Research and Facilities Specialist

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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 Freshwater 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 Freshwater Institute.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and/or Environmental Science or a related discipline

Five (5) or more years in field research or closely related experience

Valid us driver license required

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

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