Posting Detail Information Working TitleResearch Associates I, II or III (Economics) - Open Pool 2024 Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional PositionYes Posting Number202400914AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week Proposed Annual Salary Range$30,000-100,000 based on the project and budget considerations. Commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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 goal of the Department of Economics is to build a learning community that supports the intellectual development and professional aspirations of both students and faculty. Our undergraduate and graduate programs offer courses that cover an unusually wide range of economic thought, including neoclassical economics, Keynesian economics, institutional economics, Marxian economics and feminist economics. We want our students to become critical thinkers who understand the debates about economic methodology and policy as well as the techniques of economic analysis. Position Summary The Department of Economics at Colorado State University invites applications for the positions of Research Associates I, II or III as part-time and full-time research associates, as projects become available. For most projects, a minimum 1-year commitment is desired. Please note this is an open pool posting. If/When a position becomes available within the department applicants in the pool will be reviewed. Required Job Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following is required depending upon the position: data collection, management and analysis, survey work, mathematical and econometric modeling, report writing and article co-authorship, oral presentations or communication with stakeholders. Research Assoc I: entry-level positions for individuals with less than 3 years of professional, post-baccalaureate (or equivalent) experience. Possess knowledge of basic economics principles, concepts, and methodologies. Research Assoc II: Bachelors degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience or a recent Masters degree and no other significant professional experience. Possess knowledge of basic economics principles, concepts, and methodologies supplemented with job experience or additional professional knowledge. Research Assoc III : Bachelors degree and 5 years of work-related experience or a Masters degree with at least 2 years experience or a PhD with no additional experience. Possess knowledge of a wide range of economics principles, concepts, and practices. 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 A complete application consists of: + Cover Letter + Current CV + Three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. 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 is an open pool that expires at 11:59 pm on December 31, 2024. We will continue to review the pool for potential applicants as positions become available. Applicants wishing to be considered after December 31, 2024, must reapply. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search Contactlevi.blakeslee@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. 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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 (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents