Materials & Manufacturing Researchers

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, New York • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

Job Summary

Some of the areas that may be hiring researchers and research support positions in the area of Materials & Manufacturing include:

  • Materials Discovery

  • Materials Processing

  • Advanced Manufacturing

  • Robotics

    • 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...