GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, participates as a member of the mental health treatment team in an intensive treatment program. Assist with the delivery of direct care, including provision for safety and milieu activities. Take an active role in re-acclimating individuals to the larger community. Provide trauma informed care and promote a person-centered, skills-based collaborative philosophy. The milieu counselor participates in a process of continuous learning and demonstrates openness to evolving philosophies of practice, including restraint and seclusion prevention.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, participates as a member of the mental health treatment team in an intensive treatment program. Assist with the delivery of direct care, including provision for safety and milieu activities. Take an active role in re-acclimating individuals to the larger community. Provide trauma informed care and promote a person-centered, skills-based collaborative philosophy. The milieu counselor participates in a process of continuous learning and demonstrates openness to evolving philosophies of practice, including restraint and seclusion prevention.

The University of Massachusetts Medical School - Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Job Description: A postdoctoral associate position is available in the Zhang Lab for a highly motivated candidate. Our lab is interested in the interplay between sensory systems and internal physiology. For example, our sensation is largely impacted by the internal state (e.g. food smells and tastes better when we are hungry); conversely, taste stimulation triggers downstream signaling responses, and long-term taste/diet experience shapes physiology and behavior. To dissect neuronal and molecular mechanisms underlying this interplay, we leverage multidisciplinary approaches including single-cell RNA sequencing, live animal calcium imaging and photometry, CRISPR-based genetic engineering, optogenetics, and animal behavioral analysis. We use the mammalian taste pathway as a model, to understand how the nervous system integrates external and internal information to drive behavior and maintain homeostasis. The postdoctoral associate will have considerable freedom to develop projects that fit the broad scope of our laboratory.   Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in a field of biological sciences. A successful candidate will have a record of research productivity, be able to work collaboratively, and demonstrate clear logic and creativity in answering biological questions.  Candidates who have previous experience in neuroscience are preferred.   To Apply:   Applicants should submit the following materials by email to jin.zhang@umassmed.edu:  a letter describing current research activities and your interest in this position, a CV (including publications), and contact information for three references, one of which should be your Ph.D. advisor.

POSITION SUMMARY:    The Zhang lab is seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual interested in a full-time salaried position as a Research Associate 1, conducting research in the areas of sensory biology and neuroscience. The research associate will receive direct mentorship from and work closely with the PI, Dr. Jin Zhang, which will provide invaluable research experience to apply for Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., and M.D. programs.   Our lab is interested in the interplay between sensory biology and internal physiology. We are currently studying the mammalian taste pathway to understand how the nervous system integrates external and internal information to drive behavior and maintain homeostasis. The research associate will learn state-of-the-art multidisciplinary techniques, including single-cell RNA sequencing, CRISPR-based animal engineering, stereotactic brain injections, calcium imaging, optogenetics, and animal behavioral analysis.   Additional Responsibilities/Qualifications - Prior experience in neuroscience techniques in the mouse model, or knowledge in programming and data analysis languages is preferred. - The ideal candidate will actively seek to understand the science behind the experiments and work well both independently and in a team. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate I provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate I will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.  

**IMPORTANT: Your application will not be considered without an essay**   Complete the online application and include a short essay either in the "resume" field (the resume and essay should be uploaded as one document) or uploaded as a cover letter on your profile. Essay topic is listed below (Please include within your essay, examples from personal experience, observation, research, and or scholarship. The essay should be succinct and be your original work. It should also reflect an excellent command of English grammar, style and syntax. Maximum length 200 words.):  Please write a short essay on ONE of these three topics: - What does it mean to you to be effective in an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion? - In what ways has diversity, equity and inclusion shown up in your commitment to service at the national, regional, local, and/or institutional levels? - In what ways have you integrated diversity, equity and inclusion as part of your professional and personal development? And how have these engagements informed your approach to being a better scholar and professional? This internship program will begin Monday June 5th and will end Friday, August 11th. The pay is $16/hour and the position is expected to be full-time over those 10 weeks. This will be a hybrid internship.   

We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) for health informatics. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science or a related field. Working experience with electronic health records (EHRs) data, machine learning (deep learning), and natural language processing (NLP) are preferred. This position will work under the guidance of and in collaboration with Dr. Feifan Liu in data mining using EHRs, machine (deep) learning modeling, software package development, scientific paper writing and presenting at national/international conferences. In addition, the incumbent will participate in analysis and reporting projects through data summarization and visualization, and contributions to analysis, modeling and interpretation of results. Research topics include but not limited to: - Data transformation and management - Multi-modal learning and fusion of EHR data for classification - Deep representation learning of tabular data and textual data - Longitudinal modeling for clinical risk prediction - Time series analysis and representation - Prototype development and data visualization Qualifications - Master’s degree in computer science, data science or a related field - Working knowledge and experience in popular deep learning models (e.g., LSTM, CNN, Resnet, Transformer) - Solid programming skills in Python, Java or C++, familiar with one deep learning platform (e.g., pytorch, tensorflow) - Experience in Unix/Linux environment and SQL queries - Self-motivated, results oriented, and able to meet deadlines - Excellent formal and interpersonal communication skills Application Instructions - Applicants should send an application package including three names of reference, a letter of interest and an updated CV to Feifan Liu PhD Assistant Professor at Feifan.Liu@umassmed.edu

We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) for health informatics. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science or a related field. Working experience with electronic health records (EHRs) data, machine learning (deep learning), and natural language processing (NLP) are preferred. This position will work under the guidance of and in collaboration with Dr. Feifan Liu in data mining using EHRs, machine (deep) learning modeling, software package development, scientific paper writing and presenting at national/international conferences. In addition, the incumbent will participate in analysis and reporting projects through data summarization and visualization, and contributions to analysis, modeling and interpretation of results. Research topics include but not limited to: - Data transformation and management - Multi-modal learning and fusion of EHR data for classification - Deep representation learning of tabular data and textual data - Longitudinal modeling for clinical risk prediction - Time series analysis and representation - Prototype development and data visualization Qualifications - Master’s degree in computer science, data science or a related field - Working knowledge and experience in popular deep learning models (e.g., LSTM, CNN, Resnet, Transformer) - Solid programming skills in Python, Java or C++, familiar with one deep learning platform (e.g., pytorch, tensorflow) - Experience in Unix/Linux environment and SQL queries - Self-motivated, results oriented, and able to meet deadlines - Excellent formal and interpersonal communication skills Application Instructions - Applicants should send an application package including three names of reference, a letter of interest and an updated CV to Feifan Liu PhD Assistant Professor at Feifan.Liu@umassmed.edu

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator I 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 direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) or designee, the Research Associate I provides operational support to the laboratory. The Research Associate I will perform research experiments as defined by the PI.    

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Public Provider Reimbursement (PPR) Department within the Center for Health Care Finance Solutions conducts statewide business services for several health and human services agencies of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to maximize revenue for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Revenue is obtained from private, state and federal resources to reimburse the Commonwealth for the costs of health care and related services provided by public institutions and community-based programs.  The PPR Specialist is responsible for performing medical billing and claiming functions, activities to identify and coordinate access to health care insurance and related benefits, and administrative and clerical duties.    

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Implementation Specialist works closely with leadership in state agencies and their partners, as well as other state agencies and UMass Chan partnering faculty, to align resources and functions and develop an infrastructure to support implementation efforts and program improvement for improving client outcomes. The Specialist is a leadership role that will direct our Implementation Science Practice Program following the guidance of the Faculty Program Co-Chairs at iSPARC. The Implementation Specialist is responsible for the implementation of projects, promoting change in state service systems and other partner programs, and identification and marketing of faculty trainings and technical assistance programs to key stakeholders (e.g., mental health provider agencies).

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Collections Editor for the Professional Development Hub (pd/hub) will develop, manage, and disseminate community-sourced collections of educational resources and organize related for pd/hub.

Under the general direction of the Director or designee the Instructional Designer and Trainer will partner with Behavioral Health Workforce Training Clearinghouse team and subject matter experts to translate policy, regulations, and evidence-based practices into learner centric designs for asynchronous consumption. These trainings engage and support the target audiences of behavioral health clinicians. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, enthusiastic educator, and willing to act in order to drive impact in a fast-changing environment. This position will be 100% remote working around Eastern Standard Time (EST) schedule.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  Looking for a motivated person to join a dynamic group of investigators studying the immune response to infection. The lab is focused on understanding the immune response to the human bacterial pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the disease tuberculosis. The successful candidate will join a team of investigators and use a variety of in vivo and in vitro models, to determine the cause of susceptibility to disease, and assess novel vaccine strategies and host-directed therapies that could be deployed against the disease.. Must possess good analytical and organizational skills and can communicate information clearly in both oral and written form. The applicant will be trained to perform any techniques not currently known. The person will be directed by a supervisor, but after sufficient training, is expected to be able to work semi-independently on the research project with minimal supervision.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  Looking for a motivated person to join a dynamic group of investigators studying the immune response to infection. The lab is focused on understanding the immune response to the human bacterial pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the disease tuberculosis. The successful candidate will join a team of investigators and use a variety of in vivo and in vitro models, to determine the cause of susceptibility to disease, and assess novel vaccine strategies and host-directed therapies that could be deployed against the disease.. Must possess good analytical and organizational skills and can communicate information clearly in both oral and written form. The applicant will be trained to perform any techniques not currently known. The person will be directed by a supervisor, but after sufficient training, is expected to be able to work semi-independently on the research project with minimal supervision.

POSITION SUMMARY:  Looking for a motivated person to join a dynamic group of investigators studying the immune response to infection. The lab is focused on understanding the immune response to the human bacterial pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the disease tuberculosis. The successful candidate will join a team of investigators and use a variety of in vivo and in vitro models, to determine the cause of susceptibility to disease, and assess novel vaccine strategies and host-directed therapies that could be deployed against the disease. Qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Must possess good analytical and organizational skills and can communicate information clearly in both oral and written form. The applicant will be trained to perform any techniques not currently known. The person will be directed by a supervisor, but after sufficient training, is expected to be able to work semi-independently on the research project with minimal supervision.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principle Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC) is responsible for all aspects of collection and management of data for complex treatment, ancillary, and prevention protocols regulated by the FDA or DHHS, and sponsored by federal agencies, foundations, industrial sponsors or UMass Medical School in support of clinical trials.    

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Director or designee, the Project Coordinator I provides analysis and support for projects, administrative, and general operations. Responsible for independent action on multiple projects as assigned. Tasks vary according to the priorities of the department.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, or designee, the Clinical Reviewer I is responsible for reviewing service authorizations and participating in special projects. Using program guidelines and regulations; medical records; and professional clinical judgment, this position authorizes services that is medically necessary for eligible individuals. The Clinical Reviewer I is also responsible for assisting with appeal preparation and completing special projects related to reviews for Disability and Community Services cases.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Clinical Research Assistant is responsible for performing delegated tasks and procedures involving human subjects in support of  clinical research protocols.