Undergraduate Research Assistant
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Posted Feb 19, 2026
Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks to hire a few motivated, collaborative, and passionate Summer Undergraduate Research Assistants who will gain hands on experience working with researchers at the Darrin Freshwater Institute in Bolton Landing, NY. Review of applications will begin on March 1st, 2026. Please see the attached description for further details and feel free to distribute this announcement.
Come join us for a unique summer experience in beautiful
Lake George, NY! As an Undergraduate Research Assistant,
you will gain a wealth of knowledge and experience while
working with a team of people dedicated to research,
education, and answering questions at the forefront of the
scientific community.
Successful applicants will gain experience in varying types of
field research and techniques, collection and analysis of
water chemistry data, and hands on use of laboratory
instrumentation. Program runs from May 27th to mid-August.
Research Assistants are paid positions starting at
$16/hr with free housing at the institute and can
expect to:
- develop research skills in both the laboratory
and field
- develop working relationships with other
students and professionals from the RPI
community and beyond
- gain confidence with their future and career
path
- HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF FUN!
SO DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER, APPLY FOR A
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP WITH DFWI TODAY
AND START THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME!
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to
Dave Winkler, email hidden; JavaScript is required, by March 1st.