Job Opportunity: Energy, Environment and Smart Systems Researchers (2023-24)

Troy, NY

Energy, Environment and Smart Systems Researchers (2023-24)

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Job Summary
Some of the areas that may be hiring researchers and research support positions in the Energy, Environment and Smart Systems area include:

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Note: The availcapability of positions is dependent on the availcapability of sponsored funding. Not all areas will have all positions, and some areas may be fully staffed.


Qualifications
Postdoctoral Research Associate positions require that the candidate have finished all requirements for their PhD at the beginning of their appointment.
Additional opportunities as a Research Associate or Research Scientist exist for those with a significant advanced degree, publication record, and/or significant additional years of paid professional practice 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.
Positions on the Research Specialist track require a significant bachelor's degree or higher.
For research support positions, candidates must possess an associate's degree or significant combination of practice, education and training.


Pay transparency data:

Pay transparency disclosure: The actual income/wage that is provided to selected candidates will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the needs of the department, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, 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: 55500 - 60000

»Research Associate: 60000 - 64000

»Research Scientist: 66000 - 95000

»Sr. Research Scientist: 80000 - 138000
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»Research Specialist $18.00 - $25.00

»Sr. Research Specialist $55,500 - $60,000
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»Research Engineer: 66000 - 86000

»Sr. Research Engineer: 87000 - 95000
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»Research adjunct: $15.00-20.00


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Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


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Posted 2026-01-31

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