About this role
Job Description
The department is highly interactive and offers postdoctoral fellows a friendly but rigorous learning environment. There is ample opportunity for informal interactions between fellows and faculty, thus encouraging the kind of discussions and collaborations that are critical to success in the cutting-edge atmosphere of modern biomedical research. Program faculty members are housed in modern research buildings with state-of-the-art equipment. All of the training faculty members have laboratories that are within relatively close proximity. University facilities that support research efforts include electron microscopes, flow cytometer and fluorescent activated cell sorter, confocal microscopes, DNA, RNA and protein sequencing and syntheses labs, a mass spectrometer lab, and facilities for genomics, preoteomics, and transgenic animal research. The hard work of research is balanced by the unique opportunity to enjoy the mountains and canyons of beautiful Colorado.
Full Consideration Date
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 12:00 AM (MT) on July 1, 2026.
Essential Job Duties
Essential job duties vary depending on the hiring laboratory and research program, but may include:
Conducting Primary Research: Executing independent or directed research projects, including designing experiments, acquiring accurate data, and analyzing results.
Scientific Dissemination: Writing and publishing original research articles in peer-reviewed journals and presenting findings at national or international conferences.
Grant and Proposal Writing: Contributing to the preparation of grant applications, progress reports, and fellowships to secure future research funding.
Specific duties will be defined at the time of hire by the supervising faculty member.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)
Supervision
This position reports to a faculty member within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Day-to-day supervision and expectations are defined by the hiring laboratory. Position may include supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
Minimal Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctoral degree or equivalent degree (Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M.) and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Applications will be accepted from graduate students completing their doctoral degree requirements, but the degree must be completed before applicants can begin their postdoctoral appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications vary by laboratory and may include:
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
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter addressing all required and preferred qualifications with your specific area(s) of expertise, and a curriculum vitae.
This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire at 12:00 AM (MT), on July1, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Salary Range
$56,000 - $75,000Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.
Cover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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 for the finalist before a final offer. 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.
EEO
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What you'll do
- Conduct independent or directed research projects, including designing experiments and analyzing results. Contribute to scientific dissemination through writing and publishing research articles and presenting findings at conferences.
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