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

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University is seeking applications for Research Scientist/Scholar positions at various levels (I, II, III, or Senior). Some positions may offer the option for remote work, which will vary by faculty lab. Interested candidates should contact individual faculty and their labs for more details. The department's web page provides descriptions of faculty research programs.

Requirements

Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline by the start date
Level I: Generally within three years of receiving their Ph.D. and with significant professional accomplishments.
Level II: Analogous to Assistant Professor; generally includes people with three to seven years of experience beyond the Ph.D. and very significant professional accomplishments.
Level III: Analogous to Associate Professor; generally includes individuals with more than seven years of experience beyond the Ph.D. level and with very significant professional accomplishments.
Senior Level: Analogous to full Professor; generally includes individuals well beyond the Ph.D. level that have demonstrated outstanding, sustained, and extraordinary professional accomplishments, as well as professional leadership.

Nice To Haves

Prior research experience in a relevant biological discipline.
Experience with laboratory, field, or computational research methods.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
Experience with data analysis, scientific writing, or specialized research techniques relevant to the hiring lab.
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields: cell and molecular biology, physiology of plants or animals, animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology and computational/theoretical biology.

Responsibilities

Conducting laboratory, field, or computational research activities
Collecting, managing, and analyzing research data
Assisting with experimental design and protocol implementation
Maintaining laboratory equipment, materials, and documentation
Contributing to manuscripts, reports, and presentations
Collaborating with faculty, staff, graduate students, and other research personnel