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Assistant Professor, Computational Ecology
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Troy, NY
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| The Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Computational Ecology. We seek a passionate and innovative individual who uses sophisticated computational methods and/or mathematical modeling applied to large and complex datasets to understand and/or forecast biological and ecological phenomena across time and space. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated potential to establish a strong externally funded research program, primarily in computational ecology but with potential for a laboratory component and contribute to the teaching mission of the department. |
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Director or Associate Director of Budget Operations (Internal Candidates Only)
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Troy, NY
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| **This opportunity is meant for internal candidates only **
The Division of Finance seeks internal candidates to serve as the next Director or Associate Director of Budget Operations. This position plays a critical leadership role in managing the day-to-day operations of the budgeting function. The Director or Associate Director assists in the planning, development, and execution of operating and capital budgets, monitors financial performance, supports strategic financial initiatives, and ensures compliance with institutional policies and government regulations. |
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Biotechnology and Life Sciences Researchers (2024-25)
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Troy, NY, New York, NY
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| Apply for consideration for one or more research staff positions as they become available through the end of the year.
In Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, we are creating new routes to drug discovery and development and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of disease. |
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Operations Coordinator
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Troy, NY
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| The Operations Coordinator will support the Associate Bursar and Bursar in student account management, providing frontline service to students and families via phone, email, and in-person. The role includes assisting with billing inquiries, account reconciliation, outreach to students with delinquent balances, and cross-training to ensure continuity of operations. |
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Director, Business Development
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Troy, NY
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| The Director of Business Development will lead industry engagement and strategic partnerships for the Center for Smart Convergent Manufacturing Systems (CSCMS), a New York State Center for Advanced Technology (CAT). Serving as the lead strategic and operational advisor to the Center Director and Associate Director, this role oversees business development, outreach and marketing, and external relations. The individual will develop leads and cultivate relationships with manufacturers and other resources, negotiate and secure collaborative R&D projects, and expand the Center’s impact across New York State and beyond |
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Developer III
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Troy, NY
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| Under limited direction, the Developer III develops complex software and leads complex projects. The Developer III is responsible for the technical support of Enterprise and Administrative systems, including application and web implementation and enhancement, maintenance and business process automation and reporting. This position functions independently to identify business needs and implement solutions; providing mentoring, training and helping to develop other technical employees. |
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Sourcing Agent
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) seeks a Sourcing Agent to manage low-dollar procurement, support supplier programs, and promote diversity and sustainability. Candidates should have an associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred), two years of relevant experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems. |
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Senior Financial Analyst, Investment and Treasury
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Troy, NY
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| The Senior Financial Analyst, Investment and Treasury Operations supports the Assistant VP for Investment Operations and Treasurer in managing RPI’s investment, cash management, and debt programs. This role collaborates with the Financial Reporting team to ensure accurate accounting and reporting, coordinates with external advisors on daily back-office operations, reviews performance and activity reports, assists Institute Advancement on endowment matters, and serves as a liaison with auditors for financial and pension audits. |
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Chief Information Officer
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Troy, NY
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| This search is being managed externally. To express interest or nominate a candidate, please email supporting materials confidentially to John Milman at SpencerStuart - rpicio@spencerstuart.com.
The Chief Information Officer will help modernize the university’s technology function to meet the community's current and future needs, while also leading an institution wide digital transformation. This lead er will be responsible for evaluating RPI's current technology operating model and portfolio, developing a technology strategy in partnership with stakeholders across the community that accounts for the needs of both individual schools/colleges and the university at large, and then laying out plans to modernize the university's technology function to begin delivering results in support of this new strategy. There is a desire to create a pragmatic centralized strategy, while also meeting and supporting the specific needs of the individual colleges or constituencies (ie: faculty, students, staff, etc.) |
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Director, Scale.Rensselaer
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Troy, NY
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| The Director of SCALE.Rensselaer will play a pivotal role in launching and operating an accelerator dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle the world’s toughest problems. The Director is responsible for strategic planning, program development, and community engagement to support entrepreneurs across various disciplines. The Director will lead initiatives that promote innovation, business development, and entrepreneurial education, ensuring alignment with SCALE.Rensselaer’s goals and objectives. By fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem within the Capital Region and beyond, the Director will drive transformative solutions and advancements in technology. |
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Bedford Visiting Professor
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Troy, NY
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| This is a non-tenure-track part-time position that will bring an internationally renowned structural engineer to School of Architecture to oversee interdisciplinary courses designed for architecture and civil engineering students. The term is August 2025 - July 2028. |
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Assistant Vice President, RPI Ventures
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Troy, NY
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| Reporting to the Vice President for Strategic Alliances and Translation, the Assistant Vice President for RPI Ventures leads RPI’s strategic initiatives relating to commercialization, technology transactions, and venture creation. The AVP oversees and executes technology transactions and licensing; sets and executes university-wide intellectual property strategy; and oversees the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing (IPTL). The AVP works with the VP to provide strategic oversight of Scale.Rensselaer, an off-campus deep-tech accelerator. In close collaboration with RPI Partners and external stakeholders, the AVP advances economic development through licensing, sponsored collaborations, company formation, and investment. |
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Research and Public Health Initiatives Program Manager (NYC)
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New York, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) seeks a Program Research and Public Health Initiatives Manager at the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM) in NYC to lead research and educational programs in women’s health and chronic disease. This role manages projects, partnerships, events, and strategic funding initiatives to advance CEPM’s mission. |
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Tenured Faculty Openings in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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New York, NY, Troy, NY
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| Job Summary: The Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM), a partnership between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), is hiring Constellation and Constellation-affiliated chaired and non-chaired tenured faculty in the area of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM). https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493743 |
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Lecturer, Cognitive Science (Spring 2026)
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Troy, NY
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| The Department of Cognitive Science in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position beginning Spring 2026. The position is available as a 1- to 3-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and institutional needs. |
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Computational Science Engineering Researchers (2025 - 26)
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Troy, NY
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| Apply for consideration for one or more research staff positions as they become available through the end of the year. |
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Teaching Track: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice, School of Engineering (Fall 2025)
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for anticipated Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice openings in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Engineering. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. All appointments are renewable. |
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Mover & Grounds Specialist
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Troy, NY
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| The Mover & Grounds Specialist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute supports campus operations by performing moves, event setup and breakdown, snow removal, and grounds maintenance using various equipment. This hands-on role requires strong customer service, equipment operation skills, and the flexibility to work varied hours to help maintain the safety and appearance of the university’s 275-acre campus. |
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Public Safety Communications Specialist
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Troy, NY
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| Must be available for flexible shift scheduling; The Public Safety Communications Specialist is responsible for monitoring, responding, and taking appropriate actions for incoming calls for service; process emergency and non-emergency communications, multi-agency radio communications, and provide documentation for these incidents in support of Public Safety operations. This position also serves as the focal point for all Institute communications outside normal business hours |
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Chief Marketing Officer
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Troy, NY
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| To express interest or nominate a candidate, please email supporting materials confidentially to Rich Talent Group - rensselaercmo@richtalentgroup.com.
To propel its institutional mission and accelerate impact, RPI is seeking a visionary, creative and results-driven Chief Marketing Officer to pioneer growth and optimize performance. Reporting directly to RPI’s President, Martin Schmidt, this newly-created position is a unique calling for a marketing leader who seeks to serve a mission of significant consequence and to innovate beyond conventional approaches. The Chief Marketing Officer will also serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and will play a pivotal role in shaping the Institute's overall strategic direction. |