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Colorado State University Postdoctoral Fellow - Open Pool in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitlePostdoctoral Fellow - Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting Number202400886AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies3
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000 - $70,000
Employee Benefits
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Position End Date (if temporary)
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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 Food Science and Human Nutrition has 20 faculty members and 23 research associates and administrative staff, 600 undergraduate majors in nutrition, dietetics, food science and hospitality management, 70 M.S. graduate students, and 14 Ph.D. students. Department research is supported by federal grants from NIH and the USDA , as well as foundations and industry, and two endowments that support a faculty chair and the Lillian Fountain-Smith Nutrition Conference hosted by the department each year. Research has focused on childhood obesity, community nutrition among limited resource audiences, molecular and metabolic nutrition targeted at chronic disease prevention, bioactive food components, and food safety.
The department’s Extension faculty is responsible for numerous creative, high impact educational and engagement programs throughout the state, including EFNEP and FSNE . A new MPH program focus area in Public Health Nutrition within the School of Public Health provides new collaborative opportunities. The department offers an accredited B.S. dietetics program and an M.S. coordinated dietetic internship program. With the overall growth in the department, there has also been growing faculty and student diversity. The department especially encourages those to apply who are eager to engage in an environment committed to diversity.
Position Summary
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University is looking for multiple motivated post-doctoral fellows to work on NIH and USDA grant funded collaborative project across 3 laboratories (Cardiovascular Integrative Physiology Laboratory, Intestinal Health Lab, Food Safety, and the Functional Foods and Human Health Lab).
Duties of the position include conducting and analyzing experiments within the scope of the project; training and mentoring graduate students; participate/assist with writing and preparing manuscripts and grants; other duties as assigned. S/he will have opportunities to develop independent research questions within the scope of existing projects.
Required Job Qualifications
Ph.D. in Nutrition or a related field.
Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience in a research Laboratory.
Experience mentoring and managing research projects.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a high functioning team.
Diversity Statement
Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.
Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter outlining your specific area(s) of expertise, curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references via the application portal. References will not be contacted without prior notification of the candidate.
The pool is valid through 8/31/2024. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contacttiffany.weir@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 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.
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Maximum Requested3
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents