Faculty Position in Experimental Quantum Materials and Quantum Information

The Physics Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track, academic year, faculty position in experimental quantum information and quantum materials. 

Category: Faculty position
Post date: 9/17/2024

Faculty Position in Soft Matter/Statistical Physics Theory

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. 

Category: Faculty position
Post date: 9/17/2024

Undergraduate students for lecture and lab support 

Physics and Astronomy lecture and lab support is looking for an undergraduate Education Support assistant to help with the set up and delivery of class demonstrations and student labs. Other duties include the organization and cleaning of storage rooms, equipment maintenance, and securing rooms at the end of the day. You may also assist in designing new demonstrations, labs, and creating instructions and media for the website. There is also the opportunity to participate in physics education research.

The ideal candidate will be an undergraduate physics or astronomy major. The work is approximately 10 hours per week. The ability to work 4:00 to 7:00pm one or two evenings a week is required. 

To apply, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/eUZwV4yKTFDFspH48

Please direct all inquiries to David Nguyen at dnguyen@umass.edu

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 1/31/2025

Undergraduate TA position for Physics 192M: Introduction to Measurement using Arduino

We are seeking an undergraduate student who has previously take P192M for the role of Teaching Assistant. The ideal candidate should have the ability to troubleshoot coding and circuit issues, and have strong communication skills. The assignment is about 5 hours per week and will require you to attend one or two of the lab sessions. 

To apply, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/iWmwg9gJ7ZjqWDFZA

Please direct inquiries to Christopher Ertl at certl@umass.edu

 

Spring 2025 Undergraduate TAs for Physics 182 - Electricity and Magnetism (TBL)

We seek several undergraduate teaching assistants to assist in the bi-weekly team-based learning (TBL) sessions for Physics 182. TAs are required to attend the TBL sessions that run TuTh 4:00 - 5:15 pm, and be available for an additional office hour and a weekly half hour TA meeting, for a total of 4 - 5 hours/week. Junior and Senior Physics majors preferred, but sophomores who have completed Physics 182, Physics 271 or the equivalent, and Physics 272 may apply by filling this form. Click the title above for details.

For further questions, please contact Shubha Tewari, @email.

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 1/4/2025

Undergraduate TAs for PHY 120, Big Bang to Black Hole (Spring 2025)

We are looking for an undergraduate student to serve as TA for Physics 120, Big Bang to Black Holes, for the Spring 2025 semester. Upper division physics or astrophysics major are preferred, but other STEM majors may be considered. Click on the link above for details. The position corresponds to a 10-hours/week commitment. It can be either a paid position or it can be arranged for course credit. If interested, please fill the form at https://forms.gle/9hxs2npuCmNx7HpFA

For further questions, please contact Lorenzo Sorbo, sorbo@umass.edu.

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 1/7/2025

Upper division physics major or prior PHY 182 student needed to help teach PHY 182 Lab for Spring 2025

Teaching help needed for Physics 182 Electricity and Magnetism Lab for Spring 2025. Upper division physics
majors preferred, but other STEM majors may be considered, along with students who have previously taken
the course. Click the link above for details.

Interested parties should fill out the google form. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Krishna Kumar

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 12/20/2024

Spring 2025 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for PHYS 100: Conceptual Physics

Undergraduate student is needed to help teach Conceptual Physics (Phys 100) for the Spring 2025 semester.  Upper division physics majors preferred, but other STEM majors may be considered. This course is designed for non-scientists who have an interest in physics. Click the link above for details.
The position corresponds to a 5-hour/week commitment. It can be either a paid position or it can be arranged for course credit. Interested candidates should please complete an application here(link is external).

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 12/20/2024

Spring 2025 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for PHY 281: Computational Physics

We seek enthusiastic undergraduate students to serve as Teaching Assistants for Physics 281 in Spring 2025. Prerequisites include a good working knowledge of Python, and the successful completion of Physics 281 or the equivalent in a prior semester. TAs must be available to help students Mon/Wed 9:00am - 11:00 am for Section 01, or Tues/Thurs 9:00 - 11:00 am for Section 02. Click the title above for all the details.

If interested, please fill out this form to apply for the position. For further information, please contact Prof. Shubha Tewari, tewari@umass.edu

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 1/4/2025

Undergraduate TA positions for Introductory Physics II for Life Science majors, Physics 132 

Are you interested in modern research-based ways of teaching physics? Are you interested in getting a deeper understanding of how physics can be applied to chemistry and biology? Join the team as an undergraduate TA for Physics 132 for the Spring 2025 Semester. Click the title above for details.

To Apply: Please go to this gForm to apply. You must be logged in with your UMass account. You will need:

  • A CV/Resume.
  • A short statement (<250 words) on why you are interested in the position.
  • Two references with contact information.

Selections will be made in mid-January.

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 12/20/2024

Closed Positions

System administration and R&D for cloud-based LHC/CERN computing

System development and administration of the US-ATLAS Northeast Tier Tier 2 (NET2). Development of new cloud-based tools for analysis of the Large Hadron Collider/CERN data.

Category: Undergraduate research opportunity
Post date: 10/30/2023

Graduate TA positions for Winter Session (Closed)

The physics department is seeking Hybrid Teaching Assistants for the Winter Session which runs from December 20 to January 29. You must be available to work in person on campus and on Zoom. This is not a remote position. 

Click Here for more details. 

The deadline for applications is December 2.

Category: Graduate Teaching Assistantship 
Post date: 11/12/2024

Undergraduate TA positions for Introductory Physics for Life Science majors, Physics 131, S25  (closed)

The Introductory Physics for Life Science majors, Physics 131, is looking for motivated undergraduate students to serve as teaching assistants. The course incorporates Team Based Learning. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an exciting, modern researched based pedagogy. Hourly rate starts at $15/hr.

Click here for further details.  To apply, please go to: https://forms.gle/jfnAMkbDEHtQEHXE9


If you have questions, please contact Heath Hatch at @email.

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 1/22/2025

Undergraduate TAs for Astronomy 105: Weather and Our Atmosphere (Now closed)

We are searching for one or two undergraduate physics students to assist with teaching Astronomy 105. Typical duties will include running help sessions for the weekly homework, exam review sessions, and helping to evaluate some student submissions. Positions will be for up to 5 hours per week, with a compensation of $15/hour.  Previous experience as a TA for Astronomy 105 is preferred but not required.

Interested students should contact Don Candela at @email

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 9/5/2024

Undergraduate TAs for Physics 152: General Physics II (Closed)

The physics department is seeking to hire 5 undergraduate teaching assistants to assist with in-class problems and host 3 office hours per week for Physics 152, with compensation of either 2 credits or $15/hour. 

Interested parties should contact Nicholas Pittman at @email.

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 8/18/2024

Undergraduate TA positions for Introductory Physics for Life Science majors, Physics 131  (Closed)

The Introductory Physics for Life Science majors, Physics 131, is looking for motivated undergraduate students to serve as teaching assistants. The course incorporates Team Based Learning. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an exciting, modern researched based pedagogy. Hourly rate starts at $15/hr.

Click here for further details.

If you have questions, please contact Heath Hatch at @email.

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 8/28/2024

Undergraduate students for lecture and lab support (Closed)

Physics and Astronomy lecture and lab support is looking for an undergraduate Education Support assistant to help with the set up and delivery of class demonstrations and student labs. Other duties include the organization and cleaning of storage rooms, equipment maintenance, and securing rooms at the end of the day. You may also assist in designing new demonstrations, labs, and creating instructions and media for the website. There is also the opportunity to participate in physics education research  For more information, please contact Patrick Morgan [mailto:patrickmorga@umass.edu]

Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 8/21/2024