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Position	Location	Closes
Fundamental Knowledge Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Future of Computation Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Microelectronics Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Materials & Manufacturing Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Technical Lead, HPC & AI	Troy, NY
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.
Program Coordinator	Troy, NY
The Program Coordinator assists the Program Director with the successful development, implementation, continuity and sustainability of the Rensselaer Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP). The Program Coordinator assists with the recruitment and on-boarding of program participants and with the development and scheduling of programs and workshops; provides support in the preparation, accuracy and maintenance of student records and evaluations as required by the grant; and works with the Program Director to develop the annual program reports.
Assistant Professor, Microbial Ecology	Troy, NY
The Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Microbial Ecology.
Assistant Professor, Cellular Neuroscience	Troy, NY
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 Cellular Neuroscience.
Web Producer, Sr.	Troy, NY
The Senior Web Producer independently plans, produces, and manages web sites, and content management system (CMS). This role places, creates and/or edits Institute web site content; prepares and produces digital imagery and multimedia elements for web publication. The Senior Web Producer provides authoritative consulting to web content owners.
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Steam Maintenance Mechanic Plumber	Troy, NY
The Maintenance Mechanic/Plumber performs a wide range of repair and maintenance duties primarily related to plumbing equipment and systems. Participates in on-call rotation.
Assistant Professor	Troy, NY	10 Mar 2026
n/a - see job summary
Operating Mechanic	Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is seeking skilled and safety-minded professionals to join our Facilities team as Operating Mechanic or Senior Operating Mechanic within our Steam Plant Operations. These positions play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and operating RPI’s central steam plants, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of steam across campus facilities. The successful candidate will monitor boiler performance, perform preventive and emergency maintenance, and rotate through evening, night, and weekend shifts to provide 24/7 operational coverage.
Cleaner - Environmental Specialist	Troy, NY
The Department of Environmental Services seeks applicants to fill its opening for several Cleaner openings.
Field House Temp Staff	Troy, NY
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.
Lecturer, Cognitive Science	Troy, NY
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 as early as Spring 2026. This position is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and institutional needs.
Assistant Professor, Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Entanglement & Quantum Information	Troy, NY
The Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Entanglement & Quantum Information.
Tenured Faculty Openings in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine	New York, NY, Troy, NY
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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Position	Location	Closes
Fundamental Knowledge Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Future of Computation Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Microelectronics Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Materials & Manufacturing Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Technical Lead, HPC & AI	Troy, NY
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.
Program Coordinator	Troy, NY
The Program Coordinator assists the Program Director with the successful development, implementation, continuity and sustainability of the Rensselaer Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP). The Program Coordinator assists with the recruitment and on-boarding of program participants and with the development and scheduling of programs and workshops; provides support in the preparation, accuracy and maintenance of student records and evaluations as required by the grant; and works with the Program Director to develop the annual program reports.
Assistant Professor, Microbial Ecology	Troy, NY
The Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Microbial Ecology.
Assistant Professor, Cellular Neuroscience	Troy, NY
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 Cellular Neuroscience.
Web Producer, Sr.	Troy, NY
The Senior Web Producer independently plans, produces, and manages web sites, and content management system (CMS). This role places, creates and/or edits Institute web site content; prepares and produces digital imagery and multimedia elements for web publication. The Senior Web Producer provides authoritative consulting to web content owners.
Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Researchers	Troy, NY
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.
Steam Maintenance Mechanic Plumber	Troy, NY
The Maintenance Mechanic/Plumber performs a wide range of repair and maintenance duties primarily related to plumbing equipment and systems. Participates in on-call rotation.
Assistant Professor	Troy, NY	10 Mar 2026
n/a - see job summary
Operating Mechanic	Troy, NY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is seeking skilled and safety-minded professionals to join our Facilities team as Operating Mechanic or Senior Operating Mechanic within our Steam Plant Operations. These positions play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and operating RPI’s central steam plants, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of steam across campus facilities. The successful candidate will monitor boiler performance, perform preventive and emergency maintenance, and rotate through evening, night, and weekend shifts to provide 24/7 operational coverage.
Cleaner - Environmental Specialist	Troy, NY
The Department of Environmental Services seeks applicants to fill its opening for several Cleaner openings.
Field House Temp Staff	Troy, NY
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.
Lecturer, Cognitive Science	Troy, NY
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 as early as Spring 2026. This position is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and institutional needs.
Assistant Professor, Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Entanglement & Quantum Information	Troy, NY
The Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Entanglement & Quantum Information.
Tenured Faculty Openings in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine	New York, NY, Troy, NY
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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