MIP Postdoctoral Fellow Vectors, Viruses and other Vector Borne Pathogens Open Pool

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Working TitleMIP Postdoctoral Fellow - Vectors, Viruses and other Vector-Borne Pathogens Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202500367AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

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Proposed Annual Salary RangePosition starts at $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
The Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology ( MIP ) Department is comprised of over 400 individuals who share a common passion for solving some of the most important human and animal health problems today.

Research programs include those related to mycobacteria, retroviruses, prions, and arthropod-borne infectious diseases, as well as the diagnostic investigation of naturally-occurring animal diseases.

A leader in education, MIP provides the only microbiology undergraduate degree program in Colorado, a graduate program that provides training in a number of cutting-edge disciplines, and several specialized veterinary residency training programs.

CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”Click here for the Source article highlighting this achievement.

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.

Position Summary
Temporary Postdoctoral Fellow positions may become available throughout the year in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology in the area of virology / vector biology research.

The projected postdoctoral positions would involve project planning, data acquisition, data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Virology, particularly arbovirology and more recently coronaviruses, as well as arthropod vectors of infectious agents, are major areas of research emphasis in the Department.

This is an open pool and applications will be forwarded as position(s) become available.

Required Job Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree in Microbiology, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Pathology, Epidemiology, Entomology or closely related field at time of hire.

Preferred Job Qualifications
Knowledge or experience in virology/vector biology demonstrated in submitted application materials.



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Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a letter of intent outlining your specific area(s) of expertise, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, and unofficial transcripts.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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.

This pool will expire on 12/31/2025.

Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactMIP HR Team, CVMBS-MIP_HR@colostate.edu

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.

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.

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.



References Requested

References Requested


Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3


Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



+ * This position requires a PhD or equivalent (DVM, etc).

Do you have your PhD or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No


+ * If you have not competed your PhD, when will you complete it?
(Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

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