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Position description:
A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy or a closely related field is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
A research specialization in the area of condensed matter physics (including but not limited to: solid-state physics, materials science, semiconductor physics, device physics, soft matter physics, granular materials, active matter, polymer physics, magnetic materials, superconductors and superfluids, nanoscience, quantum materials and quantum information processing), preferably with an experimental component.
We expect applicants to have strong research credentials, evidence of teaching or mentoring a diverse student body, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education including research with undergraduate students.
We strongly encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.
All our faculty are expected to teach introductory physics classes and labs to engineering students as well as upper-level classes for the major as listed on our curriculum. The normal teaching load is six lecture courses per year, with laboratory sections generally counted as half of a lecture course.
All our faculty as expected to maintain an active research program with opportunities for involving undergraduate students
About the Department of Physics and Astronomy:
We have eleven full-time faculty in the Department of Physics and Astronomy (www.physics.union.edu) working in a variety of research fields including astrophysics, atomic physics, computational biophysics, environmental physics, geophysics, and nuclear and particle physics.
The Department is housed primarily in the Integrated Science and Engineering Center (ISEC), a state-of-the-art facility with classrooms, offices, and research facilities including purpose-built teaching labs and seminar rooms, a dedicated optics lab and our 1.1MeV particle accelerator.
We have access to a wide range of shared instrumentation in ISEC and the connected Peter Irving Wold Center and F. W. Olin Center; the latter houses the Interdisciplinary Research Instrumentation Suite, which includes a Zeiss EVO Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and Chemiluminescence, an Asylum MFP-3D-SA atomic force microscope, a Powder X-Ray Diffractometer, a Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometer, Bruker RAMAN Spectrometer, and a Nikon Ti-E microscope.
The department also has several high temperature tube furnaces for sample synthesis, as well as low speed saws and polishing equipment for sample preparation.
The department maintains a machine shop with CNC machines and 3-D printers for use by faculty and students, staffed by a full-time technician. We also have access to additional fabrication resources through the college’s MakerSpace and engineering machine shop.
Union College recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies by offering many opportunities for both faculty and students to engage with multiple disciplines - and each other - in collaborative classroom settings and research initiatives.
We strive to maintain an inviting department with a strong sense of community: We offer generous office hours, student lounges near our offices for group or independent study, regular public outreach programs such as our monthly observatory open houses, and both weekly lunch-time colloquium and regular astronomy discussion group series to help keep students and faculty in touch with exciting developments elsewhere.
Application instructions:
Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.
A cover letter introducing yourself and the qualities that make you a strong candidate for the job, and how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service might support Union’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
A detailed curriculum vitae
A statement on teaching with an emphasis on educating and mentoring undergraduates. This should include your strategies for making the classroom an inclusive environment.
A statement of research interests including an outline of the resources that would be required to get started.
Note that reference letters will be requested only for candidates shortlisted for first-round interviews. Please send questions and other inquiries to Chad Orzel at physics-search@union.edu.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $81,500 to $83,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12308
- 11/1/24
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Who we are | Why Rensselaer? Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Repairer performs basic repair and maintenance assignments on facilities and equipment using a variety of trades such as, but not limited to, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry. Also works as a part of a team to complete larger scale renovations. This position participates in on-call rotation for off-hour repairs in academic and residential buildings. **Senior Repairer: Performs both basic and complex repairs and maintenance on facilities and equipment; fabricates and reworks parts for obsolete equipment; works on larger scale projects. |
Minimum Qualifications | • HS diploma or equivalent Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements. ** Senior Repairer: Requires four (4) years of experience. |
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | • Knowledge of basic construction trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and metal work |
Shift | Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required |
Travel | Local travel between campus locations only |
Driving | Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use |
Starting Salary/Rate | Expected hiring range for Repairer: $21.00 - $22.50 Expected hiring range for Senior Repairer: $23.25 - $26.00 In order to be considered for a Senior Repairer level position, you must demonstrate a strong ability to perform complex and independent tasks with minimal supervision. This includes showing proficiency in a variety of trade skills, such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs. You should also have a track record of effectively planning and executing maintenance projects, collaborating with team members, and taking initiative to troubleshoot and resolve challenging issues. Additionally, showcasing leadership capabilities, a commitment to continuous improvement, and exceptional communication skills are essential to succeed at the Senior level. Your experience should reflect a deep understanding of your field, along with the capacity to mentor and guide junior team members, ensuring that all projects are completed efficiently and to high standards. Also requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience. 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. |
| Job Posted Date | 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. 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). |
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer. | |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 10/23/24
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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. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! |
Job Summary | The Stage Automation and Integration Engineer will be responsible for assigned aspects of stage technologies including theatrical automation, rigging and related control systems. The Stage Automation and Integration Engineer will operate and maintain existing equipment and systems, as well as design, fabricate, and integrate new technology and systems to support traditional and new media applications. These responsibilities include a full range of duties pertaining to technical and performance operation of the concert hall, theater and studio spaces as well as art exhibitions and installations throughout the entire building. |
Minimum Qualifications |
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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Shift | Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required |
Travel | Local travel between campus locations only |
Driving | Incidental driving possible, but not required |
Starting Salary/Rate | Expected hiring range: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour 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. |
| Job Posted Date | 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. 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). |
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer. | |
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Troy, NY
- 10/23/24