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Research Staff, Darrin Freshwater Institute

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Location
Lake George, NY

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Position Title Research Staff, Darrin Freshwater Institute Advertised Title Research Staff, Darrin Freshwater Institute Location Lake George, NY Search Number R17-00060 Full Time/Part Time Full Time Portfolio Division of Research Business Unit Darrin Freshwater Institute (DFWI) Job Summary

The Darrin Fresh Water Institute is an Institute-Wide Center with a mission of conducted research in the realm of freshwater and the environment. Prominent among its research endeavors is “The Jefferson Project at Lake George,” which is a joint project between Rensselaer, IBM, and the FUND for Lake George with a mission of using an unprecedented array of new tools will fuse monitoring, modeling, simulation, forecasting, and experimentation to inform decision making that leads to the lasting protection of Lake George. See our You Tube Video for more information.

The Center occasionally has opportunities for talented post-doctoral researchers, research scientists, research specialists, and technicians to contribute to its mission at all levels. Hiring will depend upon candidate qualifications and experience as well as the current needs and funding availability.

Minimum Qualifications

Post-doctoral researchers must possess, at minimum, a Ph.D., or foreign degree equivalent, in the fields of biology, ecology, evolution, fisheries, or limnology, or a closely related field.

Research Scientists must possess, at minimum, a M.S., or foreign degree equivalent, in the fields of in the fields of biology, ecology, evolution, fisheries, or limnology, or a closely related field. .

Research Specialists must possess, at minimum, a B.S. biology, ecology, evolution, fisheries, or limnology, or a closely related field.

Research Assistants or Technicians must possess an an educational background in a field related to fields of biology, ecology, evolution, fisheries, or limnology.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in computing, programming, basic electronics, and driving boats is extremely helpful. Some or all of these experiences may be required for some opportunities.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
- Ability to understand and follow directions
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of and ability to pay strict attention to research protocol
- Ability to organize and work on multiple complex tasks.
- Computer literacy, including ability to use a variety of software packages to analyze data
- Ability to collect, record, analyze and interpret data using appropriate field specific systems, equipment and techniques
- Ability to set up and conduct sound experimental procedures

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Job Posted Date In order to receive full consideration you must apply by Job Close Date New/Replacement Position Replacement Other Position Requirements Additional Information

Applications will be considered in light of the current needs and funding of the Darrin Freshwater Institute

Instructions for Applying

Applicants can apply at the Rensselaer web site, which contains the official job posting:
https://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/3271

Quicklink http://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/4898 Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume/C.V.
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Contact Information for Three (3) or more references
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    Organization

    Founded in 1824 as the first technological university in the English-speaking world, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute made an indelible mark on both the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, among the world’s pre-eminent research universities, Rensselaer offers students an interactive, interdisciplinary education — and a chance to be among the forces shaping the 21st century. Rensselaer students share a legacy of academic achievement, discovery and innovation, entrepreneurship, creative expression, and global leadership. Over time, as Rensselaer has evolved into a fully realized university of 5,100 undergraduates, this groundbreaking approach to educrensselaer_polytechnic_institute1.jpgation has generated wave after wave of innovation and discovery.

    One Rensselaer graduate masterminded the first moon landing; another, the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Our alumni invented e-mail and helped develop sunscreen. They have established and led successful enterprises, from Texas Instruments (inventors of the first silicon transistor) to Vicarious Visions (creators of Guitar Hero III).

    Rensselaer is a diverse community of dreamers and doers who share several characteristics. They are drawn to the sciences and technology, and to disciplines ranging from architecture and business to literature. They love to tackle complex problems, and they have a sincere desire to improve the world. Yet the people of Rensselaer are true individuals: everyone who comes here seeks a pathway to greatness that is uniquely hirensselaer_polytechnic_institute3.jpgs or her own.

    Distinguished faculty members work directly with students – doing research, solving problems, teaching, and interacting. This is where great adventure and new growth begin.

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