Current Openings
Note that not all openings in the department are posted online. If you are interested in working with a particular member of the department, you should feel free to contact that person directly.
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
Scientific Research and Development Model Maker / Tool Maker
The Physics Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time Scientific Research and Development Model Maker / Tool Maker.
For details and application information, please see https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/524450/scientific-research-and-development-model-maker-tool-maker or email Tony Dinsmore, the Physics Department Head, at head@physics.umass.edu
Category: Staff, Full Time
Post date: 7/31/2024
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
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 TAs for Physics 181 - Mechanics (TBL) (Closed)
We are searching for several undergraduates who can help their fellow students in the team-based-learning (TBL) environment of P181. The TBL sessions will be Tuesday/Thursday at 1:00-2:15 in the ILC. If interested, please fill out the brief application here: [https://forms.gle/VbXS5GQcPvpqKWHM9]. For more information, please contact Prof. Scott Hertel [@email].
Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 8/19/2024
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for PHY 281: Computational Physics (Closed)
We are seeking enthusiastic undergraduate students to serve as Teaching Assistants for Physics 281 in Fall 2024. This role is ideal for students who have completed PHY 281 or have prior computational methods experience and would like to help their peers. The responsibilities include assisting students in class and holding one-hour help sessions to support students with course material and assignments.
Completion of PHY 281 with a strong understanding of the material, or experience with computational methods and proficiency in Python is highly preferred.
If interested, please fill out this form to apply for the position. For more information, please get in touch with Dr. Manasa Kandula, (@email).
Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 8/22/2024
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 TA positions for Introductory Physics II for Life Science majors, Physics 132 (Closed)
The Introductory Physics II for Life Science majors, Physics 132, is looking for motivated undergraduate students to serve as teaching assistants. The course incorporates Team Based Learning. There will be one section of ~300 students. The class meets MWF from 10-11 am in Hasbrouck 20. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in an exciting, modern researched based pedagogy.
To apply, fill this form: https://forms.gle/z7Ti52rTuYLY1vTJA
If you have questions, please contact Jaber Balalhabashi at @email
Category: Undergraduate teaching assistantship
Post date: 8/30/2024
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