Who we are

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

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

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. 

Job Summary

The Student Services Coordinator serves in the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, located in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering. The Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of activities relating to the recruitment of new undergraduate students to the department, the retention and satisfaction of current students, and support of accreditation assessment activities. In addition, the Coordinator will be the first student-facing individual addressing general inquiries and questions for MANE students and faculty and is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for the School of Engineering and MANE. The Coordinator reports to the Senior Student Services Administrator. The Coordinator is expected to work independently and as part of a team of student-focused service providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Related Field preferred 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
• Requires planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Requires ability to analyze and interpret technical and other data
• Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Requires ability to anticipate and solve problems

Representative Job Duties

• Serve as first point of contact for MANE undergraduate students, responding to basic advising and logistics questions. Appropriately refer to appropriate campus resources such as CCPD, Student Success, Counseling Center, etc. 
• Monitor registration and enrollment management for MANE courses. Assist students with scheduling difficulties that may arise during registration periods, coordinating with the registrar’s office as needed.
• Provide logistic support for the Sr. Student Services Administrator to facilitate the provision of academic advising services to current students and faculty including managing communication to students (e.g., organizing webinars for prospective students, organize MANE involvement in PREFACE and other Institute outreach programs), maintaining contact lists for MANE undergraduate students
• Plan, arrange and coordinate all admission events such as Medalist Day, Fall Open House, and Spring Accepted Student Celebrations. Coordinate special Department events: coordinate with entities across the campus as needed, anticipate needs, organize the necessary components for successful events, ensure readiness in advance of the activity and participate in execution of events
• Help build community within the MANE department through organization and facilitation of regularly scheduled social events. Coordinate with undergraduate and graduate student services on department event logistics, advertising, and planning
• Provide faculty with limited logistical support such as scheduling classrooms for tests and review sessions, facilitating testing accommodations for students when needed, and monitoring course syllabi compliance. Coordinate the course and final exam schedules of all MANE Department courses with UGSS Director and Institute personnel. Enter courses and faculty assignments into Institute wide enterprise systems in accordance with established standards and timetables. 
•  Work with ABET Curriculum Coordinators, Department faculty and ABET support staff throughout the academic year to ensure ABET requirements and polices are being followed; collect all necessary course documentation for review by external ABET evaluators. 
• MANE Representative to coordinate Catalog and Curriculum revisions. Consult with MANE leadership including the Director of MANE Undergraduate Student Services, Associate Department Heads, etc. to incorporate all catalog revisions and curriculum template updates. 
• Welcome on-site visitors to the JEC; answer general inquiries and direct visitors to appropriate locations and services as needed. Ordering supplies and other duties related to academic advising and office operations. 
• Train, schedule, and provide direction to work study students to assist with department tasks. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $24.00

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

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

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. 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).

Who we are

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

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

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. 

Job Summary

The Public Safety Sergeant provides supervision of shift including responsibility for assigning and coordinating Officer duties, evaluation of daily patrol activity and reports, productivity reports, special events, conflict resolution, emergency response and law enforcement coordination.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some college credits completed
• (4) Four or more years of experience in safety or law enforcement
• Requires 60 credits from an accredited college or 30 credits plus an honorable discharge from the military
• Relevant law enforcement supervisory experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license
• Must be available for flexible shift scheduling

Relevant combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires clear and effective verbal and written skills
• Requires ability to effectively deal with multiple emergency situations
• Requires excellent customer relation skills
• Requires critical decision making
• Requires ability to effectively supervise staff and resources
• Requires the ability to utilize PC and the applications associated with Windows Office and job specific software

Representative Job Duties

• Provides supervision, direction and guidance to assigned staff, including commendations and discipline; completes performance evaluations; inspections of personnel and equipment; assists in training. Ensures shift is appropriately staffed for operations; including relief shift. Sets examples for others by regularly performing at or above all standards. Enables others to enhance performance by providing resources, advice and support. Supports actions of members with supervisors when necessary. Is open to suggestions and credits others for contributions.

• Conducts thorough preliminary investigations and administrative matters involving personnel in compliance with Department procedures. Takes investigative actions when necessary and makes appropriate notifications. Coordinates follow-up investigations per administrative directive; monitors the interviewing of suspects and victims.

• Ensures that incoming shifts are briefed regarding pertinent information and events, monitors equipment issuance and usage; supervise intake and release of confiscated/lost/found property.

• Communicate operational issues or concerns directly to the Lieutenant and maintain other inter-shift communications.

• Coordinate Rensselaer emergency and non-emergency response and notifications after normal business hours.

• Observe and monitor campus activities; respond to and coordinate a variety of calls including emergencies that require appropriate action based upon department procedures; operate patrol vehicle as assigned; maintain equipment.

• Maintain professional demeanor toward community and guests; maintain appropriate confidentiality in all situations conveying information only on a need-to-know basis.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Shift

Public Safety: Rotating shifts, including evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.

Travel

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $26.00

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

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

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. 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).

Who we are

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

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

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. 

Job Summary

The Operation Specialist performs a full range of administrative and financial duties supporting the Director of Physical Plant, Associate Director of Physical Plant, CP&FD Capital Projects Analyst and department managers and supervisors. The Operations Specialist also assists in coordinating administrative activities within the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in an office or professional setting involving customer service or counseling

Applicants must meet the stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to operate a personal computer and demonstrate proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Multi-Task; work on many different things at the same time.
• Requires good written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to compose correspondence and reports.
• Ability to perform financial functions.
• Requires excellent telephone skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Representative Job Duties

• Manage utility accounts by tracking and processing payments for electric, gas, and water for campus buildings.

• Search for and create work orders in FAMIS.

• Process requisitions, change orders, and invoice payments using multiple systems (FAMIS, OSCAR, and Lucernex).

• Process UFPO/DIG SAFE tickets.

• Submit non-exempt pager pay memos to Payroll twice per month.

• Calculate and submit asbestos differential payments to Payroll at the end of each non-exempt pay period.

• Coordinate new employee onboarding and hiring processes, including cell phones, card access, IT access, FAMIS setup, parking permits, clothing orders, and maintenance of contact and distribution lists; schedule interviews, prepare interview packets, and assist with hiring paperwork as needed.

• Process tuition reimbursement forms for Physical Plant staff and Concur expense reports as needed.

• Prepare for monthly lottery meetings by running eligibility reports for Physical Plant and E&SS and confirming dates and refreshments.

• Greet and direct visitors, order supplies, and distribute mail as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $18.50 - $20.50

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

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

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. 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).

Who we are

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

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

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. 

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach, Offensive Coordinator will assist the Head Football Coach in managing Rensselaer’s Football Program including all aspects of Offense, which encompasses daily operations, recruiting, program planning and project coordination, fiscal and personnel management, and alumni and community outreach efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Minimum of one (1) year of college coaching experience

• Valid driver’s license

Applicants must meet all stated minimum education and experience requirement

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Strong planning, organization, and time management abilities

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work within a diverse academic community

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

• Strong problem-solving and anticipatory skills

• Proven instructional and game plan development abilities

• Flexibility to adapt to and support a changing work environment

• Comprehensive understanding of NCAA rules and regulations

• Ability to provide effective leadership to student-athletes, fostering both athletic and academic development

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Representative Job Duties

1. Coordinate the offense. Build a successful team through activities such as scouting the opposition, identifying team strengths and weaknesses, creating game strategies, running effective practices, and motivating student athletes.

2. Coordinate football academic mentor program. Support the academic success of student athletes through such activities as running study halls, maintaining grade books, enforcing class attendance, and directing students to the appropriate resources. Provide an example of and advise students on life skills such as teamwork, cooperation, time management, handling adversity, failure and success. Increase the knowledge and skill level of student athletes in their sport.

3. Develop and carry out strategies to identify, recruit and admit student athletes that will enhance the program’s ability to perform.

4. Assist the head coach in program fund raising efforts aimed at a variety of constituencies, including Alumni, fans, local and corporate advertisers.

5. Manage the people, facilities and other resources needed to effectively operate the team. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
   • Schedule games, meets and matches and arrange team travel
   • Manage games, meets and matches when hosting home games
   • Ensure NCAA and Conference Rule Compliance
   • Represent Rensselaer at Conference and League Meetings

6. Participate in the development of a performance plan and a performance-based budget that realistically reflects the priorities and needs of the assigned sport. Adhere to Rensselaer policies for procurement of goods and services. Carry out expenditure tracking and controls.

7. Carry out human resource functions for staff, including hiring, evaluation, training, developing, supporting, coaching, and when necessary, counseling and initiating disciplinary actions. Recruit and select staff to assist in attainment of goals and objectives.

8. Intercollegiate Contests Management (for Assigned Teams):
   • Arrange and communicate dates, times and sites for competitions for selected assigned sports
   • Handle changes as they become necessary
   • Confirm the officials assigned
   • Home Game Administration for assigned teams
   • Meet and greet visiting teams and officials
   • Supervise set up and tear down
   • Troubleshoot on game days
   • Assign individuals to serve as home game administrators for selected outdoor activities

9. Chair, or lead specific efforts, such as the Athletic Safety Committee or other committees. Act as Departmental liaison. Responsible for Camp or Clinic Coordination.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

Non Standard Shift: The incumbent is expected to be available during games, practices, and recruiting events, all of which may take place outside of standard business hours. 

Travel

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $62,354 

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

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

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. 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).

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. 

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? Apply now!

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
***

Research Specialist: $18.00 - $26.44 / hr
Sr. Research Specialist: $62,354 - 66,000 / yr
***

Research Engineer: $66,000 - $86,000 / yr
Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 – $95,000 / yr
***

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 careers@rpi.edu 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

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. 

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? Apply now!

Job Summary

Some of the areas that may be hiring researchers and research support positions in the Future of Computing area include:

• https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/center-computational-innovations-cci
• https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/institute-data-exploration-and-applications-idea
• https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/network-science-and-technology-center-nest
• https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/scientific-computation-research-center-scorec
• https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/center-mobility-vertical-lift-move
• https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/center-modeling-optimization-and-computational-analysis-moca 

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
***

Research Specialist: $18.00 - $26.44 / hr
Sr. Research Specialist: $62,354 - 66,000 / yr
***

Research Engineer: $66,000 - $86,000 / yr
Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 – $95,000 / yr
***

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 careers@rpi.edu 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

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. 

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? Apply now!

Job Summary

Some of the areas that may be hiring researchers and research support positions in the area of Microelectronics include:

• Materials & Metrology
• Hardware Co-design
• Computational Microelectronics
• Hetero-integration

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
***

Research Specialist: $18.00 - $26.44 / hr
Sr. Research Specialist: $62,354 - 66,000 / yr
***

Research Engineer: $66,000 - $86,000 / yr
Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 – $95,000 / yr
***

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 careers@rpi.edu 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

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. 

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? Apply now!

Job Summary

Some of the areas that may be hiring researchers and research support positions in the area of Fundamental Knowledge include:

• AstroX
• Origins
• Cognitive & Social Sciences
• Financial

• Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC)

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 careers@rpi.edu 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

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Job Summary

Incumbents are hired on an if/when needed basis during events at the Houston Field House. Representative assignments include:

Parking Lot Attendant: Sell lot spaces, and keep supervisor apprised of any problems or issues that arise.

Usher: Assist patrons entering and exiting the building with seating, directions, etc.. Enforce Field House rules regarding blocking aisles, no smoking, no alcohol, etc., and keep supervisor apprised of any problems or issues that arise.

Zamboni Driver: Operate zamboni ice resurfacer as required; Assist in ice making operations, maintain ice and repair damaged ice; Clean locker rooms after use, check for and report damage in locker rooms; clear lockers.

Box Office Clerk: Assigns seats and sells tickets using an automated ticket system. Processes cash, credit cards and check sales. Balances cash drawer and maintains appropriate sales records. Answers telephone calls and assists patrons with information.

Ticket Taker: Take ticket from patron, check validity. Provide verbal directions and information as required and requested. Maintain order and traffic flow of patrons entering the building. Keep supervisor apprised of all problems and issues that arise. In the event of an emergency, assist patrons exiting the building. At the end of an event, assist patrons exiting the building, maintaining an orderly flow of traffic.

Sound Technician: Set sound equipment, including headsets, level sound booth in sync with announcer, canned music, and live music. Trouble shoot sound problems throughout event. Secure all sound equipment after event.

Minimum Qualifications

All positions require superb customer service skills and ability to follow directions, and the ability and willingness to comply with safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety and safety of others.  Individuals under 18 years of age must have working paters.

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

All positions require superb customer service skills and ability to follow directions, and the ability and willingness to comply with safety rules and procedures to ensure personal safety and safety of others.

Usher- Ability to stand for long periods of time

Parking Lot Attendant- Attention to detail for counting change, collecting monies and accounting for ticket stubs – Ability to stand for long periods of time – Ability to spend long periods of time in outdoor environment

Zamboni Driver- Ability to operate the Zamboni ice re-surfacer with a high degree of skill, using the tandem machine pattern (Must have a valid US driver’s license -Must be 18 years of age or older)

Box Office Clerk- High School diploma or equivalent – Demonstrated math ability – Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ticket Taker- Ability to stand for long periods of time

Sound Technician-Demonstrated ability and knowledge of sound equipment with set up and operation

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $16.00

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

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload any required documents

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu 

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. 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.