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Union College invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology, beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on October 7 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by October 6 will receive priority consideration.

Position description:

We seek a vertebrate physiologist studying whole organism, non-human systems who uses laboratory and/or field-based research techniques. Representative areas of interest could include (but are not limited to) evolution, genetics, behavior, development, metabolism, neuroethology, or mechanisms of physiological adaptation. At Union, the successful candidate will have plenty of opportunities to explore interdisciplinary collaborations. Befitting the teacher-scholar model, our goal is to hire an outstanding colleague with a demonstrated commitment to teaching, who can establish a successful and vibrant research program that incorporates undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. Teaching responsibilities include a sophomore level physiology course, an upper-level offering of their choice, and contribution to the Biology core curriculum.

About the Biology Department:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Union College is committed to teaching and mentoring students in the classroom and in our active research laboratories. The Department contributes to numerous interdisciplinary programs including Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Engineering, and Nanoscience (see our programs at https://www.union.edu/interdisciplinary-studies). Housed in the newly constructed Integrated Science and Engineering Complex, the Department is well equipped with NSF-funded instrumentation such as a microCT, a confocal microscope, a 3-D multi camera motion analysis system, Illumina DNA sequencer, scanning electron microscope, greenhouse space, and substantial microscopy, tissue culture and animal care facilities. We also have access to a continuous flow isotope mass spectrometer, elemental analyzer, and an ICPMS in Union College’s Stable Isotope and Geochemistry Laboratory. The College is situated in close proximity to a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats including the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, the Mohawk River as well as numerous lakes, urban and suburban areas that are amenable to field study.

Our goal is not only to increase diversity but also to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

We ask that candidates submit the following: (1) Cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, which includes approaches to educating students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and (4) Statement of research interests.

Please send questions and other inquiries to search chair Steve Horton at hortons@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities. Only those who move forward to the next step will an email be sent automatically to these references requesting a letter of recommendation.

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
8/27/24

Assistant Professor of Chemistry#123218972

Union College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Chemistry beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on Sept. 13, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Sept. 20, 2024, will receive priority consideration.

Union College invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Chemistry beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on Sept. 13, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Sept. 20, 2024, will receive priority consideration.

Position description:

A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required and postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. Successful candidates will have the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and research and should be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Teaching responsibilities will be in introductory and organic chemistry courses and labs, with additional teaching responsibilities depending on area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the College’s interdisciplinary programs. The College has new and growing initiatives in environmental science and engineering and biomedical engineering; candidates contributing to one of these areas through work in Green Chemistry, Environmental Organic Chemistry, or Polymer Chemistry are especially welcome. This position involves teaching, on average, two courses in each of three trimesters. It is expected that the successful hire will establish and maintain a high-quality research program that involves undergraduate students and enhances the synergy between the chemistry department and other science and engineering departments.

About the Department of Chemistry:

The new hire will expand our department from twelve to thirteen permanent faculty members with support from one administrative assistant and one laboratory specialist. One faculty member also serves as the department’s dedicated instrumentation specialist. Annually, about 15-25 students graduate with a degree in chemistry or biochemistry, and about 11% of the students on campus take introductory chemistry courses. Our department has a strong collegial culture; we collaborate to continue to innovate and improve our approaches to teaching and scholarship in an undergraduate liberal arts with engineering setting. We have offices and research spaces in several science and engineering buildings, the most recent of which – the Integrated Science and Engineering Center – completed in 2020. We maintain an exceptional suite of advanced instrumentation in support of research and teaching.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

cover letter; please include how you can further Union's diversity goals
curriculum vitae
statement of experience and interests in teaching, in which you reflect on your teaching experience, as well as how you can both contribute to diverse educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds (maximum of 2 pages)
statement of research plans, in which you outline your specific research plans, including how you will involve undergraduate students with diverse skills or backgrounds (maximum of 3 pages)
graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Union has a commitment to increasing diversity and supporting an environment in which people who come from varied and diverse backgrounds can thrive. As such, we strongly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups in chemistry. All candidates should share how they can further Union's diversity goals in their cover letter and throughout their application materials. Please send questions and other inquiries to Associate Professor and Chair, Laura MacManus-Spencer, at chemchair@union.edu.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500-$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.

Full Time
Immediately
Schenectady, NY 12308
8/15/24

Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy#123219125

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, beginning September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 1 will receive priority consideration.

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

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.

Full Time
Immediately
Schenectady, NY 12308
8/29/24

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering#123219035

Union College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering. The starting date for the position can begin as early as 1 January 2025 but will begin no later than 1 September 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor: Department Chair

Position Description

This position is broadly in solid mechanics with a focus in the areas of advanced manufacturing and/or applied robotics in manufacturing. Other emerging areas of solid mechanics may be considered. A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related field) is required, but applicants close to finishing their Ph.D. will also be considered. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the field. Increasing diversity on campus is a key objective of this hire and a top priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world.

The successful candidate would teach and develop content for a range of undergraduate courses and laboratories in the areas of solid mechanics, mechanical design, mechanisms and machines, controls and manufacturing. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach in several of these areas. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and conducting high quality, peer reviewed and published research are requirements for success in the position. Union College has a strong record in undergraduate research, and candidates will be expected to pursue an active program of scholarly research involving undergraduate students. Additionally, Union strongly values its liberal arts tradition and candidates who are willing and able to teach to the broader campus community will be given preference.

About the Department of Mechanical Engineering

We are a nationally ranked mechanical engineering program whose curriculum emphasizes close student-faculty interactions in small class settings, hands on laboratory experiences and team based design and build projects at every class level. We are home to successful cross disciplinary Aero and Baja student competition teams who regularly place higher than much larger schools. Our faculty are true teacher-scholars who obtain competitive grants, publish in high impact journals, present at international conferences and involve undergraduate students in our research at the deepest levels.

Application Instructions

Please submit these application materials in the following order as a single pdf file:

cover letter
curriculum vitae
teaching statement (maximum 3 pages) reflecting on your teaching philosophy and experience and providing information on how you can contribute to the diversity of educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds, including examples of your participation in specific activities
research statement (maximum 3 pages) including how you will conduct your research at an undergraduate institution and meaningfully include undergraduates in that work

If you are selected for our shortlist, you will be asked to submit the names and contact information for three references who will then be asked to provide letters of recommendation.

Please contact the search committee chair Prof. Andrew Rapoff at rapoff@union.edu if you have any questions.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $93,000-$96,000. 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).

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.

Full Time
Immediately
Schenectady, NY 12308
8/21/24

Facilities Coordinator, NORDTECH Hub#123219393


Who we are	About NORDTECH: The Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) is a regional coalition of public and private sector experts in and around New York State, established as one of the eight hubs by Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program. NORDTECH’s five founding members include NY CREATES, University at Albany, Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and IBM. In addition to the founding members, NORDTECH consists of members from academia, government organizations, and industry, including the defense industrial base and small/medium enterprises. NORDTECH brings distributed expertise and capabilities of the Northeast to create onshore scalability across the research, prototyping, and commercial transition of leading-edge microelectronics in support of Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program goals. Why Rensselaer? Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a dynamic global community of changemakers, 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 NORDTECH Hub has a collection of distributed tooling and process capabilities provided by NORDTECH prototyping and core facilities. As the Facility Coordinator for the NORDTECH Hub, you coordinate facility activities within the NORDTECH community, and develop and maintain detailed knowledge of all capabilities at the prototyping and core facility sites in order to serve as a Hub subject matter expert. The Facilities Coordinator will coordinate the work plans between facilities while monitoring the progress of the projects. In addition, the coordinator works closely with the NORDTECH leadership team and facility advising committee to create a comprehensive description of the facility capabilities and define best practices for transition through and across facilities. The coordinator will be responsible for updating metrics on NORDTECH-resourced facility capabilities, status, and access processes for NORDTECH projects and making this data available to NORDTECH members.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree in related field Five (5) years experience in supporting, managing, or directing a research or industry laboratory or cleanroom facility OR Master's Degree in related field Three (3) years experience supporting, managing, or directing a research or industry laboratory or cleanroom facility Preferred: Degree from an accredited institution in electrical engineering, materials science & engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, optics and photonics, or other closely related discipline requiring cleanroom usage
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience in cleanroom protocols and techniques and providing technical oversight in microelectronics, nanofabrication or semiconductor manufacturing projects Experience in establishing partnerships and relationships Experience in interfacing with different levels of business professionals, faculty, staff, collaborators Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of constituents Demonstrated effective oral and written communication and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to produce regular reports to effectively showcase progress Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Shift	Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Travel	Local travel between campus locations only
Driving	Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $100,000 - $136,000 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 and cannot be exceeded.
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
9/23/24

Marketing Manager (Hybrid Eligible)#123219394


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	The Marketing Manager carries out marketing, outreach, and networking for the Fashion Innovation Center (FIC), including helping to develop and promote New York State’s sustainable fashion industry. The Marketing Manager works with RPI faculty and staff, FIC Consortium members, and partner organizations to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and outreach program. The Marketing Manager promotes—to audiences such as brands, retailers, designers, consumers, manufacturers, and nonprofits—the FIC, its mission and vision, and NYS products and activities in fashion supply chain segments such as fiber-related agriculture, bio materials, fiber processing, finishing, design, and production. The Marketing Manager works with the FIC’s applied research, laboratories, education, training, and company award support, and with NYS enterprises. The Marketing Manager develops messaging and marketing collateral; seeks opportunities to expand funded FIC research, meetings, laboratories and facilities, library, and participant memberships and benefits; and supports the FIC’s innovation and entrepreneurship program. The Marketing Manager may help identify and develop collaborative projects that respond to industry needs. These activities are in collaboration with FIC Consortium members including the Hudson Valley Textile Project’s Farm to Market Business Development Director. Development and promotion activities by the Marketing Manager might include for example: prepare informational materials, prototypes, and samples to present to brands and others; develop FIC website content such as directory content and online displays that showcase materials and makers; catalog and propose foundation and grant participation and proposal opportunities for which the Center may be able to help, help write proposals, and meet with representatives of foundations and granting agencies as needed; participate in selected trade shows, industry events, and conferences, including development of exhibits as needed; create a fashion show, pop-ups in marketplaces, or product showcases in atelier settings; coordinate celebrity/influencer placements of NYS products to increase visibility for designers; coordinate New York Capsule Collections for apparel fashion and one for home goods. Some work must be on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute main campus in Troy, NY, and at trade shows and other events. This job is located in Troy, NY, and the position is hybrid eligible for a person living in New York State or nearby.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree in related field Six (6) years’ experience working in marketing/sales at the regional or national level Demonstrable experience in marketing and outreach with effective communication and public speaking Demonstrated success in writing business/marketing plans and proposals for funding, ideally including from government agencies and charitable organizations Experience working in a business context meeting industry needs Experience planning and facilitating meetings and events Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree in related field Experience with Fortune 500 businesses as well as small and medium sized enterprises Experience negotiating and managing contract terms and conditions Textile and/or apparel manufacturing, design, or brand and retail industry experience preferred
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills Requires planning, organizing, and effective time management skills Ability to work individually or as part of a team; excellent interpersonal skills required Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives Requires ability to anticipate and solve problems Requires strong attention to detail Must demonstrate a habit of reliable information solicitation and sharing Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making ability Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities	Knowledge of fashion and textile industry standards, certifications, and law Knowledge of U.S. requirements and guidelines for technology controls such as export control, ITAR regulations, etc Knowledge of U.S. government research funding agencies such as DOE, DARPA, NSF, etc.
Shift	Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Travel	Occasional overnight travel may be required (10% or less)
Driving	Incidental driving possible, but not required
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $80,000- $100,000 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
9/23/24

Research and Facilities Specialist (Darrin Freshwater Institute)#123219361


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. The Darrin Freshwater Institute (DFWI) is a multidisciplinary environmental research center of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute dedicated to understanding the structure and function of aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric systems. Our primary research focus is on the ecological consequences of environmental perturbations due to human activities in the Northeastern United States. Margaret A. and David M. Darrin '40 Fresh Water Institute \| Darrin Fresh Water Institute (DFWI) (rpi.edu) Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary	The Darrin Fresh Water Institute (DFWI) Sr. Research Specialist, reporting to the Director and Associate Director of DFWI, will support and empower research, education, and outreach activities based at the Darrin Freshwater Institute, including facilitating research led by Rensselaer faculty and faculty from other universities, collaborate and assist with laboratory and field research activities, and support the growth of research activities at the field station. The Senior Research Specialist will have responsibilities for the day-to-day operation of the field station, including managing facilities and assets (boats, trucks, trailers, and other equipment) as well as contractor relationships, ordering, invoicing and paying bills, safety and compliance, and dealing with emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and/or Environmental Science or a related discipline Five (5) or more years in field research or closely related experience Valid us driver license required Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications	Doctorate (ex: Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D. or other) in Ecology and/or Environmental Science or a related discipline Two to three years conducting research and/or working at an ecology field research station
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	• Experience conducting or assisting with field and laboratory ecology and/or environmental research studies • Knowledge of basic types of research, education, and outreach conducted at DFWI, including in ecology and environmental science • Proficient with computer networks and software including Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Google calendars and surveys • Ability to maintain organization and manage budgets, equipment and room scheduling, purchasing, buildings and grounds needs and tasks, outside vendors, and other tasks as needed • Familiarity with common building and facility site operations, including the maintenance needs and operations of a research and education field station including basic knowledge of buildings, vehicles, boats, and other assets. • Responsive to requests from supervisors, other staff, students, faculty, and collaborating individuals from outside organizations • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Collegial and collaborative • Ability to conduct bidding and vendor relations • Ability to maintain a healthy and safe working environment
Shift	Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel	Local travel between campus locations only
Driving	Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience will be considered at a hiring range of $60-65K Candidates with an advanced degree and extensive experience with field stations operations and/or research leadership will be considered for a hiring range up to $78K 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
Bolton Landing, NY
9/23/24

Workforce Development Coordinator, NORDTECH#123219392


Who we are	Who We Are: The Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) is a regional coalition of public and private sector experts in and around New York State, established as one of the eight hubs by Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program. NORDTECH’s five founding members include NY CREATES, University at Albany, Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and IBM. In addition to the founding members, NORDTECH consists of members from academia, government organizations, and industry, including the defense industrial base and small/medium enterprises. NORDTECH brings distributed expertise and capabilities of the Northeast to create onshore scalability across the research, prototyping, and commercial transition of leading-edge microelectronics in support of Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program goals. 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	As the Workforce Development Coordinator for the NORDTECH Hub, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing workforce development activities within the NORDTECH community and the broader Capital and Upstate New York regions. Your role will involve working with NORDTECH members from industry, academia, and government. You will be the primary point of contact for universities, semiconductor manufacturing companies, government agencies, research laboratories, and other industry partners, and will be collaborating to develop strategic plans and best practices for securing additional external funding for education and workforce development initiatives. In this position, you will work closely with the NORDTECH leadership team and the workforce advisory committee to ensure program objectives and key performance indicators are met. You will also collaborate with Hub partners to foster diversity and inclusion within NORDTECH workforce development programs, aiming to create a more diverse workforce. This role offers opportunities to travel to NORDTECH member locations and Microelectronics Commons program events to participate in workforce development activities, attend events, and build relationships.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in related field Experience with educational and/or training program development, internship, apprenticeship work or programs Five (5) years of experience in supporting and coordinating STEM-based workforce engagement to establish partnerships for education and curriculum development. A master’s degree in field appropriate to area of assignment may be substituted for two (2) of the years of required experience. Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's Degree in related field Experience in higher education, microelectronics / semiconductor industry, and/or government programs
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Experience in implementing new technological platforms for educational purposes Experience in establishing partnerships and relationships Experience in interfacing with different levels of business professionals, faculty, staff, collaborators Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of constituents Demonstrates strong attention to detail; skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities Demonstrated effective oral and written communication and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to produce regular reports to effectively showcase progress Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Representative duties:	Coordinate workforce development activities across NORDTECH to create a unified and synergistic program Create a strategic plan and best practices, including use of NORDTECH funds and member applications for new, external funding of education and workforce development efforts Continuously evaluate and provide guidance on individual institutional efforts to support the strategic plan. Foster diversity and inclusion within NORDTECH workforce development programs, aiming to create a more diverse workforce. Be willing to travel to all NORDTECH entities participating in WFD development activities, attend events, build relationships. Represent NORDTECH at Microelectronics Commons and other CHIPS workforce development events. Maintain NORDTECH website and repositories related to workforce development events. Interact daily with NORDTECH leadership and administration team, weekly with NORDTECH Workforce Advising Committee.
Shift	Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Travel	The incumbent is expected to travel to all NORDTECH entities participating in WFD development activities to attend events and build relationships.
Driving	Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $81,000- $108,000 per year 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
9/23/24