A Ph.D. is required in an appropriate discipline by the start date.
Research Scientist/Scholar Level Requirements:
All applicants must hold at least a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline.
Level I is f or individuals generally within three years of receiving their Ph.D. and with significant professional accomplishments.
Level II is analogous to the Assistant Professor title for regular faculty. It generally includes people with three to seven years of experience beyond the Ph.D. and very significant professional accomplishments.
Level III is analogous to the Associate Professor title for regular faculty. It generally includes individuals with more than seven years of experience beyond the Ph.D. level and with very significant professional accomplishments.
The Senior level is analogous to the full Professor title for regular faculty. It generally includes individuals well beyond the Ph.D. level that have demonstrated outstanding, sustained, and extraordinary professional accomplishments, as well as professional leadership.
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
Candidates with 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.
Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, applications, resumes and cover letters must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Salary Range
$40,000 - $90,000
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
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Job Description
The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in obtaining research positions within the department at the Research Scientist/Scholar level.
Some Research Scientist/Scholar 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/
Full Consideration Date
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on June 30, 2026. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Signing Bonus
Any signing bonus, up to $2,500 , 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.
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