Sustainability Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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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 careers@rpi.edu 

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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