Research and Facilities Specialist

Organization

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Job Posted

September 12, 2024

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Remote

No

Contact Name

Kevin Rose

Contact Email

rosek4@rpi.edu

Location

Bolton Landing, NY
United States
The Darrin Freshwater Institute is a multidisciplinary environmental research center of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute dedicated to understanding the structure and function of aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric systems. Our primary research focus is on the ecological consequences of environmental perturbations due to human activities in the Northeastern United States. We are looking for a motivated member to join our team and support our research efforts.

Summary

Research and Facilities Manager for the Darrin Fresh Water Institute, Rensselaer’s field station on Lake George, NY.

We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and organized ecology and environmental science leader and manager to support and empower research, education, and outreach activities at the Darrin Freshwater Institute, including facilitating research at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute, collaborate and assist with laboratory and field research activities, and support the growth of research activities at the field station. The individual will also have responsibilities for the day-to-day operation of the field station, including managing facilities and assets (boats, trucks, trailers, and other equipment) as well as contractor relationships, ordering, invoicing and paying bills, safety and compliance, and managing emergencies. This permanent internally-funded and full-time position will report to the Director, Dr. Kevin Rose, and Associate Director, Dr. Sandra Nierzwicki-Bauer.

 

Located in Bolton Landing, New York, the Darrin Freshwater Institute (DFWI) is a multidisciplinary environmental research center of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute dedicated to understanding the structure and function of aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric systems. Our primary research focus is on the ecological consequences of environmental perturbations due to human activities in the Northeastern United States. DFWI includes multiple research, outreach, meeting, and housing spaces and has many active research projects involving numerous researchers from Rensselaer and elsewhere.

 

To apply

https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/494489

Applications received by 18 October 2024 will be prioritized, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a hire has been made.

 

Questions

Please email Dr. Kevin Rose at rosek4@rpi.edu with questions. Please see https://dfwi.rpi.edu/ for more information on the Darrin Fresh Water Institute.

Compensation Information

Expected hiring range: 

  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience will be considered at a hiring range of $60-65K
  • Candidates with an advanced degree and extensive experience with field stations operations and/or research leadership will be considered for a hiring range up to $78K

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s 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.