Careers at UMass Amherst

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Jobs posted before January 12, 2026

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Jobs posted on or after January 12, 2026

For positions posted on or after January 12, 2026, you will need to create a new account using your email and password in the updated system and upload documents such as your resume and cover letter. You can access these jobs through the updated UMass Amherst careers page: https://careers.umass.edu/ .

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Current opportunities

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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.
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.
Bacteriologist I (IALS Clinical Testing Center/Flow Cytometry Core Facility) UMass Amherst
The Bacteriologist I contributes to the day-to-day functions for the IALS Clinical Testing Center and the Flow Cytometry Core Facility.
Energy and Engineering Manager UMass Amherst
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Building Maintenance, the Energy and Engineering Manager is responsible for campus-wide coordination of energy programs, analysis, and the operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems across the UMass Amherst campus and outlying stations. The Energy and Engineering Manager plays a key role in advising the University on energy management strategies and CO₂ emission reductions in both operations and capital projects. The University seeks to achieve significant buildings maintenance improvement and cost savings while minimizing environmental impact by reducing its carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

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