Research Staff Openings - Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Research
- Employer
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Location
- Troy, NY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute interweaves life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering into the fields of biotechnology and medicine, opening exciting new pathways to innovation and discovery. From complex biological networks to nanoscale assemblies that mimic biological processes, CBIS is a powerhouse of academic and research advancement. More than 200 CBIS scientists and engineers are working here to uncover the molecular basis of biological mechanisms and disease, using biological systems as the basis for new therapeutics, and developing new cellular niches critical in tissue regeneration.
CBIS seeks applications from talented researchers for Research Staff positions at various levels. These researchers will enable Principal Investigators to conduct research projects in their research area of interest. Researchers in CBIS are involved in a variety of science and engineering disciplines, including:
• biomedical engineering
• biochemical engineering
• chemical engineering
• scale-up engineering
• chemistry
• analytical chemistry
• enzymology
• molecular biology
• pharmacology
• and other related fields
Hiring will depend upon qualifications & the current needs of the Center.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in a field related to the Principal Investigator’s research area of interest. Candidates with a relevant advanced degree, and additional years of paid professional experience in a related position are especially desired.
Postdoctoral Research applications are also accepted here, as opportunities may exist from time to time. Postdoctoral Research Associates must have completed a Ph.D. or foreign degree equivalent in a field that is directly related to the Principal Investigator’s funding and research program needs.
Preferred QualificationsAdditional opportunities exist for those with a relevant advanced degree, publication record, and/or significant additional years of paid professional experience in a related position. Individuals who possess these qualifications and who have the potential to, or a demonstrated track record of being able to build collaborative external partnerships are especially desirable. Relevant combinations of training, education and experience will be considered.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- 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 perform original research through self-direction and as part of a research team.
- Ability to set up and conduct sound experimental procedures.
- Resume/C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Contact Information for Three (3) or more references
- Statement of Research
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Are you a current RPI employee?
- Yes
- No
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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