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Assistant Professor- Microbial Ecology
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UMass Boston
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| The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor to pursue a research program in microbial ecology. The position will begin September 1, 2026. Areas of interest within microbial biology include (but are not limited to) the impact of microbial communities on human or environmental health, the effects of microbes on multiple levels of biological organization (i.e., from cells to ecosystems), interactions among microorganisms, and evolutionary processes in microbial communities. |
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Research Fellow (Outreach Coordinator) - WaterSmart
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UMass Amherst
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| Outreach Coordinator for MassDEP/UMass Amherst (UMA) Interdepartmental Service Agreement (ISA)-based projects for implementing MassDEP Drinking Water Program initiatives focused on Lead in Schools and Childcares programs. This role includes coordinating outreach and maintaining routine communication with schools, childcares, local officials and partner agencies in support of MassDEP Drinking Water Program Initiatives. The Outreach Coordinator will lead engagement with Board of Health (BOH) and state education partners, foster collaboration with childcare and school systems, manage in-person seminar logistics, and assist in translating outreach materials into Spanish to improve program accessibility. The Outreach Coordinator will conduct research to assess the effectiveness of Water-Smart outreach activities. |
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Medical Assistant
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UMass Amherst
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| Assists providers with patient care including clerical, medical and organizational tasks consistent with University Health Services (UHS) organizational guidelines and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Physician (MD). Works under the direct supervision of the RN Clinical Manager, who establishes work schedules, duty assignments and verifies work performance. |
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Post Doctoral Research Fellow
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UMass Boston
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| The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will focus on advancing research related to the employment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as part of the Institute for Community Inclusion’s (ICI) Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program. This 12-month, 30 hours/week (or 0.75FTE) grant-funded hybrid fellowship is designed to prepare early-career scholars to become leaders in disability employment research, specifically within the IDD field in the United States, with an approximate start date in January 2026.
The Fellow will participate in formal instruction on IDD employment research topics and methods and will be assigned an experienced ICI researcher to provide mentorship and guidance alongside other supervisory support. The Fellow will actively contribute to collaborative research opportunities through a Research Practicum involving assigned ICI projects and will develop and implement an independent research project.
As part of the fellowship, the Fellow will engage with community organizations serving individuals with IDD and receive training in grant writing, scholarly writing and publishing, professional presentations, and knowledge translation strategies, with specific targets established to track progress. The Fellow is expected to demonstrate the potential to contribute meaningfully to disability employment scholarship, collaborative team research, knowledge translation, and systems change. Additionally, the Fellow will participate in program evaluation and reporting activities.
Additionally, the Fellow will participate in evaluation and reporting activities related to the ARRT program, providing feedback as a participant to help improve the program. |
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Associate Director of Dining Services (Catering)
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UMass Amherst
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| Under the direction of the Director Residential dining/Retail the Associate Director of Dining Services is responsible for the management of UMass Catering and Campus Center Blue Wall. This position will perform in accordance with university policy, administrative duties as outlined; and is responsible for multi-unit supervision including responsibility and oversight of management teams, supervisors, and chefs. The Associate Director of Dining Services has operational, marketing, and financial oversight and responsibility for UMass Catering and Campus Center Blue Wall. |