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Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $62,354 - $138,000 a year
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Cleaner - Environmental Specialist
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Materials & Manufacturing Researchers
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $62,354 - $138,000 a year
- Temporary
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Manufacturing
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Microelectronics Researchers
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $62,354 - $138,000 a year
- Temporary
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Mover & Grounds Specialist
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $17.50 - $19.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Computer Operator
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $18 an hour
- Online Application
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- Paid time off
Sergeant
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Windows
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- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Life Sciences & Biotechnology Researchers
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $18.00 - $26.44 an hour
- Temporary
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Fundamental Knowledge Researchers
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $62,354 - $138,000 a year
- Temporary
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Repairer, Rensselaer Tech Park
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $21.00 - $22.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
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- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Administrative Coordinator
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Online Application
- 5 years
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- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
EMPAC Overhire Pool
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $16 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
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- Mid-level
Accountant
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —New York State
- $62,400 - $69,500 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Award Administrator
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Indiana
- $63,000 - $65,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Tenured Faculty Openings in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $225,000 - $300,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Senior level
- Health insurance
Operations Specialist
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $18.50 - $22.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Public Safety Officer I
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $20.25 - $22.55 an hour
- Online Application
- Management
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- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Assistant Vice President, Research Administration & Security
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Indiana
- $203,600 - $260,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- Finance
- University
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Research Engineer
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
- $66,000 - $95,000 a year
- Online Application
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Plumber
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute —Troy, NY
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- Online Application
- Customer service
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- Health insurance

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Job Details

Temporary | Part-time | Full-time
$62,354 - $138,000 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Health insurance

Qualifications

Scientific research
Mid-level
Doctor of Philosophy
Networking through strategic partnership building
Strategic partnerships
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers

Job no: 495508
Work type: Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal or Temporary
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Research: Energy, Environment, and Sustainability, Researchers and Research Support

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and IBM's Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century.

Today, the Rensselaer research enterprise comprises $104 million in annual research expenditures, supports a diverse range of research centers and platforms, and ensures the advancement of interdisciplinary research in six key areas:

Life Science & Biotechnology (Bioscience, Bio Manufacturing, Bioscience, Diagnosis)
Future Computing (Data / AI, High Performance Computing, Quantum, Bits/Neurons/Qubits)
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability (Energy Solutions, Built Environment, Freshwater, Sustainability)
Materials & Manufacturing (Mat. Discovery, Mat. Processing, Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics)
Micro-electronics (Mat. & Metrology, Hardware Co-design, Computational Microelectronics, Hetero-integration)
Fundamental Knowledge (AstroX, Origins, Cognitive & Social, Financial)

The Office for Research collaborates with important external partners in the federal and state government, foundations and in industry to expand the impact our work and to support our world-class researchers as they improve lives, advance society, and change the world.

The mission of the Office for Research is to drive and support the Research Enterprise, increase Rensselaer impact and visibility, and communicate to the national and international community that Rensselaer researchers are defining the frontiers of discovery and innovation.

Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, # astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu.

Are you ready to change the world? !

Job Summary

Some of the areas that may be hiring researchers and research support positions in the Energy, Environment, and Sustainability area include:

https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/institute-energy-built-environment-and-smart-systems-ebess
https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/center-architecture-science-and-ecology-case
https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/center-future-energy-systems-cfes
https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/darrin-fresh-water-institute-dfwi
https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/baruch-center-biochemical-solar-energy-research
https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/center-flow-physics-and-control-cefpac
https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/center-ultra-wide-area-resilient-electric-energy-transmission-networks-curent

Note: The availability of positions is dependent on the availability of sponsored funding. Not all areas will have all positions, and some areas may be fully staffed.

Qualifications

Postdoctoral Research Associate -
- Candidates must have finished all requirements for their PhD or foreign equivalent at the beginning of their appointment
Research Associate or (Sr.) Research Scientist -
- Opportunities exist for those with a relevant advanced degree, publication record, and/or significant additional years of paid professional experience in a related position. Individuals who possess these qualifications and who have the potential to, or a demonstrated track record of being able to build collaborative external partnerships are especially desirable
(Sr.) Research Specialist -
- Positions require a relevant bachelor's degree / foreign equivalent or higher
(Sr.) Research Engineer -
Research Assistant -
- candidates must possess an associate's degree / foreign equivalent or relevant combination of experience, education and training

Pay transparency data:

Pay transparency disclosure: The actual salary/wage that is provided to selected candidates will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the needs of the department, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. The following hiring ranges are provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Postdoctoral Research Associate: $62,354 - $65,000 / yr
Research Associate: $64,000 - $66,000 / yr
Research Scientist: $66,000 - $95,000 / yr
Sr. Research Scientist: $80,000 - $138,000 / yr
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Research Specialist: $18.00 - $26.44 / hr
Sr. Research Specialist: $62,354 - 66,000 / yr
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Research Engineer: $66,000 - $86,000 / yr
Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 – $95,000 / yr
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Research Assistant: $16.00 - $22.00 / hr

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload any required documents, such as your resume and cover letter

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact [email protected]

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

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