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International Department Coordinator

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-10-05

### Summary The International Department Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to OISS professional staff and international students and scholars. This position is responsible for the department's major administrative functions, including budgeting, accounting, and office workflow management.

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Contracts Specialist II

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-10-02

### Summary The Industrial Contracts Specialist II, under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Contracts, will serve in the Office of Technology Transfer by independently drafting, negotiating and finalizing research-related agreements involving sensitive intellectual property, publication, or funding-related

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Temporary Program Administrator

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-10-02

### Summary The Temporary Program Administrator in the Department of Psychological Sciences provides administrative and operational support to the department. The position will be the first point of contact within the department and assists with walk-in traffic, general inquiry phone calls, and emails.

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Temporary Web Content Specialist

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · First seen 2026-10-01

### Summary The Office of Public Affairs is seeking a part-time Web Content Specialist to support ongoing website content maintenance and light front-end development within a Drupal CMS environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript who is comfortable managing web conte

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Senior Brand & Content Lead

Rice University · US · Posted 2026-09-30

### Summary The Senior Brand & Content Lead within OpenStax at Rice University owns brand strategy, editorial voice, and external content and communications across the OpenStax K-12 and Higher Education markets.

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Program Administrator II

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-30

### Summary The GCC Program Administrator will be responsible for providing programmatic, administrative, financial, and operational support for several GCC research-focused groups and initiatives to meet organizational objectives, including the administrative management of multi-institutional programs and related even

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Multimedia Content Specialist

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-30

### Summary The Rice University Department of Computer Science is seeking a Multimedia Content Specialist to tell the stories of the people, research, ideas, and community shaping computer science at Rice. This role combines strong editorial instincts with the creativity and technical capability of a multimedia content

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Postdoctoral Associate - AI Materials Science & Nanoengineering

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-28

### Summary The NSF-funded READINESS Programmable Cloud Laboratory (PCL) at Rice University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to help develop AI-enabled, cloud-accessible autonomous laboratories for next-generation electronic and quantum materials. The position works at the intersection of mate

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Strategic Initiatives Project Manager

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-28

### Summary Vision 2030, the strategic plan for the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, sets a clear direction for the School's future, with leaders across the School championing its priorities. The Strategic Initiatives Project Manager will help turn that direction into results by coordinating efforts

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Stationary Engineer, Plant Operator (Second Grade)

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-28

### Summary Under the direction of the Senior Director, Plant Operations, the Stationary Engineer, Plant Operator (Second Grade) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Rice University's central utility plants and campus utility systems. This role operates and monitors central plant equipment

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Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Corporation and the Chief of Staff

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-28

### Summary The Office of the President seeks an accomplished Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Secretary to the Corporation and the Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff to the President. This position serves as a trusted partner to both leaders, managing com

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Cook

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-27

### Summary The Cook prepares a variety of foods in accordance with menu instructions and standardized recipes. This role ensures that proper food standards are maintained in the areas of quality, sanitation, and appearance. The Cook maintains a clean work area and assists with general kitchen cleaning. In addition to

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Associate Director Campus Engagement

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-25

### Summary The Associate Director for Campus Engagement serves as a catalyst for the development of high-quality programming related to belonging, leadership development, community building, and pluralism across campus. In this role, the individual is charged with fostering conditions and opportunities for students to

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Chief of Police/Executive Director of Public Safety

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-25

### Summary Rice University seeks a visionary and community-oriented leader to serve as the next Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety. As the university advances its strategic vision, anchored by excellence in research, transformative undergraduate education, and deep engagement with the city of Hous

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Expenses Specialist

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · First seen 2026-09-23

### Summary The Expenses Specialist is an integral member of the Accounts Payable team and plays a significant role in facilitating the department’s success. Under the supervision of the Expenses Lead, this position is responsible for processing expense reports and administering the university’s procurement card progra

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Athletics Business Coordinator

Rice University · US · Posted 2026-09-22

### Summary The Athletics Business Coordinator provides general bookkeeping to the athletics department and has the primary responsibility for the purchasing functions in the department. This position, in collaboration with the Director of Business Operations, is responsible for the generation and analysis of departmen

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Rice360 Director of Technology Development

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-22

### Summary The Rice360 director of technology development, in partnership with Rice360 faculty co-directors Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum and Dr. Maria Oden, will develop and execute the Rice360 technology portfolio strategy and manage the Rice360 technology development team, including the GHF cohort.

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College Coordinator

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-21

### Summary The College Coordinator plays a pivotal role as the administrative lead for Jones College, one of twelve undergraduate residential colleges at Rice University. The College Coordinator collaborates closely with the Jones College magister(s) to ensure the seamless day-to-day operations of the college. Reporti

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Bus Driver

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-18

### Summary The Bus Driver is responsible for the safe operation of Rice University buses and for providing excellent transportation and customer service to the Rice community and visitors.

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Policy Research Specialist

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-18

### Summary The Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy seeks a Policy Research Specialist to support rigorous, policy-relevant research on U.S.-Mexico issues.

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Postdoctoral Associate - Earth Environmental Planetary Sciences

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-18

### Summary The Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS) at Rice University (eeps.rice.edu) invites applications for the Pan Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. We seek candidates with independent research interests that intersect with one or more faculty within our department and who contribute

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Videographer and Photographer

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-18

### Summary The Development and Alumni Relations Marketing and Communications team at Rice University is seeking a creative, strategic, and highly skilled Videographer and Photographer to produce video, multimedia, and photography content that supports the university's fundraising and engagement goals. Reporting to the

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Director of Candidate Experience

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-15

### Summary The Recruiting and Admissions Office is seeking a strategic, candidate-focused leader to serve as Director of Candidate Experience. This role will lead efforts to create an exceptional candidate journey from initial inquiry through matriculation, overseeing engagement, events, communications, interviews, an

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Program Administrator, Medical Humanities (Part-Time)

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-15

### Summary The Medical Humanities Program Administrator administers the daily operational and administrative functions of the Medical Humanities program in the School of Humanities and Arts.

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Temporary Part-Time EMS Clinical Instructor

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-11

### Summary Rice EMS is looking to hire temporary staff to assist in two main areas: 1. EMS education particularly, EMS clinical instructors to serve as preceptors and skills instructors for students in EMT and Advanced EMT courses. 2. Special events staffing.

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Postdoctoral Associate - Statistics

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-10

### Summary The Department of Statistics at Rice University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research in statistical learning, with a particular focus on uncertainty quantification, conformal prediction, and reliable machine learning under distribution shift. The postdoctoral researcher will work with

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Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-09

### Summary The Hilton and Ghanta laboratories seek a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join a newly funded NIH translational research program focused on developing innovative genetic therapies for cardiovascular disease. This collaborative program combines the Hilton Laboratory’s expertise in CRISPR-based gene r

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Research Integrity Administrator

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-03

### Summary The Compliance Administrator III oversees and facilitates the coordination and enhancement of conflict of interest and research integrity programs in accordance with Rice’s mission. This position assists in developing and implementing departmental initiatives while providing administrative and program suppo

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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-09-01

### Summary The Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer leads the Office of Budget and Finance. Guided by the University's vision for the future, the office upholds the financial integrity, transparency, and strategic allocation of resources. Through responsible stewardship of funds, the office supports aca

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Groundskeeper

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-28

### Summary The Groundskeeper will perform general landscape maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, raking, planting, watering, weeding, caring for trees and shrubs, performing minor irrigation repairs, and assisting with pest control on campus. The Groundskeeper will also clean streets, sidewalks, l

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Postdoctoral Associate - BioSciences

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-27

### Summary The Hennelly Lab is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in evolutionary and population genomics in mammalian systems. The project will involve analyzing genomic data from modern and historical/ancient genomic datasets, and using computational methods to assess patterns and evolutionary consequences of

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Research Technician I

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-24

### Summary The Stadler Lab is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Research Technician I with wet-lab and molecular biology experience to support a Houston-wide wastewater surveillance project in partnership with the Houston Health Department and Houston Water. A major focus of the Stadler Lab is using

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Housekeeper, Wiess President’s House

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-21

### Summary The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation of the Rice University President’s official residence. This role ensures the home reflects the highest standards of care, supporting both the private living environment of the President and his family, and

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Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Rice University · US · Posted 2026-08-21

### Summary Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Revenue Generation, the Assistant Director of Annual Giving will assist in carrying out designated duties and responsibilities for the Rice Athletics Owl Club annual giving program. This individual will be involved with the planning, coordination, implementati

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Postdoctoral Associate - Earth Environmental Planetary Sciences

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-20

### Summary Dr. Ian McBrearty’s lab in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Machine Learning & Geophysics. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a quantitative field with strong Python and deep learning skills to build data

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Temporary Veterinary Technician II

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-19

### Summary The Temporary Veterinary Technician II will assist members of the veterinary staff, research staff, and animal care staff in providing exceptional care for laboratory animals in Rice University’s growing animal care and use program. The veterinary technician will aid in all aspects of the animal care progra

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Police Officer

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-17

### Summary With minimal supervision from a police sergeant, a police officer with the Rice University Police Department is responsible for the protection of life and property on the campus and any properties under the care, custody, and control of the university.

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Digital Content Specialist

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-12

### Summary The Digital Content Specialist serves as a key contributor to Rice's Development and Alumni Relations division, responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing digital content across email and web channels. Central to this role is dedicated ownership of high-volume, technically complex Annual Giving em

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Assistant General Counsel

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-11

### Summary In the Office of General Counsel, we serve a preeminent research university whose excellence is established and whose ambitions, under President Reginald DesRoches, are courageous, transformational, and global. To help us serve Rice’s bright future, we are expanding the office to add an Assistant General Co

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Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-08-03

### Summary The Biophotonics Instrumentation Laboratory in the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the development of advanced optical instrumentation for imaging and sensing applications. This position will focus on the design, fabrication, integration, an

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Postdoctoral Associate - BioSciences

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-07-30

### Summary Dr. Caroline Ajo-Franklin’s lab in the Department of BioSciences is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in protein self-assembly at interfaces. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to join the S-LATTICE project.

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SEA Cryogenic Electron Microscopist

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-07-20

### Summary The SEA Cryogenic Electron Microscopist is responsible for the management, maintenance, and operation of specialized scientific research equipment (ThermoFisher Glacios) in the cryo-EM core lab facilities for the Office of Research, through the Shared Equipment Authority (SEA). As part of the biological ins

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Lead Barista

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-07-14

### Summary The Lead Barista is responsible for overseeing daily coffee shop operations within Rice Retail Dining while delivering an elevated hospitality experience aligned with Rice Hospitality standards. This role leads by example in beverage execution, guest engagement, and team development, ensuring consistency in

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Cohen House Steward

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-07-01

### Summary The Cohen House Steward provides routine and event-driven housekeeping and stewarding support for Rice University’s Faculty Club. Duties include daily cleaning of offices, restrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, and public areas; dishwashing support; trash and linen removal; floor care; and maintaining sanitatio

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Hospitality Assistant

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-06-17

### Summary The Hospitality Assistant is responsible for preparing a variety of dishes in accordance with established menus and standardized recipes. This role ensures that high standards of food quality, sanitation, and presentation are consistently maintained, while also upholding cleanliness in the work area and sup

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Senior Director, Prospect Management

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-06-03

### Summary The Senior Director, Prospect Management leads portfolio strategy and prospect management efforts that strengthen fundraising effectiveness and pipeline growth. Partnering closely with development leadership, this role enhances portfolio quality, drives prospect movement, and supports campaign readiness. Th

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Residential Dining Manager

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-05-12

### Summary The Residential Dining Manager provides management oversight of a residential dining operation to ensure high-quality performance across all activities. This position manages, directs, plans, organizes, and supervises dining staff in collaboration with the executive chef of the assigned servery while meetin

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Retail Dining Manager

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-05-11

### Summary The Retail Dining Manager for Rice Hospitality provides front-of-house leadership and operational oversight across multiple retail and hospitality outlets, including coffee shops, and campus dining concepts. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent service standards, operational efficiency, and exce

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Front of House Coordinator

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-05-08

### Summary The Front of House Coordinator (FOH Coordinator) ensures the efficient and effective operation of the assigned servery. Under the direction of the Dining Manager, this role serves as the primary supervisor for front-of-house dining assistants and operations. Key responsibilities include greeting guests, sca

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Term-Limited Hospitality Assistant

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-05-07

### Summary The Term-Limited Hospitality Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for guests and is directly responsible for delivering a high-quality experience. This role is responsible for greeting customers, scanning student ID cards, and verifying meal plans. Under the direction of the Hospitality Manager,

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Banquet Server

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-05-07

### Summary The banquet server is responsible for providing set up for events at the Faculty Club while providing outstanding service to all clients during both luncheon service and private events. This person assists on luncheons for the University, the President of the University, the Board of Trustees, Rice Women’s

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Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-04-28

### Summary The laboratory of Dr. Caleb J. Bashor in the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University seeks to hire a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct high-impact research in mammalian synthetic biology and cell-based therapeutic engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to a fast-pac

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Lead Cook

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-04-28

### Summary The Lead Cook prepares a variety of foods in accordance with menu instructions and standardized recipes. This position ensures that proper food standards are maintained in the areas of quality, sanitation, and appearance, maintains a clean work area, and assists with general kitchen cleaning. The Lead Cook

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Director of Development – Gift Planning

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-03-10

### Summary Reporting to the Executive Director of Gift Planning, the Director of Development – Gift Planning is responsible for securing planned gifts and/or blended gifts; i.e., a combination of annual, outright, revocable and irrevocable life income gifts. Primary responsibilities include the identification, cultiva

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Research Technician III (McHugh)

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-02-26

### Summary The McHugh Lab in the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University seeks to hire a Research Technician II to support research focused on the development of translational vaccine and drug delivery platforms. The lab’s work integrates biomaterials design, advanced manufacturing techniques, and immunoengine

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Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-02-19

### Summary The McHugh Lab in the Departments of Bioengineering and Chemistry at Rice University (Houston, TX) seeks to hire a postdoctoral associate working in the area of chemistry to develop novel materials for controlled vaccine delivery. At a high level, the McHugh Lab is focused on the development of translationa

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Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2026-02-19

### Summary The McHugh Lab in the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University (Houston, TX) seeks to hire a postdoctoral associate working in the area of immunology for novel vaccine development. At a high level, the McHugh Lab is focused on the development of translational drug delivery platforms with the potentia

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Postdoctoral Associate - Bioengineering

Rice University · Houston, TX, US · Posted 2025-08-19

### Summary The Veiseh Lab in the Department of Bioengineering at Rice University is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Postdoctoral Researcher to lead the development of cell-based therapeutic devices for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, lymphedema, wound infections, diabetes, or infectious diseases

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