Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Research Assistant Professor

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Research Assistant Professor

Plan and deliver instruction, assess student progress, and develop curriculum.

10 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $83,314, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $820.1K
Role median: $83,314
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$26,822$125,595+

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How total compensation varies among the 10 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Research Assistant Professor beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $83,314 ranks #2 of 2. See Research Assistant Professor across all of Massachusetts →

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South Carolina

$90,000 · 69

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Employees with this title

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Ali Sarvghad Batn Moghaddam

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$125,603

Base pay: $86,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $39,557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,603
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $121,435
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $39,557
Pay Code A15: $39,557
Service End Date: Sep 7, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432946866

Ali Sarvghad Batn Moghaddam works as a Research Assistant Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Ali earned $125,603 in 2024. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Caroline Desgranges

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$125,556

Base pay: $117,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,995
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,556
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $69,142
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $7,995
Pay Code A15: $7,995
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433543605
Year-to-Date Pay: $125,556

Caroline Desgranges holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,556.

Jeffery Doherty

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$120,654

Base pay: $118,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,654
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $120,109
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $2,375
Pay Code A15: $2,375
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1430114114

Jeffery Doherty is a Research Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $120,654. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Dragoljub Kosanovic

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$113,145

Base pay: $85,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,996
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,145
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $173,307
Bargaining Group Number: A50
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Other Pay (Actual): $27,996
Pay Code A14: $27,996
Service End Date: Apr 20, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430461123

Dragoljub Kosanovic is a Research Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $113,145. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA MSP Faculty.

Jinde Zhang

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$102,132

Base pay: $102,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,132
Employment type: Full Time Employee

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $103,712
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431909505
Year-to-Date Pay: $102,132

Jinde Zhang works as a Research Assistant Professor for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Jinde earned $102,132 in 2025.

Patrick Kearns

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$64,497

Base pay: $46,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,497
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $73,549
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $18,104
Service End Date: Aug 23, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431819662
Year-to-Date Pay: $64,497

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Patrick Kearns serves as a Research Assistant Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,497. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Ibrahim Ibrahim

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$55,044

Base pay: $33,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $21,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,044
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,000
Bargaining Group Number: L90
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Other Pay (Actual): $764
Pay Buyout (Actual): $20,357
Pay Code A15: $764
Service End Date: May 17, 2025

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Ibrahim Ibrahim serves as a Research Assistant Professor. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,044. They are represented by MTA/NEA MSP/UML Faculty.

Dong Han

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$43,446

Base pay: $26,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,166
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,446
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,120
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $17,166
Service End Date: May 4, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432479607
Year-to-Date Pay: $43,446

Dong Han is a Research Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $43,446. Union affiliation: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.

Cora Roelofs

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$43,199

Base pay: $38,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,372
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,199
Employment type: Part Time Contractor

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,706
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Lowell
Service End Date: Aug 10, 2024
Transaction Number: 1430379054
Year-to-Date Pay: $6,878

Cora Roelofs holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time contractor. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,199.

Jacques Pienaar

Research Assistant Professor/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

$26,822

Base pay: $18,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,707
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,822
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,936
Bargaining Group Number: B40
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Boston
Pay Buyout (Actual): $8,707
Service End Date: Mar 23, 2024
Transaction Number: 1433064438
Year-to-Date Pay: $26,822

Jacques Pienaar holds the role of Research Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,822. They are represented by MSP/FSU Faculty & Librarian.