Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in Troy, NY

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• Job Summary

Building on Rensselaer’s long tradition of innovation at the intersection of science, technology, social sciences, and the arts, our attention is turned to emerging needs at the human/technology interface. Some of the areas that may be hiring include:

• Cognitive and Immersive Systems Lab
• Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center
• Fashion Innovation Center

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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.