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Proposal Administrator, Sr. ( Hybrid or Remote )
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Troy, NY, Hybrid: in-office and remote work, Remote (US Only)
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| Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as a Sr. Proposal Administrator and play a key role in supporting cutting-edge research initiatives through expert proposal review, compliance, and submission management. This highly collaborative position partners with faculty and campus stakeholders to navigate complex federal, state, foundation, and industry-sponsored funding opportunities. Ideal candidates bring strong pre-award research administration experience, deep knowledge of federal regulations, and a passion for supporting innovation in a fast-paced higher education environment. |
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Award Administrator ( Hybrid or Remote )
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Troy, NY, Hybrid: in-office and remote work, Remote (US Only)
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| The Award Administrator is responsible for reviewing and processing award related transactions which are received at RPI and processing an assigned portfolio of award setups and non-financial award transactions. The Award Administrator is responsible for accurate and timely customer service for the awards team, including sharing assignment of centralized inbox and ticketing system monitoring, triage, and assignment for awards at RPI. |
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Computer Operator
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Troy, NY
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| (1st and 2nd shift - see details) The Computer Operator performs standard operational procedures and provides support services for internal and external users of the computers and peripheral equipment. The Computer Operator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of information and services in a multi-disciplined computing environment, including initiating and monitoring application programs and systems utilities, and quality control. |
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Assistant Vice President, Research Administration & Security
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Troy, NY, Hybrid: in-office and remote work, Remote (US Only)
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| The Assistant Vice President for Research Administration and Security (AVP RAS) provides senior leadership for research administration at RPI, overseeing sponsored research proposal review, award negotiation, and post-award management while ensuring compliance with institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the CFO with dotted-line reporting to the Office of General Counsel and Vice President for Research, the role leads research compliance, export control, and research security programs, manages related systems, vendors, and audit coordination, and drives operational improvements to support faculty research. The AVP also oversees staff development and represents RPI in national research administration and compliance organizations. |
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Building Management Systems Technician
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Troy, NY
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| The Building Management Systems (BMS) Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of building automation systems that control HVAC, mechanical, and related building systems. This role ensures that building systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably to support occupant comfort, energy efficiency, and operational goals. |
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Assistant Director, Career Development
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Troy, NY
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| The Assistant Director of Career Development supports the mission of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) by advancing student career readiness and success. This position is responsible for delivering a required, non-credit-bearing undergraduate career development course and providing comprehensive career advising to undergraduate students. The Assistant Director collaborates with campus partners to develop and deliver programs and resources that connect academic experiences with career outcomes. |
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Professional Calculus Tutor
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Troy, NY
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| The Professional Calculus Tutor provides individualized and small group academic support to students enrolled in the CSTEP (Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program) program at RPI. Under the supervision of the Director of Student Retention & Transitions, the tutor delivers high-quality, content-specific tutoring in Calculus I, Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus, and Differential Equations, with the goal of improving student academic performance, persistence, and success in STEM disciplines. This is a part-time position funded by the CSTEP grant, ranging from 3 to 10 hours per week depending on funding, program demand and scheduling. |
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Assistant Professor
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Troy, NY
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Technical Lead, HPC & AI
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Troy, NY
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| The Technical Lead, HPC (High Performance Computing) & AI is a senior member of the team responsible for the design and implementation of HPC and AI systems. The Technical Lead also develops and aids in the development of tools and in support of the HPC and AI ecosystems. This position also leads and manages projects for cross-functional teams. |
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Sr. Research Scientist
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Troy, NY
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| The Sr. Research Scientist leads advanced research at the Center, overseeing the Power Electronics Applications Laboratory (PEAL) and driving collaborations with the power electronics industry. This role manages PEAL operations, lab safety, and supervision of users, while supporting industrial partners in testing, characterization, and modeling of power electronics, including wide bandgap devices and power converters. The Scientist also helps develop research partnerships and innovative solutions leveraging PEAL capabilities. |
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Research Engineer (or Sr. Research Engineer)
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Troy, NY
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| The Research Engineer (or Sr.) helps drive applied research, prototyping, and technology translation in collaboration with industry partners of the Center for Smart Convergent Manufacturing Systems. This role bridges hands-on engineering, data-driven experimentation, and industrial problem solving, contributing to high-impact projects and deployments. |
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Sr. Director of Development, School of Science (Sr. Major Gift Officer)
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Troy, NY
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| This search is being manage externally. To express interest, please email resume & supporting materials to Wendy Wilsker with Boyden Executive Search at wwilsker@boyden.com.
The Sr. Major Gift Officer will serve as the Director of Development for the School of Science and is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive advancement program to secure philanthropic resources for the top priority projects of the Institute and the school. The Sr. Major Gift Officer will work cooperatively and collegially with members of the Institute’s Central Advancement Office, to effectively build successful fund-raising programs for the school. |
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EMPAC Overhire Pool
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Troy, NY
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| Part time and/or occasional staff needed to assist the Experimental Media & Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) team in preparing for events and management of attendees. |
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Field House Temp Staff
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Troy, NY
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| Incumbents are hired on an if/when needed basis during events at the Houston Field House. Representative assignments include:
Parking Lot Attendant, Usher, Zamboni Driver, Box Office Clerk, Ticket Taker, and Sound Technician. |
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Life Sciences & Biotechnology Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| 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.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a leader in the field of life sciences and biotechnology, offering a dynamic environment for research and innovation. The Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) is a key component, focusing on fundamental and translational research to address global health challenges. RPI's Biological Sciences department provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for various career paths in research, medicine, and industry. The institute's commitment to interdisciplinary research and innovative education positions it as a significant player in the biotechnology sector. |
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Fundamental Knowledge Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| 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.
RPI is a leading technological research university with a diverse range of research centers and programs focused on addressing global challenges through innovative research. Primarily clustered around five broad areas (Materials and Microelectronics; Future of Computation; Life Sciences and Biotechnology; Microelectronics; and Energy, Environment, and Sustainability), the institute has opportunities in other fundamental knowledge disciplines. |
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Future of Computation Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| 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. The Future Computation research cluster includes Rensselaer’s Future of Computing Institute (FOCI). Computational research at RPI will lead research in exploiting the emerging future of computation. The institute will explore the strains the global problems facing humanity place on the computational models of today. |
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Microelectronics Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| 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.
Microelectronics has played a significant role in nearly every major technological development of the last half-century. In keeping with our creative, interdisciplinary reputation for innovation, Rensselaer researchers cover the whole semiconductor spectrum, from theory to practice to product and from bench to bedside, across materials, design, devices, and systems. Please visit chips.rpi.edu for more information. |
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Materials & Manufacturing Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| 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.
The cross-disciplinary research leverages a convergence of expertise in materials, advanced manufacturing, and control systems, emphasizing synergistic integration of these fields to derive system-level solutions to complex technological challenges. The faculty's research interests encompass a broad spectrum of areas, including but not limited to energy materials, nanomaterials, nanocomposites, nanoscale heat transfer, thermoelectrics, nanomechanics, fiber-reinforced composites, additive manufacturing, nonlinear control systems, micromachining, spaceflight dynamics and control, tribology, nonlinear dynamics, nuclear materials, biomaterials, smart and adaptive materials, as well as computational approaches in nanomechanics and biomechanics. |
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Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers
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Troy, NY
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| 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.
RPI partners with industry, government, and academic institutions to accelerate renewable energy research, move technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace, and, ultimately, build and sustain economic value. |