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Biotechnology and Life Sciences Researchers (2024-25)
Job no : 494461
Work type : Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal or Temporary
Location : Troy, NY, New York, NY
Categories : Research : Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, 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 an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary
In Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, we are creating new routes to drug discovery and development, and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of disease, from Alzheimer's and diabetes to cancer. Just of few of the research centers include :
https : / / biotech.rpi.edu /
https : / / cemsim.rpi.edu /
https : / / rare.rpi.edu /
https : / / research.rpi.edu / research-centers / baruch-center-biochemical-solar-energy-research
Minimum Qualifications
For researcher positions, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or foreign degree equivalent in a related science or technical discipline.
For research support positions, candidates must possess an associate degree or foreign degree equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience.
For Postdoctoral Research Associate, Research Associate, or Research Scientist positions, candidates must possess the relevant doctoral degree and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional 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. Relevant combinations of training, education and experience will be considered.
Starting Pay Information :
Pay transparency disclosure : The hiring 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.
- Postdoctoral Research Associate : $55,500 - $60,000
- Research Associate : $60,000 - $64,000
- Research Scientist : $66,000 - $95,000
- Sr. Research Scientist : $80,000 - $138,000
- Research Assistant (NY City $16.50 Fixed Term)
- Research Specialist $18.00 - $25.00
- Sr. Research Specialist $55,500 - $60,000
- Research Engineer : $66,000 - $86,000
- Sr. Research Engineer : $87,000 - $95,000
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 on a rolling basis.
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 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'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.
Advertised : 31 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close :
Salary : $87,000 - $95,000
