Research Scientists/Scholars I, II, III or Senior - Open Pool

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

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Working Title Research Scientists/Scholars I, II, III or Senior - Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202402071AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
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Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range $40,000 - $90,000
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Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/30/2025
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Department of Biology at Colorado State University (CSU) is one of eight departments in the College of Natural Sciences. The Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as excellence in research. The Department of Biology has an international reputation for excellence in research across a broad array of disciplines, including cell and molecular biology, physiology of plants or animals, animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology and computational/theoretical biology.
PhD graduates receive world-class training, participate in cutting-edge and often interdisciplinary research projects, and are employed at all levels of academia and industry around the globe. The faculty also enjoy an award-winning reputation for teaching excellence.
For more information about the Department, please visit: http://www.biology.colostate.edu/ .
Position Summary
The Department of Biology seeks applications from PhD level scientists who are interested in obtaining temporary or special research positions at the Research Scientist/Scholar level.
Some Research Scientist/Scholar positions may have the option to work remotely, but this will vary between the faculty labs within the department. Contact the individual faculty and their labs to learn more.
Detailed descriptions of the research programs of the individual faculty are available on the department web page: http://www.biology.colostate.edu/faculty .
Signing bonus information: Any/all signing bonuses, of up to $2,500, would need to be approved on a case-by-case basis, based off a review by the hiring lab and departmental leadership.
Required Job Qualifications
A Ph.D. is required for all levels.
  • Level I is for individuals generally within three years of receiving their Ph.D. and with significant professional accomplishments.
  • Level II is analogous to the Assistant Professor title for regular faculty. It generally includes people with three to seven years of experience beyond the Ph.D. and very significant professional accomplishments.
  • Level III is analogous to the Associate Professor title for regular faculty. It generally includes individuals with more than seven years of experience beyond the Ph.D. level and with very significant professional accomplishments.
  • The Senior level is analogous to the full Professor title for regular faculty. It generally includes individuals well beyond the Ph.D. level that have demonstrated outstanding, sustained, and extraordinary professional accomplishments, as well as professional leadership.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Candidates with knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields are preferred: cell and molecular biology, physiology of plants or animals, animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology and computational/theoretical biology.

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Open pool positions are available for people to apply for 6 months. If/when a faculty member decides to hire a Research Scientist/Scholar, they may elect to hire from the candidates in this open pool. More job-specific information will be available at that time. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and at least 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to the candidates. Answers to supplemental questions are required for an application to be considered complete.
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
This pool will expire 6/30/2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Tyler Heyne; tyler.heyne@colostate.edu
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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