
Who we are	Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes 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, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary	Endowed Constellation Faculty in Future Chips at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the Future Chips Constellation endowed chaired faculty positions. A constellation at Rensselaer consists of an interdisciplinary team with a clear research focus led by a group of Senior and Junior faculty members, with collaborations across the campus. We are especially interested in candidates who have a demonstrated ability to perform high impact research in semiconductor technology to address the next generation challenges in computing. Areas of focus are rooted in fundamental science and engineering that drive advances in microelectronics, such as heterogeneous integration, advanced logic, advanced packaging, and power electronics. Physics of materials is also important to making these advances and is, therefore, an area of interest. The ideal candidates are expected to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded, scientific program in chip technology for the future of computing. The Future Chips Constellation will be a key stakeholder in the Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (cMDIS) which houses the Microscale and Nanoscale Cleanroom and the Nanoscale Characterization Core. Applicants must possess an outstanding record of research accomplishments and a strong commitment to teaching. At minimum, candidates must have a Ph.D. or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, or science, or an appropriate field for their proposed research, along with the ability to demonstrate, based on their record, promise of future distinction in scholarship and education. Successful candidates will have duties that include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, developing and maintaining robust programs of research and scholarship, and service to their department and to Rensselaer. We seek highly collaborative applicants with strong technical vision and a focus on emerging 21st century technologies and challenges.
Application instructions	Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile and contact information for six (6) references. Please be ready to upload the following required documents. Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Research Statement including future research plans Statement of Teaching activities and interests. Please include evidence of effective teaching Diversity Statement If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $130000 - $230000 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.
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 this link: https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits
Job Posted Date	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates who apply by May 15, 2023, will receive first consideration.
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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.


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. Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. Today, the Rensselaer research enterprise comprises $104 million in annual research expenditures, supports a diverse range of research centers and platforms, and ensures the advancement of interdisciplinary research in six key areas: Life Science & Biotechnology (Bioscience, Bio Manufacturing, Bioscience, Diagnosis) Future Computing (Data / AI, High Performance Computing, Quantum, Bits/Neurons/Qubits) Energy, Environment, and Sustainability (Energy Solutions, Built Environment, Freshwater, Sustainability) Materials & Manufacturing (Mat. Discovery, Mat. Processing, Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics) Micro-electronics (Mat. & Metrology, Hardware Co-design, Computational Microelectronics, Hetero-integration) Fundamental Knowledge (AstroX, Origins, Cognitive & Social, Financial) The Office for Research collaborates with important external partners in the federal and state government, foundations and in industry to expand the impact our work and to support our world-class researchers as they improve lives, advance society, and change the world. The mission of the Office for Research is to drive and support the Research Enterprise, increase Rensselaer impact and visibility, and communicate to the national and international community that Rensselaer researchers are defining the frontiers of discovery and innovation. Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, # astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
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 * Research Specialist: $18.00 - $26.44 / hr Sr. Research Specialist: $62,354 - 66,000 / yr * Research Engineer: $66,000 - $86,000 / yr Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 – $95,000 / yr *** 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.
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.