Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | Post-doctoral Research Fellow - Open Pool |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Research Professional Position | Yes |
| Posting Number | 202101463AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
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| Proposed Annual Salary Range | $50,000 - $55,000 |
| Employee Benefits | Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas. https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf . |
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| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 06/30/2022 |
| Description of Work Unit | The Department of Health and Exercise Science (HES) is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Colorado State University is Colorado’s land grant institution and holds the Doctoral/Research University – Extensive classification from the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Health and Exercise Science is focused on a three-part mission of undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and scholarly work and outreach/engagement/service. We are committed to our goal of producing nationally and internationally recognized research programs and graduates that are focused on helping people protect and improve their health and quality of life throughout the lifespan. The Department has ~1150 undergraduate majors, 30-35 M.S. and Ph.D. students, 10-12 academic and research staff and 25 faculty members. Faculty in the Department of Health and Exercise Science have a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and advising and conduct innovative research with an emphasis on basic, translational, and clinical work to prevent aging-related disease and disability and maximize human functional performance. The Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory, the research hub for HES, is a CSU Program of Research and Scholarly Excellence and a center for interdisciplinary research, training, and outreach. HES also has a strong focus on community engagement, including a First Responder Heart Disease Prevention Program, Adult Fitness Program, Noon Hour Fitness Program, Youth Sports Camps and an After-School program. |
| Position Summary | The department of Health and Exercise Science (HES) seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining potential Post-doctoral Fellowship opportunities in our labs. In addition to compliance with all safety, operational, regulatory compliance, and ethics training and procedures associated with NIH, CSU, the Human Performance and Clinical Research Laboratory (HPCRL), the following is a list of key responsibilities for the Fellow: 1. Recruitment and screening of human subjects for funded projects 2. Coordination with other lab personnel a. May include supervisory responsibilities for undergraduate and graduate researchers 3. Analysis/documentation of analyses of samples in line with the proposed aims/approach for the funded projects 4. Preparation of manuscripts 5. Development of new/follow-on hypotheses stemming from other studies 6. Method development to address new hypotheses as necessary 7. Proposal development of post-doctoral and mentored research grants 8. Attendance at routine meetings with lab principal investigators (PIs), laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, and regional/national conferences as appropriate |
| Required Job Qualifications | 1. Ph.D. or documentation of completion of Ph.D. requirements in related field by the position start date 2. Relevant research experience in related field |
| Preferred Job Qualifications | 1. Authored or co-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts 2. Experience in multiple research models 3. Evidence of successful student mentoring in research environment 4. Enthusiasm to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment 5. Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities. |
| Diversity Statement | Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. |
Essential Duties
Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. This pool expires June 30, 2022. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past June 30, 2022, must reapply at that time. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | Kristen Sutter ([email protected]) |
| 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 or expression, or pregnancy and 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/equal access/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. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Executive Director of the Office of Support and Safety Assessment, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523 -2026, (970) 491-7407. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Associate Vice President for Human Capital, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836. |
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