clinical Testing Center focused on COVID-19 testing. This position will assist with ensuring that Testing Center goals are achieved, timelines are met and service excellence provided in all aspects of the work. Responsible for performing high complexity CLIA laboratory procedures and tests using established protocols, and/or for contributing to new policies and procedures. Monitors, screens and troubleshoots devices, tests and procedures, recognizing anomalies, and making corrections to ensure quality. Serves as subject matter expert in the use of all equipment and procedures for assigned area. Applicant must be highly organized, motivated, quick learner and expected to work with minimal supervision. Multiple positions available, differing shifts.

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Position	Location	Opened	Closes
Asst Dir Pre-Award Services	UMass Amherst	Sep 24, 2020
Reporting to the Director of the Office of Pre-Award Services, the Assistant Director provides programmatic and operational support and is responsible for proposal review and submission; interpretation and implementation of Federal, State and University regulations; education and training for sponsored and proposal development activities; resource person for faculty and staff; liaison with sponsoring agencies; and exercises functional supervision over employees engaged as research service administrators in the performance of assigned duties. The Assistant Director has requisite knowledge and expertise to be granted signature authority and submission permission for sponsored activities proposals, certifications, and assurances. This position provides leadership in the absence of the Director.
Compensation Analyst	UMass Amherst	Sep 23, 2020	Sep 30 2020 11:55 PM
Works as part of a team to administer UMass Amherst’s compensation programs related to, but not limited to, job design, job classification, market pricing, pay studies, policy, Wage & Hour Laws interpretations, bargaining unit contract interpretation, and compensation education and training. Consults with campus partners regarding compensation matters. Assists with, or takes lead on, compensation projects and initiatives.
Research Fellow - Bittman Lab	UMass Amherst	Sep 17, 2020
A research fellow is sought to study mechanisms by which circadian clocks regulate gene expression and physiological function in mice and hamsters.
Research Analyst - Economic & Public Policy Research	UMass Amherst, UMDI - Boston	Sep 15, 2020	Oct 9 2020 11:55 PM
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) Economic & Public Policy Research group (EPPR) conducts a range of customized economic and demographic data analysis and policy studies on topics of interest to policymakers in government, business, and academia. Workforce, housing, infrastructure, local and regional economic development, industry ecosystems, demographic and socioeconomic trends, population estimates and projections, and economic impact are frequent themes of EPPR’s policy-related work. Research Analysts contribute to project implementation working under the direction of experienced UMDI research professionals. Research Analysts’ work focuses heavily on activities related to data collection, analysis, and reporting of findings. Depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, the position may entail writing duties and some independent project tasks.
Director of Human Resources SPHHS	UMass Amherst	Sep 14, 2020
The Director of Human Resources reports directly to the Associate Dean of Administration and Finance in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. Works with Department Chairs and provides functional supervision to department Administrative Support Staff to ensure work related to personnel matters is accurate and completed in accordance with University policies. Serves as the primary resource for the School regarding all matters relative to campus personnel policies and procedures, and serves as the primary liaison with management level campus offices relating to personnel matters.
Postdoctoral Research Associate	UMass Amherst	Sep 8, 2020
The Hydrosystems Research Group at UMass Amherst is seeking Postdoctoral Research Scientists to conduct research in the development of computational tools to assist adaptation to climate change, primarily in the integrated water resources and urban water supply systems. The postdoctoral researcher(s) will join an active group of faculty, post-docs and graduate students engaged in research projects funded by a variety of agencies and foundations. Research applications will focus on the development of adaptation principles for evaluation of investments and new technology designed for urban water system resilience and basin scale water management. Locations include major urban areas in the Americas and Africa.
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Skouta Lab	UMass Amherst	Sep 8, 2020
The Skouta group (http://people.chem.umass.edu/skouta/) is seeking a highly motivated 12 months post-doc with chemical biology and pharmaceutical chemistry expertise to join the laboratory. The Skouta group research covers chemical biology, chemistry, protein chemistry, computer modeling, biological assays and in vitro studies. The major interest of the lab is the development of small molecule inducers of ferroptosis cell death with well-defined target(s) for cancer therapeutics. Ferroptosis is a recently emerged novel cell death that may complement the known programmed cell death.
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Baskin Lab	UMass Amherst	Sep 8, 2020
Perform research on cellulose synthesis and growth anisotropy under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator. The appointee is expected to establish some independence in research design and execution, and to publish their work as appropriate in collaboration with the principal investigator.
Assistant Director of Events	UMass Amherst	Sep 3, 2020
The Assistant Director of Events is responsible for assisting and supporting the overall work of Events Management within Enrollment Management.
Director of Finance and Administration	UMass Amherst	Aug 27, 2020
The Director of Finance and Administration reports directly to the Dean of the Graduate School and oversees the Graduate School Major Budgetary Unit (MBU). The Director is responsible for overseeing and directing a broad range of functional areas including: finance and budget, procurement, human resources, recruitment and on-/off-boarding, performance evaluation, compensation, data analytics, business performance metrics, financial reporting, organizational operations, and space management. Administers graduate student non-working fellowship and Externship programs. Supervises the Office of Communications and Events staff within the Graduate School. Holds signature authority with funds. This individual will work closely with all members of the Graduate School leadership team.
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Information Fusion Lab	UMass Amherst	Aug 26, 2020
We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in machine learning for healthcare in the Information Fusion Lab at UMass Amherst. Our project, 4Thought, aims to address one of the biggest needs in Alzheimer’s disease research, an ability for the early diagnosis of this disease. To this end, we are developing novel diagnostic technology on brain structural MRIs, cognitive test scores and biomarkers. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a team developing cutting-edge techniques for Alzheimer’s Disease forecasting, using hybrid deep learning methodology that leverages complex, multimodal data and domain knowledge.
Lecturer - Environmental Conservation	UMass Amherst	Aug 17, 2020
The Department of Environmental Conservation seeks talented applicants for a full-time (9-month academic year), non-tenure-track appointment as Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation. Earliest appointment date is January 2021 with an initial appointment for two years. Teaching responsibilities include five courses per year: 1) Wildlife Habitat Management, an undergraduate course with 2 lab sections taught in fall, 2) Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management, a required undergraduate class taught in fall, 3) Wildlife Conservation, a large-lecture undergraduate course taught in the spring, 4) Wildlife Sampling and Identification, 2 sections taught in spring, and 5) Conservation Biology, a graduate-level seminar/course. Advising responsibilities include serving as the coordinator and primary academic advisor for the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation concentration. The successful candidate will serve, as do all other faculty, as a mentor to minorities and other underrepresented groups within the Department. The University of Massachusetts Amherst places special emphases on faculty-student interaction and a commitment to teach and attract a diverse student body.
Director of Alumni Career Services	UMass Amherst	Aug 17, 2020
Reporting to the Senior Director of Alumni & Volunteer Engagement, the Director of Alumni Career Services will develop and manage a comprehensive and strategic alumni career development engagement plan, intended to increase alumni and donor awareness, participation and philanthropic investment; expand volunteer advocacy and involvement in supporting key campus priorities; provide lifelong value to graduates’ degrees; and foster lasting connections between alumni, students, the University, its Schools and Colleges, and the Alumni Association.
Grantee Specialist	UMass Amherst, UMDI - Boston, UMDI - Connecticut, UMDI - Maine, UMDI - New Hampshire, UMDI - Rhode Island, UMDI - Vermont	Aug 11, 2020
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) Regional Head Start business unit provides training, consultation and other technical assistance to Head Start grantees throughout the six New England states. This training, consulting and technical assistance supports Head Start programs in their continuous improvement of comprehensive services to low-income children and families from birth to age five, with special focus on helping preschoolers develop the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in school. The UMDI Regional Head Start group also supports Head Start programs’ work with families to help them understand and meet their children’s educational, health, nutritional, dental and social emotional needs. Head Start federally funded programs are operated throughout the United States through grants to local public and private non-profit and for-profit agencies.
Bacteriologist I - Clinical Lab Technologist	UMass Amherst	Aug 6, 2020
The Clinical Lab Technologist (Bacteriologist I) position is responsible for providing services of both a technical and non-technical nature for a Clinical Testing Lab at UMass Amherst, with an initial focus on COVID-19 testing. Works with independence to perform and interpret various routine and highly complex molecular laboratory test protocols for diagnostic purposes from a variety of samples including body fluids.
Technical Assistant III (Educ) - Clinical Lab Technician	UMass Amherst	Aug 6, 2020
The Clinical Laboratory Technician (Tech Asst III) contributes to the day to day functions for the IALS Clinical Testing Center focused on COVID-19 testing. Assists with service excellence in test performance. Contributes to performing high complexity CLIA laboratory procedures and tests using established protocols. Monitors, screens and troubleshoots devices, tests and procedures, and recognizes anomalies. Is fully proficient in the use of all equipment and procedures for assigned area.
Assoc Director Research Compliance, HRPO	UMass Amherst	Aug 3, 2020
The Associate Director provides leadership and guidance in all aspects of the development and oversight of the campus regulatory program for protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects in research. Responsibilities are broad and include serving as the principal interface between the campus and external institutions and as liaison with federal officials. The Associate Director serves as consultant to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee and researchers regarding risk assessment and ethical concerns essential to the review process, serves as the key spokesperson to various committees and organizations, makes on-going improvements in operational policies and procedures for the efficient and effective processing of research protocols, facilitates effective communication, oversees Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) staff, and fosters a culture of compliance and risk management in research activities. The Associate Director plays a leadership role in Research Compliance and interfaces or collaborates with other compliance programs (e.g., conflict of interest or responsible conduct of research).
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Geosciences	UMass Amherst	Jul 31, 2020
The emergence and submergence history of the Bering Strait remains a puzzle in understanding both it the Pacific/Arctic gateway history but also its role in controlling the flow and stability of ocean currents between the Arctic, Pacific and the North Atlantic. We seek applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow (one year but renewable to two) with computer skills in dynamic topography modeling and Glacial Isostatic Adjustments to explore how regional and far field geophysics can be used to reconcile both land-based paleoshorelines and marine based paleoceanographic records to better understanding the history of the Beringian gateway and its climatic impacts. The time frame of interest concerns change over glacial/interglacial timescales since the first submergence of the Strait roughly 5 million years ago.
Departmental Assistant / Clinical Specimen Processor	UMass Amherst	Jul 31, 2020
The Clinical Specimen Processor works collaboratively with all team members toward the best outcomes for a Clinical Testing Laboratory and the UMass organization. May perform specimen handling, processing, and tracking, operation of basic laboratory equipment, and contribute to COVID-19 and or other prioritized testing. Will utilize knowledge of department procedures and computerized Lab Information Systems (LIS). Processor will be responsible for contributing to tests that are authorized by the Laboratory Director and Team Lead.
Bacteriologist II	UMass Amherst	Jul 30, 2020
The Clinical Team Lead (Bacteriologist II) is responsible for coordinating the day to day functions for the IALS Clinical Testing Center focused on COVID-19 testing. This position will assist with ensuring that Testing Center goals are achieved, timelines are met and service excellence provided in all aspects of the work. Responsible for performing high complexity CLIA laboratory procedures and tests using established protocols, and/or for contributing to new policies and procedures. Monitors, screens and troubleshoots devices, tests and procedures, recognizing anomalies, and making corrections to ensure quality. Serves as subject matter expert in the use of all equipment and procedures for assigned area. Applicant must be highly organized, motivated, quick learner and expected to work with minimal supervision. Multiple positions available, differing shifts.

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