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Current opportunities

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Extension Assistant Professor - Biodiversity Conservation UMass Amherst
The Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time Extension faculty position at the rank of Extension Assistant Professor. We are looking for a candidate who will develop an integrated research and extension program in Biodiversity Conservation in which academic research is integrated with educational programs, resources, tools and/or technologies that meet the needs of key stakeholders such as landowners, municipal officials, community leaders, conservation organizations, government agencies, natural resource professionals, and policy-makers.
Assistant Professor - Soft Matter/Statistical Physics Theory UMass Amherst
The Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track, academic year, faculty position in theoretical or computational physics in the area of soft matter, statistical physics, or biomaterials. The department has a vibrant, collaborative group of faculty working in these areas, both theory and experiment. We seek candidates with an ambitious research plan who will complement existing strength in soft and bioinspired matter, statistical physics, and quantum matter, foster new collaborations, and take advantage of the broad research activity of our campus in soft materials.
Family Engagement Specialist (Remote Opportunity) UMass Amherst, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
The University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute (UMDI) Regional Head Start business unit Family Engagement Specialist provides training, consultation, and technical assistance to Head Start recipients on comprehensive parent, family, and community engagement (PFCE) with an emphasis on strategies that promote family wellbeing. Family Engagement Specialists work at the direction of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Regional Office (RO).
Maintenance Equipment Operator I (Construction Services) UMass Amherst
Operates heavy or specialized equipment used in roadway, walkway or landscape construction and maintenance. Performs manual tasks requiring various specialized skills.
Plumber And Steamfitter I UMass Amherst
Installs, repairs, alters and maintains fluid transmission systems, sanitary fixtures, heating systems, low and high pressure steam lines, condensate lines, water lines, sprinkler lines, sewer lines; and performs other related work as required, including but not limited to, trade related asbestos abatement, repairs and/or initiates repairs on building systems such as; pneumatic control systems, heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, cooling towers, pumps and  related  equipment. Employing the use and need of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Control Technicians / trade personnel maintaining the building systems integrity, exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.

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