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Administrative Assistant 2 Provide direct support to 3-5 NSE faculty members, their students, visitors and postdoctoral staff; assist with MIT administration navigation and grant/contract compliance ...

... staff, postdoctoral associates, visitors, and temporary employees while ensuring accurate ... Experience with immigration processes, higher education administration, and MIT systems and ...

HR/Finance Assistant

Cambridge, MA

$41K - $52K/yr

... MIT UROP office, MIT HR, etc to resolve challenging questions; provides relevant administrative ... e. postdoc non-renewal letters), reports, and forms; update databases; and help manage the ...

Will work in a leadership role as part of the newly established Data Science division at MIT's PSFC ... postdoctoral associates; contribute original research to the PSFC program; and produce work for ...

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What are the typical responsibilities and challenges of an MIT postdoc?

MIT Postdocs are primarily responsible for conducting original research, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to the grant-writing process. They often mentor graduate and undergraduate students, coordinate experiments or computational projects, and collaborate with diverse academic and industry partners. A common challenge is balancing multiple research projects while meeting publication deadlines and funding requirements. Postdocs frequently attend conferences, present their work, and engage in professional development activities, all within a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment. Working at MIT provides ample opportunity for networking and career growth, but it also demands excellent time management and adaptability.

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Cities in Massachusetts with the most Mit Postdoc job openings:

Infographic showing various Mit Postdoc job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Postdoctoral Associate

MIT Human Resources

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Urban Studies and Planning, reports directly to the MIT Faculty Supervisor. This NSF-funded project focuses on empowering youth as civic innovators and building social cohesion and collective wellness in their local neighborhoods. Working at the intersection of human-computer interaction (HCI), community-engaged research, social computing, and civic technologies, the research team will design, deploy, and evaluate systems that strengthen community connectivity and support youth-led civic engagement. The project brings together interdisciplinary investigators across Georgia Tech, MIT, and Northeastern University. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Research Leadership, Project Management & Collaboration, Community Engagement, and Dissemination. Will play a central role in shaping research activities, leading fieldwork, coordinating community partners, mentoring students, and producing high-impact publications.


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Our mission is to advance a vibrant and diverse work community where individuals and groups thrive and contribute to MIT's excellence. We offer Support, Services, and Programs to enhance your work life. We're here to help. MIT is committed to helping employees achieve a healthy balance between their careers and the full lives they lead off-campus. Explore all of MIT's Work & Life resources, including MyLife Services, which provides 24/7 access to a network of experts available to help with life’s challenges.

Industry

Human resource programs administration

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Cambridge, MA, US

Year founded

2014