Current opportunities
| Position | Location | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet Mechanic | Troy, NY | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a Fleet Mechanic to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on campus vehicles and equipment, including emergency and snow removal support, within a collaborative and service-focused environment. | ||
| Public Safety Officer I | Troy, NY | |
| Entry level Public Safety opportunities available for service minded individuals interested in facilitating a safe and secure environment for the students, faculty, and staff who live, learn and work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. | ||
| Environmental Specialist, Lead (Internal Only) | Troy, NY | |
| The Environmental Specialist, Lead performs the duties of an Environmental Specialist, Sr. and assists supervisor with the planning and scheduling of the Institute's standards for cleanliness in assigned areas, including residence halls, apartments, academic buildings, classrooms, athletic/recreational facilities, offices, and common areas. Serve as team leader for crew of assigned staff. Works in concert with other leads to support all campus wide events. Act on behalf of the Supervisor during his/her absence. | ||
| HVAC/r Technician | Troy, NY | |
| The HVAC/r Technician will perform diversified duties for maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, chilled water, compressed air, heating and ventilation systems and associated controls. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures. | ||
| Technical Manager | Engineering Laboratory Operations Manager (Mechanical/Aerospace/Nuclear Focus) | Troy, NY | |
| The Technical Manager is responsible for managing the Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) Department’s research and teaching laboratory safety program, strategic planning for MANE’s instructional and research labs and supervising technical staff. The Technical Manager is also responsible for providing academic and technical support to students, faculty and staff. | ||
| Aerospace Engineering Faculty (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice) | Troy, NY | |
| The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering (MANE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice in Aerospace Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's teaching mission by delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, and participating in departmental, institute, and professional service activities. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, space vehicle design, space navigation, space structures and control, space environments, and human factors. Candidates with expertise in other aerospace engineering disciplines are also encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to join a growing and collaborative department with a strong legacy in aerospace innovation and space exploration. | ||
| Accountant (Hybrid) | Troy, NY, Hybrid: in-office and remote work | |
| The accountant, working with the Bursar, will reconcile and monitor all student receivable, third party billing accounts and collection agency activity, as well as assist with federal and institute reporting requirements. The accountant is also responsible for supporting the Institute’s human resources and finance functions around employee fringe benefits and compliance. The incumbent will track and monitor fringe benefit usage, reconcile data, manage purchasing and invoices related to employee compliance, and assist with processes required for employees working outside of New York State. | ||
| Proposal Administrator, Sr. ( Hybrid or Remote ) | Troy, NY, Hybrid: in-office and remote work, Remote (US Only) | |
| 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. | ||
| Award Administrator ( Hybrid or Remote ) | Troy, NY, Hybrid: in-office and remote work, Remote (US Only) | |
| 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. | ||
| Computer Operator | Troy, NY | |
| (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. | ||
| Assistant Vice President, Research Administration & Security | Troy, NY, Hybrid: in-office and remote work, Remote (US Only) | |
| 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. | ||
| Sr. Research Scientist | Troy, NY | |
| 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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