Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship

University of Colorado Boulder • Boulder, CO

149d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is enriched by scholars whose backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences reflect the broad range of our global society. The Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship supports promising researchers and educators whose work and life experiences strengthen academic excellence and contribute to a more inclusive, engaged scholarly community. This program reflects CU Boulder's commitment to fostering an intellectually vibrant environment where a wide range of voices and ideas can thrive. Through faculty mentoring, professional development, and academic networking, Fellows develop the skills and connections needed to launch successful academic careers.

Requirements

• Applicants must have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree before July 1, 2026
• Applicants must have completed that degree within the last three years (2023 or after)
• Applicants should be preparing for an academic career in research, scholarship or creative work
• Faculty mentors must be tenured or tenure-track faculty at CU Boulder

Responsibilities

• Participate in campus life
• Focus full-time on research/scholarship without teaching and additional employment
• Meet regularly with mentor(s)
• Attend Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) events
• Identify common or complementary research, scholarly or creative work interests and agree to mentor the fellow
• Assist the fellow to establish a visible, active presence in the department
• Meet regularly with the fellow one-on-one and create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with the fellow to track career progress
• Encourage the fellow to attend professional development and networking activities offered by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Career Services, PAC Boulder and other campus units
• Encourage the fellow to present at conferences and/or symposia
• Help the fellow network with other mentors, particularly those of various backgrounds and disciplines to help foster a well-rounded experience
• Provide support and guidance in the fellow's work while allowing a degree of autonomy
• Advise the fellow about the job market and help facilitate connections
• Commit to actively support and prioritize the applicant for a tenure-track position using department or college/school resources
• Welcome the fellow into departmental activities such as colloquia, seminars, faculty meetings and social gatherings
• Onboard fellows like any new hire and provide space, technology, supplies and other necessary resources
• Hire the fellow under the Postdoctoral Associate (1312) job code and coordinate offer letters with the HR Research Service Center

Benefits

• Base salary of $60,000, which may be supplemented by campus units up to $75,000 subject to qualifications, departmental discretion, and funding availability
• One-time $5,000 in professional development funding
• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance benefits
• Moving expenses and signing bonuses may be provided contingent on the department's moving reimbursement and signing bonus policies
• Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree