Employer Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills 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. 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. 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: Doctorate (ex: Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D. or other) in Ecology and/or Environmental Science or a related discipline Two to three years conducting research and/or working at an ecology field research station Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Bolton Landing, NY Salary: Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience will be considered at a hiring range of $60-65K Candidates with an advanced degree and extensive experience with field stations operations and/or research leadership will be considered for a hiring range up to $78K Job Benefits: Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits. Application Deadline: Fri, 02/28/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/494489
