What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Researchers (2024-25) position at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
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.
Research Groups
Just Of Few Of The Research Centers Include
Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems
Department of Materials Engineering
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
The Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center
Rensselaer Exploratory Center for Cheminformatics Research
New York State Center for Polymer Synthesis
Job Summary
The Research Groups listed above are seeking applicants to support the goals of a variety of sponsored research activity
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's Degree or foreign degree equivalent with 2 years of relevant 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.
Pay Transparency Disclosure
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: $55,500- $60,000
Research Associate: $60000 - $64000
Research Scientist: $66,000 - $95,000
Sr. Research Scientist: $80,000 - $138,000
Research Specialist $18.00 - $25.00
Sr. Research Specialist $55,500 - $60,000
Research Engineer: $66,000 - $8,6000
Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 – $95,000
Research Assistant: $15.00-20.00
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) .
For more details, and to apply
Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload your CV and a cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@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
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.
Research Groups
Just Of Few Of The Research Centers Include
Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems
Department of Materials Engineering
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
The Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center
Rensselaer Exploratory Center for Cheminformatics Research
New York State Center for Polymer Synthesis
Job Summary
The Research Groups listed above are seeking applicants to support the goals of a variety of sponsored research activity
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's Degree or foreign degree equivalent with 2 years of relevant 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.
Pay Transparency Disclosure
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: $55,500- $60,000
Research Associate: $60000 - $64000
Research Scientist: $66,000 - $95,000
Sr. Research Scientist: $80,000 - $138,000
Research Specialist $18.00 - $25.00
Sr. Research Specialist $55,500 - $60,000
Research Engineer: $66,000 - $8,6000
Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 – $95,000
Research Assistant: $15.00-20.00
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) .
For more details, and to apply
Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload your CV and a cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@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
Salary : $55,500 - $60,000
