Posting Detail Information Working TitleResearch Associates I, II, III, IV and Senior - Open Pool Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional PositionYes Posting Number202401059AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week Proposed Annual Salary Range$30,000 - $60,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas:https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/&https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2024 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 individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary or special research positions within the department in the areas of cell and molecular biology, physiology of plants or animals, animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology and computational/theoretical biology. Some Research Associate 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/people/ Signing bonus information: Any/all signing bonuses, of up to $2,500, would need to be approved on acase-by-case basis,based off a review by the hiring lab and departmental leadership. Required Job Qualifications All applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline. + Level Iis for individuals with less than 3 years of professional, post-baccalaureate experience. + Level IIis for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and more than 3 years of relevant professional experience or a Master’s degree. + Level III is for individuals with a Bachelor’s and 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience. Individuals with a PhD who have no experience may also be appointed to this position if appropriate. + Level IVis for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience, a Master’s degree and 5 years of experience or a PhD with 2 years of experience. + The Senior Research Associate levelis for individuals with a PhD plus 5 years of experience and demonstrated group leadership activities. Preferred Job Qualifications Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Application Details 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 Associate, 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 12/31/24.Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search ContactTyler Heyne; tyler.heyne@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . 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. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Please list your academic and/or professional degrees, including area(s) of study. (Open Ended Question) + * Please provide a one sentence summary of your research experience (200 character limit). (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents