What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist or Senior Research Specialist position at International Association for Great Lakes Research?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bolton Landing, NY
Closing Date: Until Filled
Web Address: https://rpi.app.box.com/s/sahjqgva99mdz5xk0rw6gwuq119x3rq4
Description
Title: Research Specialist or Senior Research Specialist
Description: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking to hire a motivated full-time Research Specialist
or Senior Research Specialist working on The Jefferson Project at Lake George. The Jefferson Project is a
multi-disciplinary collaboration founded as a partnership between RPI, IBM, and the Lake George
Association that brings a sophisticated technological approach to studying freshwater ecosystems. A
central goal of the Project is to understand the impact of human activity on fresh water and how to
mitigate those effects. This full-time position will be based out of RPI’s Darrin Freshwater Institute in
Bolton Landing, New York, on the shore of Lake George, with occasional responsibilities on campus in
Troy, NY. This position will provide multi-disciplinary support to multiple aspects of the Project, including
maintaining a network of sensors on and around the Lake George, conducting sampling surveys,
assisting with research activities, and traveling to other lakes and field sites in the region.
Duties
related discipline.
Experience/skills Desired
python code, datalogger code)
To apply: Apply at https://careers.rpi.edu/jobs/energy-environment-and-sustainability-researchers-
troy-ny-new-york-united-states-3dac8110-516c-4c94-b8e7-b55d4cba3465.
Review of applications will begin September 14, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions: Please email Mark Lucius at lucium@rpi.edu with questions. Please see https://dfwi.rpi.edu/
for more information on the Darrin Freshwater Institute.
The position comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including health insurance,
paid time off, and retirement benefits. The pay range for Research Specialists is $18.00 to $26.55
USD/hour; the pay range for Senior Research Specialists is $62,354-$66,000 USD/year. The title
(Research Specialist versus Senior Research Specialist) and salary offered will depend on the skills and
experience of the applicant.
Submit a Job
Bolton Landing, NY
Closing Date: Until Filled
Web Address: https://rpi.app.box.com/s/sahjqgva99mdz5xk0rw6gwuq119x3rq4
Description
Title: Research Specialist or Senior Research Specialist
Description: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is seeking to hire a motivated full-time Research Specialist
or Senior Research Specialist working on The Jefferson Project at Lake George. The Jefferson Project is a
multi-disciplinary collaboration founded as a partnership between RPI, IBM, and the Lake George
Association that brings a sophisticated technological approach to studying freshwater ecosystems. A
central goal of the Project is to understand the impact of human activity on fresh water and how to
mitigate those effects. This full-time position will be based out of RPI’s Darrin Freshwater Institute in
Bolton Landing, New York, on the shore of Lake George, with occasional responsibilities on campus in
Troy, NY. This position will provide multi-disciplinary support to multiple aspects of the Project, including
maintaining a network of sensors on and around the Lake George, conducting sampling surveys,
assisting with research activities, and traveling to other lakes and field sites in the region.
Duties
- Calibrate, deploy, and maintain environmental sensors as part of a sophisticated sensor network
- Monitor data streams and respond to issues quickly
- Master the operation of proprietary Jefferson Project sensor platforms on and around the lake
- Conduct field surveys using standard limnological and hydrological field equipment on both
- Maintain accurate records and conform to data management standards
- Contribute to data QA/QC and data management efforts for large, environmental datasets using
- Assist with research activities such as data analysis, reporting, and manuscript preparation
- Assist with laboratory analyses of water samples as needed
- Occasional travel to other lakes as well as meetings and conferences
related discipline.
Experience/skills Desired
- Experience calibrating and deploying environmental sensors and equipment (e.g., water quality
- Experience troubleshooting sensors and associated monitoring station hardware (e.g., single-
python code, datalogger code)
- Programming experience in one or more programming languages (Python, R, Java, JavaScript, C,
- Experience working with Linux command line interface preferred
- Experience conducting field work in lakes and streams
- Experience with data analysis, visualization, and common statistical approaches
- Some experience with small electronics/basic wiring and knowledge of basic electrical
- Basic water chemistry and/or ecology laboratory experience
- Knowledge of boat safety as well as some operating/trailering experience
- A willingness to troubleshoot and address complex problems in the field and in the lab
- Ability to work outdoors in challenging conditions
To apply: Apply at https://careers.rpi.edu/jobs/energy-environment-and-sustainability-researchers-
troy-ny-new-york-united-states-3dac8110-516c-4c94-b8e7-b55d4cba3465.
Review of applications will begin September 14, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions: Please email Mark Lucius at lucium@rpi.edu with questions. Please see https://dfwi.rpi.edu/
for more information on the Darrin Freshwater Institute.
The position comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including health insurance,
paid time off, and retirement benefits. The pay range for Research Specialists is $18.00 to $26.55
USD/hour; the pay range for Senior Research Specialists is $62,354-$66,000 USD/year. The title
(Research Specialist versus Senior Research Specialist) and salary offered will depend on the skills and
experience of the applicant.
Submit a Job
Salary : $62,354 - $66,000