Computation Researchers
Job in
Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, 12179, USA
Listed on 2026-02-17
Listing for:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Research Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of change maker including some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and IBM's Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
Over the past decade, the research portfolio at Rensselaer has been completely transformed. As a top-tier technological research university, Rensselaer has invested in strategic partnerships, talented researchers, and sophisticated research platforms to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century.
Today, the Rensselaer research enterprise comprises $104 million in annual research expenditures, supports a diverse range of research centers and platforms, and ensures the advancement of interdisciplinary research in six key areas:
* Life Science & Biotechnology (Bioscience, Bio Manufacturing, Bioscience, Diagnosis)
* Future Computing (Data / AI, High Performance Computing, Quantum, Bits/Neurons/Qubits)
* Energy, Environment, and Sustainability (Energy Solutions, Built Environment, Freshwater, Sustainability)
* Materials & Manufacturing (Mat. Discovery, Mat. Processing, Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics)
* Micro-electronics (Mat. & Metrology, Hardware Co-design, Computational Microelectronics, Hetero-integration)
* Fundamental Knowledge (Astro
X, Origins, Cognitive & Social, Financial)
The Office for Research collaborates with important external partners in the federal and state government, foundations and in industry to expand the impact our work and to support our world-class researchers as they improve lives, advance society, and change the world.
The mission of the Office for Research is to drive and support the Research Enterprise, increase Rensselaer impact and visibility, and communicate to the national and international community that Rensselaer researchers are defining the frontiers of discovery and innovation.
Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, # astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration.
To learn more, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary
Some of the areas that may be hiring researchers and research support positions in the Future of Computing area include:
* -cci
* -idea
* -nest
* -scorec
* -move
* -moca
Note:
The availability of positions is dependent on the availability of sponsored funding. Not all areas will have all positions, and some areas may be fully staffed.
Qualifications
* Postdoctoral Research Associate
- * Candidates must have finished all requirements for their PhD or foreign equivalent at the beginning of their appointment
* Research Associate or (Sr.) Research Scientist
- * 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
* (Sr.) Research Specialist
- * Positions require a relevant bachelor's degree / foreign equivalent or higher
* (Sr.) Research Engineer
- * Research Assistant
- * candidates must possess an associate's degree / foreign equivalent or relevant combination of experience, education and training
Pay transparency data:
Pay transparency disclosure:
The actual salary/wage that is provided to selected candidates will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the needs of the department, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. The following hiring ranges are provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Postdoctoral Research Associate:…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×