Research Staff - Darrin Freshwater Institute
- Employer
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Location
- Lake George, NY
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
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- Software & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Darrin Fresh Water Institute is an Institute-Wide Center with a mission of conducting 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 to fuse monitoring, modeling, simulation, forecasting, and experimentation to inform decision making that leads to the lasting protection of Lake George. View our YouTube video for more information.
The Center has multiple opportunities for talented post-doctoral researchers, research scientists, and technicians to contribute to its mission at all levels. Hiring will depend upon candidate qualifications and experience as well as the current needs of the Center.
Minimum QualificationsPost-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. or foreign degree equivalent in the fields of biology, ecology, evolution, fisheries, or limnology, or a closely related field.
Research Assistants or Technicians must possess an educational background in a field related to fields of biology, ecology, evolution, fisheries, or limnology.
Preferred QualificationsMinimum 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
Applications will be considered in light of the current needs and funding of the Darrin Freshwater Institute.
Additional InformationInstructions for ApplyingQuicklinkhttp://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/8024Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents- Resume/C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Contact Information for Three (3) or more references
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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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 education 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 his 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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