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Biotechnology and Life Sciences Researchers (2024-25)

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Work type: Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal or Temporary
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Research: Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, Researchers and Research Support

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

In Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, we are creating new routes to drug discovery and development, and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of disease, from Alzheimer’s and diabetes to cancer. Just of few of the research centers include:
https://biotech.rpi.edu/

https://cemsim.rpi.edu/

https://rare.rpi.edu/

https://research.rpi.edu/research-centers/baruch-center-biochemical-solar-energy-research

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 degree or foreign degree equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience.

For Postdoctoral Research Associate, Research Associate, or Research Scientist positions, candidates must possess the relevant doctoral degree and 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. 

Starting Pay Information:

Pay transparency disclosure:  The hiring 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.

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate:  $55,500 - $60,000
  • Research Associate: $60,000 - $64,000
  • Research Scientist: $66,000 - $95,000
  • Sr. Research Scientist: $80,000 - $138,000

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  • Research Specialist $18.00 - $25.00
  • Sr. Research Specialist $55,500 - $60,000

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  • Research Engineer: $66,000 - $86,000
  • Sr. Research Engineer: $87,000 - $95,000

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 on a rolling basis. 

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.

 

 

 

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