Do you have a passion for mental health?
Are you looking to grow your career in an academic research setting?
If the answer is yes, then check out all of the great employment opportunities (hybrid eligible) we have within iSPARC and our research centers. Consider applying today or share with someone you know who would be interested!

The iSPARC (Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center) is a part of the UMass Chan Medical School's Department of Psychiatry. 

We are a Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) Center of Excellence for Public Mental Health Services and Implementation Research that aims to improve the mental and behavioral health of all citizens of Massachusetts and beyond. iSPARC is committed to transferring knowledge and insights gained through rigorous research to improve the lives of people with lived mental health experience.

We conduct Participatory Action Research, an all-inclusive approach that ensures that every aspect of our research incorporates the voices of those with lived mental health experience.

Current Opportunities Include:

iSPARC

KT Undergraduate Internship for course credit. This internship position will work with the Digital/Social Media Manager and the Communication Specialist on the iSPARC Communications team to plan, create, and implement our social media strategy. The internship is for the 2023/24 school year (either fall or spring semester) and may be fully remote or hybrid.

Lifeline for Moms / Lifeline for Families

The Senior Research Program Manager is a full-time role that will direct the Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCORI)  clinical trial for the Pathways for Perinatal Mental Health Equity (Pathways) study. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing clinical trials, strong project management skills and professional and/or personal experience with mental health.

We strongly encourage candidates who increase the field’s depth in research that addresses the needs of underserved racial or ethnic groups. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Chan Medical School recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.