POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.   This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Research Associate) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.

General Summary of the Position    Postdoctoral positions in Deep-Learning Omics are available in the Zhou Lab (https://profiles.umassmed.edu/display/20062865). The Zhou Lab at UMass Chan Medical School (UMass Chan) develops and applies cutting-edge computational and big-data approaches to understand the genomics, epigenomics, and regulatory functions of noncoding RNAs in human disease. We develop computational methods and scalable pipelines to decode noncoding RNAs and their...

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.  

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Department Administrator, or designee, the Grant and Contract Specialist I is responsible for performing diversified and complex administrative, financial, and pre and post-award budgetary functions in support of departmental activities, to include both responsibilities for both restricted and unrestricted departmental funds.   This is an open-rank posting (there are 3 levels of Grant & Contract Specialist) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general direction of the Manager, Academic and Research Management Services, the Academic & Research Financial Business Administrator – ARMS provides coordination and management of daily financial activities of assigned units.  These financial activities are conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures set-forth under the University of Massachusetts Medical School, as well as regulatory requirements for funding agencies for Grant funded contracts.

Research focus and environment: One postdoctoral scholar position is immediately available in the Ling lab in the Department of Genetic and Cellular Medicine (GCM), Horae Gene Therapy Center at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (UMass Chan). The GCM, consisting of investigators from different background and research expertise, provides...

Under the direction of the Director of IT Infrastructure or designee, the IT Utility Analyst is responsible for the review, validation, and management of Information technology and telecommunications utility vendor services to ensure accurate billing, contract compliance, and cost control. This role serves as the subject-matter expert for telecom and IT -related invoices and vendor interactions, providing analytical oversight of billing, service inventory, and vendor performance before invoices are approved for payment.   The IT Utility Analyst partners closely with IT, Finance, and Accounts Payable to identify discrepancies, resolve billing issues, and improve vendor management processes, ensuring the...

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Grant Accounting & Compliance or designee, the Grant & Contract Analyst performs varied financial and administrative functions to monitor compliance of post-award grants, contracts, and restricted gifts while adhering to governing policies, regulations, and requirements.  The Grant & Contract Analyst will work with internal and external stakeholders to manage post-award financial transactions, reconcile financial accounts, and prepare financial reports to ensure continued funding for research in support of the mission and values of the university.   This is an...

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Grant Accounting & Compliance or designee, the Grant & Contract Analyst performs varied financial and administrative functions to monitor compliance of post-award grants, contracts, and restricted gifts while adhering to governing policies, regulations, and requirements.  The Grant & Contract Analyst will work with internal and external stakeholders to manage post-award financial transactions, reconcile financial accounts, and prepare financial reports to ensure continued funding for research in support of the mission and values of the university.   This is an...

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.   This is an open-rank posting (there are 4 levels of Research Associate) - candidates will be hired into the level commensurate with their experience.

A postdoctoral research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Wenqing Zhou, part of the newly established Division of Innate Immunity in the Department of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA.

GENERAL SUMMARY:   Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, or designee, the Nurse Reviewer II is responsible for completing in-person assessments and reviewing medical records to determine clinical eligibility for individuals who are residing in a...

POSITION SUMMARY:      The Schafer lab focuses on understanding how the immune system interacts with the nervous system to regulate brain plasticity and inflammation in disease (Alzheimer’s, MS, autism, etc.).  We use a variety of techniques such as confocal microscopy, single cell RNAseq, spatial transcriptomics, mouse genetics, and behavior to address how microglia modify synapses and, in turn, how these mechanisms go awry in disease. Our primary disease interests include, but are not limited to, autism, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. You can find more information at

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator II is responsible for independently performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subject research. This work includes coordination of regulatory activities and aspects of collection and management of data for complex research protocols related to treatment, ancillary services, and prevention practices.   This is a Hybrid position with the option for 2-3 days hybrid.   Behavioral health experience—including lived experience and/or professional...

Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Vice Chancellor (DEVC) of Operations, ForHealth Consulting, the Managing Director, Health Care Financing Solutions (HCFS) oversees the full spectrum of activities under the HCFS division.  The Managing Director of HCFS is a senior executive who is accountable for driving ForHealth Consulting mission and business objectives.  The position oversees all third-party liability, federal claiming, and program integrity projects, which includes Medicaid-related revenue recovery projects and cost avoidance activities in 14 states and the District of Columbia. ForHealth...

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Senior Protocol Specialist is the senior protocol reviewer and analyst, ensuring efficient and effective research compliance with institutional, state and federal policies and regulations. The Senior Protocol Specialist defines, evaluates, and conducts education and training programs related to protocol procedures and related regulations and federal guidance.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of a departmental Manager or designee, the Library Assistant I performs support activities involved in operating the library. This position assists the librarians by following established rules, procedures, and policies.  Duties can include interacting with library users at public venues or service areas, and supporting library sponsored projects and outreach.

Under the general supervision of Lab Management, the Lab Analyst II NENSP Molecular performs laboratory assays for the timely detection of newborn disorders. Maintains competency in high complexity testing (as defined by CLIA) in all molecular methodologies used in the section. Performs other related laboratory tasks in support of laboratory management. Responsibilities include careful adherence to established laboratory protocols, or specific directives of appropriate laboratory managers. This is an intermediate level laboratory position that requires previous relevant laboratory experience and will work under a moderate level of direction and supervision to perform assigned work.

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