Research Associate (I or II) OPEN POOL - Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 9 months ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 Jul 2023

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Working Title Research Associate (I or II) OPEN POOL - Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202300864AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range Entry level research associate positions start at full-time annualized salary equivalent of $36,000 with a range up to $65,000. Salary commensurate with level, qualifications, and experience.
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/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/31/2023
Description of Work Unit
The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture department strives to discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge and technology while developing future leaders in the state, the nation, and the world. Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors, Environmental Horticulture, Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture, we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity.
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
The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in research positions within the department. The open position may be a temporary, special, or regular Research Associate (Level I or II) assignment and may be for limited duration/time periods. This is an open pool and applications will be considered as positions become available. This pool is active through July 31, 2023.
Required Job Qualifications
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent specialized experience and/or training. Additional required qualifications, rank and salary determined by specific position to be filled.
Level I is an entry-level position for individuals with a bachelor’s degree or commensurate specialized experience and/or training and less than 3 years of professional experience.
Level II includes individuals with a Research Assistant I + 3 years experience of professional experience, or a Master’s degree.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested parties may apply by submitting the following application materials:
  • Cover letter addressing relevant education/experience as well as research interest(s),
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae,
  • Unofficial transcripts, and 
  • Contact information of three professional references.


    • References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
    This pool is valid until July 31, 2023, at which time the pool will expire. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply.
    Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
    Search Contact Melissa Harmon, [email protected]
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    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, [email protected] .
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