Projects

Bio 282 Phage Bioinformatics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Fall 2026

Undergraduate TAs for Phage Bioinformatics will learn teaching techniques and increase their understanding of Phage Bioinformatics course material by assisting with the course, offering direct student…
11 sp. | 6 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Microbiology (+2)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiologyMicrobiology

Bio 153 Phage Discovery Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Fall 2026

Undergraduate TAs for Phage Discovery will learn teaching techniques and increase their understanding of Phage Discovery Laboratory course material by assisting with lab sections.
40 sp. | 108 appl.
Time commitment
1-4 h/wk (+1)
1-4 h/wk5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology (+1)
BiologyMicrobiology

General Genetics Lab (BIO384; previously BIO284) Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (SP26)

We seek four undergraduate teaching assistants (UTA) to assist with Monday (1:25-5:25PM), Tuesday (1:00-5:00PM), Wednesday (1:25-5:25PM), or Thursday (1:00-5:00PM) lab sections of General Genetics Lab…
4 sp. | 7 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (+1)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiology

New hormonal therapy and Alzheimer's neuropathology

We are looking for a student with cryostat and immunohistochemistry experience for a project investigating the effects of a new estrogen therapy on Alzheimer's-like neuropathology in the primate brain…
2 sp. | 22 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Sustainable grass sports fields: establishment + maintenance (Fall 2026)

This project studies sustainable turfgrass management for sports fields. The objective is to help field managers keep athletes safe while optimizing inputs of water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
2 sp. | 7 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk (+2)
8-10 h/wk11-14 h/wk15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Agriculture (+8)
AgricultureCivil EngineeringEarth, Geographic, and Climate SciencesEnvironmental ScienceHorticultural ScienceLandscape ContractingSustainable Building and Construction ManagementSustainable HorticultureTurfgrass Science & Management

Bio161H Quant Biology of the Cell Undergraduate Teaching Assistant F26 (Francis)

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (uTAs) for Bio161H develop their teaching and leadership skills and deepen their understanding of cell and molecular biology by attending class meetings, holding help…
5 sp. | 12 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

BIOL 151 (Moscarella) Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for Fall 2026

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for BIOL 151 develop their teaching and leadership skills and deepen their understanding of cell and molecular biology by attending lectures, leading or…
18 sp. | 53 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

BIO 151 (Zehnder) Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for Fall 2026

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for BIO 151 develop their teaching and leadership skills and deepen their understanding of cell and molecular biology by attending lectures, leading or helping…
18 sp. | 43 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

Bio 153 Phage Discovery Lead UTA/Floater Fall 2026

Lead UTAs for Phage Discovery will mentor new UTAs and work closely with graduate TAs to troubleshoot and implement best practices in the lab. Lead UTAs float between multiple lab sections each week…
6 sp. | 16 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Microbiology (+1)
BiologyMicrobiology

Long-term Tick Surveillance in Western Massachusetts

Gain practical field experience as a Seasonal Surveillance Technician in the Lover Lab! We will travel to hotspots across the pioneer valley to collect ticks and contribute to public health research.
1 sp. | 1 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk (+2)
8-10 h/wk11-14 h/wk15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Public Health & Health Sciences (+3)
BiologyEnvironmental ScienceNatural Resources ConservationPublic Health & Health Sciences

Bio 288 Physiology Undergraduate TA Fall 2026 - Dr. Rocheleau

Bio 288 Undergraduate TAs will provide instructional assistance and peer mentoring for the Physiology course. UTA Responsibilities: Attend all classes (Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 pm to 2:15 pm)…
8 sp. | 3 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

Develop project material for intro to data science course

In this project, you will develop new project materials for the course STAT310 Fundamental Concepts of Statistics. About the course STAT310 Fundamental Concepts of Statistics is typically one of the…
1 sp. | 7 appl.
Time commitment
1-4 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Mathematics & Statistics

Research Reading Group - Foster Care & Adoption Focus

This reading group provides a broad introduction to research conducted in the fields of psychology, human development, and social work through a specific focus on foster care and adoption studies…
8 sp. | 12 appl.
Time commitment
1-4 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Psychology

Undergraduate TA - Physiology (BIOL 288) - Fall 2026 - Dr. Lonthair

The BIOL 288 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (uTA) will serve in an instructional capacity for Physiology in the Fall 2026 semester by providing instructional assistance and peer mentoring. Example…
10 sp. | 20 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

UMass Carbon Farming Initiative: Growing Climate Smart Agriculture

Students will work directly with the Carbon Farming Initiative’s two campus Agroforestry demonstration plots at the Agriculture Learning Center with Stockbridge School of Agriculture faculty Lisa…
5 sp. | 8 appl.
Time commitment
1-4 h/wk (+1)
1-4 h/wk5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences (+7)
AgricultureEarth, Geographic, and Climate SciencesEcology and Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental ScienceHorticultural SciencePlant and Soil ScienceSustainable Food & FarmingSustainable Horticulture

Bio285 (Francis) Cell/Mol Biology Undergraduate Teaching Assistant F26

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (uTAs) for Bio285 develop their teaching and leadership skills and deepen their understanding of cell and molecular biology by attending class meetings, holding help…
10 sp. | 26 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

Learn about sleep and memory in the Somneuro Lab! Summer & Fall Positions available

The Somneuro Lab at UMass Amherst is accepting undergraduate research assistants to engage in cutting edge sleep research for course credit (Fall). The position is unpaid though students with summer…
10 sp. | 54 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk (+1)
8-10 h/wk15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Psychology

Scoping review: Learning about disability through media

The purpose of the scoping review is to better understand how audiovisual media can be leveraged to teach students about disability and neurodiversity. Students working on this project will have the…
5 sp. | 19 appl.
Time commitment
1-4 h/wk (+2)
1-4 h/wk5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Afro-American Studies (+6)
Afro-American StudiesAnthropologyCommunicationEducationPsychologySocial Thought & Political EconomySociology

BIO151 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (Cass; FA26)

Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for Bio151 will deepen their understanding of core concepts in cell and molecular biology, and gain experience teaching in both large and small group settings…
18 sp. | 67 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

Seeking Undergraduate Researchers for Human Factors Projects

The Human Performance Laboratory (HPL) within the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is seeking undergraduate student researchers. The HPL conducts research in Human Factors with…
2 sp. | 3 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Industrial Engineering

Fall 2026 General Genetics (BIO311) Undergraduate TAs (Raimer)

We seek six to eight undergraduate teaching assistants (uTAs) to assist with General Genetics (BIO311) in fall 2026. In this position, uTAs will increase their understanding and proficiency with core…
8 sp. | 22 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (+1)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiology

BIO564 - Human Physiology: Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Fall 2026

The BIO564 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant will serve in an instructional capacity for Human Physiology (BIO564) for the Fall 2026 semester, by providing instructional assistance and peer mentoring.
3 sp. | 1 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

The Public Health Equity Young Scholars Summer Enrichment Program

The Public Health Equity Young Scholars Summer Enrichment Program is a public health careers exploration program for rising 7th-10th graders from historically underrepresented backgrounds, with the…
4 sp. | 6 appl.
Time commitment
15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (+6)
Biostatistics and EpidemiologyCommunity Health EducationEnvironmental Health SciencesHealth Policy & ManagementKinesiologyNutritionSpeech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Individual Differences in Development Lab, Psych and Brain Sciences

Join the Individual Differences in Development Lab (IDDLab) at UMass Amherst! Note: Applicants must rank one of three specific sub-projects (described below) in their application. Applicants who…
7 sp. | 62 appl.
Time commitment
1-4 h/wk (+2)
1-4 h/wk5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Neuroscience (+2)
Mathematics & StatisticsNeurosciencePsychology

Biology LEAD Program

The Linking Employment and Academic Development (LEAD) is a great way to develop professional skills and increase your career readiness! Students in the Biology LEAD Program will spend one semester at…
25 sp. | 1 appl.
Time commitment
15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Animal Science (+4)
Animal ScienceBiochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiologyNeurosciencePlant Biology

Learning Lab Research Assistant

We are searching for responsible, motivated, and organized undergraduates to join the Learning Lab team. We have positions for two data collection projects, one on gender based stereotyped threat and…
3 sp. | 40 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Psychology

LRC Supplemental Instruction Program

SI Leaders plan and facilitate 2 weekly review sessions for students enrolled in a specific class, create worksheets to promote course review and address student questions and concerns. Ideal…
30 sp. | 19 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Civil Engineering (+13)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiologyBiomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceEconomicsElectrical & Computer EngineeringKinesiologyMathematicsMathematics & StatisticsMechanical & Industrial EngineeringPhysics

Developing hydrogel systems for brain organoid culture

The Sun lab is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate student to contribute to a research project focused on the synthesis and characterization of hyaluronic acid–based hydrogels for…
1 sp. | 55 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk (+2)
8-10 h/wk11-14 h/wk15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (+4)
BiologyBiomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryMechanical & Industrial Engineering

BIOS Mentors - Summer 2026 - Phillis

BIOS (Biology Intensive Orientation Session) requires mentors to help guide student through the program and provide the voice experience to the incoming first year students who join the program. All…
4 sp. | 19 appl.
Time commitment
15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

Evaluation of New Northern Highbush Blueberry Varieties for Sustainable Field Production in Massachusetts

Blueberries are a vital specialty crop in Massachusetts, contributing to the state’s agricultural diversity and providing high-value fresh fruit for local markets. However, achieving consistent yields…
1 sp. | 1 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Horticultural Science (+1)
Horticultural SciencePlant and Soil Science

RA in RDCL: Reasoning, Decision making, and Computational modeling Lab

TO APPLY, FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING SURVEY: https://forms.gle/ZWH8NEn7wvJ6xgdu6 Thank you for considering joining RDCL (Reasoning, Decision making, and Computational modeling Lab) as a research assistant…
5 sp. | 23 appl.
Time commitment
1-4 h/wk (+2)
1-4 h/wk5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Mathematics & Statistics (+2)
Computer ScienceMathematics & StatisticsPsychology

BIOL 151 Undergraduate TA (Randall Phillis)

Undergraduate TAs in BIOL 151 will primarily work with Grad TAs to lead discussion sections of the course. Additionally, TAs help with student tutoring, discussion group activity design and…
20 sp. | 54 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology

UTA for Bio151 With Rounds

BIO 151 (Rounds) Undergraduate Teaching Assistants for Fall 2026 Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTAs) for BIO 151 develop their teaching and leadership skills and deepen their understanding of…
22 sp. | 50 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biology (+1)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiology

Unravelling terpene metabolism

Plants produce an extraordinary array of chemical compounds that enable them to adapt to their ecological environment, many of which have been developed into pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Our…
2 sp. | 32 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk (+1)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (+2)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyChemistryPlant Biology

Natural History Outreach and Exhibit Design

Interested in science education and outreach, natural history, or art? Work with the UMass Natural History Collections and help design their next exhibit. This is a 2-semester independent study.
10 sp. | 12 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Science (Interdepartmental)

Reimagining Justice Lab

The Reimagining Justice Lab is looking for research assistants for summer 2026. This is a great opportunity to engage with a lively group of fellow undergraduates, explore what social scientific…
30 sp. | 30 appl.
Time commitment
5-7 h/wk (+3)
5-7 h/wk8-10 h/wk11-14 h/wk15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Science (Interdepartmental)

Work Study Employment - Lab Assistant for Biology's Teaching Labs in the ISB

Thanks for your interest in our ISB BioLabs Lab Assistant Team! This is a great opportunity to become part of a small, supportive group that helps keep our teaching labs running smoothly. Lab…
3 sp. | 20 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk (+2)
8-10 h/wk11-14 h/wk15+ h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Neuroscience (+4)
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiologyDevelopmental BiologyMicrobiologyNeuroscience

Fertility Management in High Organic Matter System

This project educates farmers about fertility testing and managing high OM systems. It emphasizes fertility management to meet plant nutrition requirements while also addressing compaction, drainage…
2 sp. | 3 appl.
Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Field(s) of Study
Sustainable Food & Farming (+2)
Horticultural SciencePlant and Soil ScienceSustainable Food & Farming