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Postdoctoral Fellows Biology Open Pool


Job Location:

Fort Collins, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 40000 - 65000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in obtaining postdoctoral research experience 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 Postdoctoral Fellow 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: range: $40000 - $65000

Any signing bonus up to $2500 must be approved on a case-by-case basis by the hiring laboratory and departmental leadership.


Essential Job Duties

Essential job duties vary depending on the hiring laboratory and research program but may include:

  • 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

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)


Supervision

This position reports to a faculty member within the Department of Biology. Day-to-day supervision and expectations are defined by the hiring laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline.

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

To ensure full consideration applications resumes and cover letters must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on December 31 2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

In order to help screen all applications for potential openings please email answers to the following questions to as soon as possible:

  • Please list your academic and/or professional degrees including area(s) of study.
  • Please provide a one to two sentence summary of your research experience (300-character limit).

Please include the posting title and Requisition number in the subject line of your email when sending your answers.


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.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; its a thriving community thats 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 balanceCSUis 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 regulationsCSUconducts 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

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.


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