UMass Boston Institute for Asian American Studies

The Institute for Asian American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston is seeking a Senior Research Associate!

The Senior Research Associate will initiate, develop, lead, and conduct research and related projects for the Institute for Asian American Studies. Responsibilities include seeking external funding; pursuing collaborations with a variety of entities including faculty, government agencies and community-based organizations; and supervising research and program support staff. Support staff includes UMass Boston undergraduate and graduate students. This is a unique opportunity for those interested in research on Asian American issues and Asian American community engagement.

For details and to apply, please visit https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/job/527898/senior-research-associate.

Applications must be submitted through the UMass Boston HR website by October 12, 2025.

The report from the first MA Asian and Pacific Islander American Community Survey is available now, with responses from over 1,400 APIAs across the state on topics such as economic stability, political engagement, safety and sense of belonging, healthcare access, and recent executive actions by the federal administration. https://scholarworks.umb.edu/iaas_pubs/54/