Job Description
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleCivil & Environmental Engineering - Postdoctoral Fellow - Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting Number202501616AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
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Number of Vacancies
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Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000-$70,000 - Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025
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.
Fort Collins is an attractive community of approximately 170,000 located along the Colorado Front Range at the base of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver.
The city is routinely recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States.
It consistently ranks high on quality of life measures by numerous publications; seehttps://www.fcgov.com/visitor/awardsfor the complete list.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering ( CEE ) Department at Colorado State University ( CSU ) is recognized both nationally and internationally for its education, research, service and outreach programs, and is ranked in the top 40 of such programs in the USA .
The CEE Department consists of 36 tenured and tenure-track faculty, 16 research scientists/scholars, 27 research associates, and 11 administrative professionals.
Additional information about the CEE Department can be found at http://www.engr.colostate.edu/ce/.
Position Summary
+ The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at CSU seeks applications from individuals who are interested in Postdoctoral positions within the department.
+ Positions may become availablein the areas of Environmental and Energy Systems, Infrastructure Systems, and Water Engineering and Science research.
+ Doctoral graduates receive world-class training, participate in cutting-edge research projects.
+ More job-specific information will be available as faculty members decide to hire a postdoctoral fellow from the open pool.
+ The open positions are temporary assignments.
Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding.
+ Should your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
Required Job Qualifications
+ Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or closely related field at time of hire.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To add your name to the applicant pool, please upload individually;
+ Cover letter of interest describing your doctoral discipline, outlining your specific area(s) of expertise
+ Curriculum Vitae/Resume
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.
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.
This open pool is valid through December 31, 2025, at which time all applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactDavid Logan; david.logan@colostate.edu
EEO
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Background Check Policy Statement
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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.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ Resume or CV
Optional Documents