Entry Level Sustainability Tech Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts scientific research experiments using advanced knowledge of research field and theory
• Analyzes results and produces reports and figures for presentation and publication
• Writes manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and assists in grant writing
• Develops and delivers presentations of research results at conferences
• Participates in outreach activities involving tours, presentations, and open houses
• Engages in professional development to stay current on emerging research and technology in relevant field
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of relevant field of research
• Knowledge of scientific research theory and methods
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite and applicable research software
• Skill in scientific writing with attention to detail and precision
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report on complex data sets
• Ability to independently plan and execute research

Minimum Education & Experience

• Master's degree in related field
• No experience required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Specialized Contributor Level 1 - A developing, entry-level role focused on acquiring skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work. Responsibilities are well defined and limited in scope. Identifies, defines, and addresses problems and issues which are not immediately evident but are of limited complexity. Problems are typically solved through drawing from standard procedures and analysis.

Additional Details

This is a two-year grant funded position. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) at Rochester Institute of Technology is accepting applications for its second Getty Global Art & Sustainability Fellow.

IPI's Fellows contribute to generating new resources and professional development opportunities that help encourage and enable more institutions to implement sustainable preservation practices. Fellows have opportunities to work with research, preservation services, and operations staff at IPI to learn about and contribute to current research initiatives, participate in education programs, and attend professional development activities that strengthen his/her/their professional networks. Fellows will have workstations in the IPI office spaces alongside IPI staff members, and be given access to all of the laboratory, library, and classroom resources. They will also have access to RIT's libraries and have the potential to connect with allied colleagues on campus during their Fellowships.

For this Fellowship, we are seeking applications from candidates with an educational background in mechanical engineering, building physics, data science, preservation science, or related field. Applicants must also demonstrate an interest in preservation science and cultural heritage preservation. The goal is to identify a Fellow with engineering skills who is interested in pursuing research on topics such as energy monitoring, the role collection materials can have on temperature and relative humidity management, or energy saving strategies/materials that have proved successful in other fields, but not yet tested or evaluated for collection environments; or similar topics.

To apply, you will need to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a project proposal (research statement). The proposal submitted will be assessed for alignment with IPI's research and mission, feasibility given IPI/RIT resources and existing laboratory equipment, and availability of necessary staff expertise to meet mentoring and project supervision needs. The successful candidate's initial proposal may be revised with IPI staff input to meet Fellowship goals.

The Project Proposal (research statement) should not exceed 3 pages, and should include:

• Project Overview - how the project will contribute to sustainable preservation environmental management initiatives at IPI

• Project Work Plan - the type of work/study/research to be completed and a 2-year timeline of project -phases (table or Gantt chart format is acceptable)

• Project Team - projected mentoring/advisement and equipment needs to meet project goals

• Project Outcomes - a summary of proposed project outcomes

The start date for this role will be between June 1 and September 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed startingMay 13, 2026 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.Contact IPI Executive Director, Jae Gutierrez atjjgpph@rit.edu, if you have any questions.

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request tohr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.