- Atmospheric Science
- Assistant Professor
Full details Position Summary
The Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. We solicit candidates in the research area of surface-atmosphere interactions. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, land-atmosphere interactions, atmospheric boundary layer, carbon cycle, and cryosphere-atmosphere interactions.
Faculty members in the Department of Atmospheric Science engage in teaching, research, and service to the University and broader community. The new faculty member will be expected to build and maintain a strong and vibrant research program supported through external funding that complements and expands upon the department’s current research areas. Successful candidates will contribute to teaching and intellectual leadership in our atmospheric science curriculum at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels by teaching courses in the Department’s curriculum, advising and mentoring graduate students, and developing advanced courses in their areas of expertise.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, applications should be received by October 31, 2023 to ensure full consideration. Application materials of semifinalist candidates, including letters of recommendation, will be made available for review by the faculty of the Department of Atmospheric Science. Applicants should submit the following material at the following link:
https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/133124
- A cover letter indicating interest in the position that may include any context about the applicant’s background that they would like to highlight beyond the statements below.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Three statements (no more than 6 pages total across the 3 statements):
- A research statement that includes the candidate’s vision for their research for the next 5 years, research and service impact on broader community and society, and the potential for research collaborations.
- A statement of teaching and education interests, and/or philosophy that includes plans to effectively develop and deliver educational materials, attract, and mentor students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and engage the broader community. This statement should also describe the existing department courses that the candidate would be enthusiastic to teach and potential new course(s) that they would want to develop.
- A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) statement addressing how your professional experiences, background, and philosophy demonstrate your commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how you will promote DEIJ in your research, lab/group, and classroom environments.
- The names of four references (who will not be contacted without prior approval of the candidate).
Please address inquiries about the position to:
Professor Jeffrey Pierce, Search Chair
Department of Atmospheric Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
80523-1371
Located 60 miles north of Denver, at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills, Fort Collins is often ranked among the top places to live in the United States. The City offers a pleasant climate with excellent schools and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities nearby. More information on Fort Collins is available at
www.visitftcollins.com.
Condition for Employment:
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. 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.
- Financial and Research Project Manager - Level I or II
Full details Position Summary
The Department of Atmospheric Science is looking to hire two Research Project Managers, one at an entry level and one at an intermediate level. This position provides day-to-day financial management of scientific research portfolios; working alongside department faculty and senior research scientists to coordinate multiple research projects and ensure successful on-time and on-budget project completion. Research Project Managers (RPMs) are an integral part of our research groups. They actively participate in the financial management of the group and coordination of research projects with the PI from proposal preparation to award closeout.
While not participating directly in the research projects, this position plays a leading role in the preparation and submission of scientific proposals to external sponsors that include federal, state, and local government agencies, industry, and foundations. Organization, attention to detail, critical thinking, strong and concise writing ability, and a willingness to learn and grow are key to success in this position. This position works with individuals and teams of faculty, research staff, university administrations, sponsors and scientific collaborators in the US and abroad, requiring excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate.
The individual in this position must demonstrate commitment to a quality work product and environment. Aspects of this position will require independent work in addition to the team collaboration, so an individual who is proactive, a self-starter and able to prioritize and balance competing tasks is a well-suited candidate for this role.
The individual in this position should be capable of coordinating expenditure planning for a complex portfolio of research projects and institutional funds in partnership with the PI, forecasting and recommending appropriate solutions for any funding shortfalls with respect to support of scientific staff, consumables, scientific equipment, or project travel.
The individual in this position does not typically execute financial transactions. Their role is to review, and approve or decline, requests for project-related expenditures, in line with University and Federal guidelines and consultation with the project principal investigator (PI), as needed.
The individual in this position will be supervised directly by the Senior Research Project Manager.
The department is willing to offer one day of working remotely after a sixty-day probationary period. Remote work would require the employee to complete a teleworking agreement.
- Postdoctoral Fellow - OPEN POOL (Atmospheric Science)
Full details Position Summary
Working with a faculty adviser, the postdoctoral fellow will conduct specialized research in one or more areas of Atmospheric Science, including atmospheric chemistry; climate and atmosphere-ocean dynamics; cloud microphysics, severe storms, and mesoscale meteorology; data assimilation, machine learning, and causal discovery; education and human resources; global biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems; and radiation and remote sensing. The research may range from theoretical to applied and involve the use of measurement and/or modeling approaches. This position will also summarize findings and publish research results in journals and present findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining postdoctoral fellow positions within the department. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding.
More job-specific information will be available as faculty members decide to hire a postdoctoral fellow from the open pool.
Should your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.
- Research Associates I, II and III - Open Pool
Full details Position Summary
The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining research positions with the department. The open position may be a temporary or special Research Associate (Level I, II, or III) assignment and may be for limited periods of time. This is an open pool, and applications will be forwarded to open positions as they become available.
- Chemical and Biological Engineering
- PostDoctoral Fellow -- Wang Lab
Full details Position Summary
This full-time Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for conducting advanced molecular simulations and theoretical calculations to study the equilibrium behavior of various polymeric systems described by generic, coarse-grained models. The postdoc will report directly to Professor Qiang Wang. This is a 40 hour per week assignment. The chosen candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position.
- Program Coordinator for Biology, Biomanufacturing, and Biotechnology at CSU Spur
Full details Position Summary
The individual in this position will report to (1) the Director of the Professional Science Masters in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology and (2) the Department Head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCOE).
The position includes two major roles, outlined below in Duties and Responsibilities.
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Stormwater Engineer
Full details Position Summary
The One Water Solutions Institute (OWSI), in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, (CSU) is seeking a qualified stormwater engineer to provide research expertise and conduct professional training activities for OWSI’s Colorado Stormwater Center (OWSI-CSC) at CSU.
This position will be co-located at both the CSU Fort Collins and Spur Denver campuses, with the option to locate entirely at the CSU Spur Denver Campus. This position will serve as the lead stormwater engineer for the OWSI-CSC which duties includes: Conduct official training and certification activities for the Center (in-person workshops, online courses and annual symposium); Develop new projects: writing technical proposals, developing contacts for potential new clients, and presenting innovative solutions developed by the OWSI team to the public and other professionals; Manage current projects: assume responsibility for project quality, scheduling, project finances and project products/deliverables; Create and execute project and program work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements; Clearly communicate project goals and objectives to other personnel involved in the project(s); Extensively collaborate with the OWSI team internally as well as with external partners through other related OWSI projects and CSU Spur programs; Demonstrate team-building behavior that sets a positive example for integrity, fiscal responsibility, and professionalism and contributes to an enthusiastic atmosphere.
- College of Engineering (Dean's Office)
- Executive Director of the Scott Scholars Program
Full details Position Summary
Colorado State University seeks an outstanding person to serve as the Executive Director of the Scott Scholars Program. Reporting to the Dean of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, the Executive Director leads a unique learning community of high achieving undergraduate engineering students with the goal of developing creative and technically strong leaders who will solve the grand challenges of today and the future.
About the Program
Established in 2017, the Scott Scholars Program is a community of outstanding undergraduate engineering students who are engaged in an enriched educational program focused on developing creative and leadership skills. This includes a suite of innovative curricular and co-curricular experiential learning opportunities that range from company-sponsored projects to cutting-edge research to community and civic engagement. The Program is designed to complement and enhance the world-class engineering education that all students receive from Colorado State University.
Scott Scholars are selected from the top high school graduates from Colorado who have been admitted to the College of Engineering at Colorado State University. Each Scholar receives generous and substantial financial support for their entire undergraduate education. The Program currently enrolls 94 students, with plans (and resources) to grow to 130. In addition to creating transformational educational experience for the Scholars, the Program has a broad and positive impact on the entire Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. Its scholarships enable the College to recruit and retain the best students from Colorado, year after year. It also supports the development and deployment of innovative new programs that benefit all students.
The Scott Scholars Program is made possible by the generous support of the Suzanne & Walter Scott Foundation. Walter Scott, Jr., an alumnus of the College, believed that “Helping young people with their education is one of the finest investments we can possibly make as a society.” He has supported students to attend Colorado State University since 1983.
About the Position
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a dynamic, visionary leader to advance the national reputation of the program, engage alumni and elevate external engagement opportunities while advancing efforts to prepare Scott Scholars and engineering students for productive careers and engaged service as citizens. In its first seven years, the Program has created innovative learning experiences and established strong internal operations. We are looking for an extraordinary individual who will further elevate the Program through expanded engagement with external partners to develop students’ skills in leadership and engineering excellence. We are also seeking someone who will enhance the scholars’ innovation and design thinking skills through closer partnership with the CSU Institute of Entrepreneurship, the local and regional startup ecosystem, and potentially the creation of a living-learning community.
The Executive Director will provide the vision and leadership to create and implement a strategic plan to optimize the academic quality, leadership in education, research, scholarship, and engagement of the Program. They will collaborate with faculty and staff from across the College and will deeply engage with a faculty fellows advisory board and the Dean’s Advisory Board to enhance the Program’s innovative learning program that integrates curricular and co-curricular experiences across the College and in the surrounding communities. They will also be the lead in developing a new Scott External Advocacy Board specifically focused on developing deeper engagement with top industry partners. A member of the College of Engineering leadership team, the Executive Director must be a strategic thinker, adept at building partnerships within a diverse community, knowledgeable in higher education issues, collaborative in developing team-focused, data-driven approaches to problem solving, and possess strong people skills. The successful candidate will be expected to embrace and contribute to Colorado State’s land-grant mission and core values. This is a twelve-month appointment; the Executive Director supervises two additional staff members.
- Financial Research Project Manager - College of Engineering
Full details Position Summary
The Financial Research Project Manager (RPM) provides day-to-day budget management of a complex portfolio of scientific research projects working closely with college faculty and senior research scientists to coordinate multiple research projects.
The RPM also plays a leading role in the preparation and submission of scientific proposals to external sponsors, including federal, state, and local government agencies, industry, and foundations.
This position does not participate in the scientific research of any project.
A successful RPM will be capable of coordinating complex expenditure planning for multiple research projects, forecasting, and recommending appropriate solutions for staff funding shortfalls, and purchasing or travel complications. This individual does not typically execute financial transactions, but reviews and approves/declines project-related expenditures in consultation as needed with the projects’ principal investigator (PI). The RPM will possess strong organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail and writing proficiency; be a quick learner; and possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with faculty, research scientists, university administrators, and program managers in the US and abroad.
The Financial Research Project Manager reports to the Post Award Manager in the Walter Scott, Jr, College of Engineering at the Colorado State University.
Remote work is negotiable depending on the experience of the candidate. Remote work candidates will be considered, however periodic on-campus presence may be necessary (e.g.: staff retreat) but not on a regular basis. Therefore, candidates are expected to commute to Fort Collins when necessary.
- Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)
- 23-127: Communications Specialist/Science Writer
Full details Position Summary
The Department of Atmospheric Science (ATS) and the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA), located on the Foothills Campus of Colorado State University (CSU), 5 miles northwest of CSU’s main campus, seek to hire a full-time Science Writer to promote ATS/CIRA’s research and academic work to the public, covering a broad spectrum of traditional and social/online media. This position will be split equally between ATS and CIRA, and will entail interviewing scientists, researchers, and students summarizing research and/or significant events within ATS/CIRA, and writing/publishing of articles on ATS/CIRA research in traditional and social media.
The Science Writer will serve a key role within ATS/CIRA’s communications and outreach efforts, and the individual in this position will report to the ATS Department Head and the CIRA Assistant Director for Outreach and Communication. Additionally, the individual in this position will liaise with the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering Communications, collaborating on behalf of CIRA and ATS within larger College efforts for communications. This position will allow flexible work arrangements, including hybrid office/telework.
- 24-102: Cloud Architect
Full details Position Summary
The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) seeks to hire a full-time Cloud Architect to engage in collaborative research and development with the Weather Information and Applications Division (WIAD) of the National Weather Service (NWS) Meteorological Development Laboratory (MDL) in Silver Spring, MD. The individual in this position will work on WIAD’s Impact-based Decision Support Services (IDSS) Management System (IMS) project, which will create for the NWS a set of nationally consistent and operationally supported tools for IDSS. The individual in this position also will work on the NWS Chat 2.0 project which is an essential part of the communications between NWS Forecast Offices and Core partners during critical weather events.
Specifically, the individual in this position will report to the Virtual Laboratory (VLab) Technical Lead and help design, develop, test, and refine the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud architecture of IMS. IMS is an enterprise system with many facets and consists of browser-based graphical user interfaces as well as a web-based API. IMS is being adapted to run within the AWS cloud architecture and the individual in this position will direct, architect and implement that cloud migration. The individual in this position must possess experience in architecting AWS systems for high resilience and high availability with fast failover capabilities. The current architecture includes a container based system that the individual in this position will migrate to Kubernetes. They will guide junior members of the project team in technical matters and participate in twice-weekly development discussions, and semi-annual in-person meetings in Silver Spring. The individual in this position may assist development or provision of project-related presentations.
This position requires a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for computer access and therefore is open ONLY to citizens of the United States and lawful permanent residents in possession of a physical USCIS “Green Card.” This position is located in a federal facility in Silver Spring, MD and requires the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Tier 1 federal background check for building access. The office will be in Silver Spring; however, the option exists to work remotely from a home/office. Periodic, in-person coordination meetings in Silver Spring and other locations will be required, and travel to attend those meetings will be paid by the project.
This position will be classified Research Associate II or III according to the credentials of the finalist selected for hire as follows:
- For position title Research Associate II: Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field PLUS 3-4 years of relevant work experience –OR– Master’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field experience PLUS up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
- For position title Research Associate III: Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field PLUS 5 or more years of relevant work experience –OR– Master’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field PLUS 2 or more years of relevant work experience –OR– Ph.D. in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
CSU recognizes the importance of supporting its employees as they balance their career, personal and family life, and that employees must be able to recharge, feel protected in their employment, and take the time they need to improve their overall productivity and health. Faculty, Administrative Professional, and other Non-Classified Staff are provided with paid and unpaid leave benefits to support them and their family and enhance financial security. Paid time off accrual rates for full-time employees = 16 hours of annual leave per month and 10 hours of sick leave per month. Employees also receive paid time off for 11 legal holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave. CSU’s Commitment to Campus offers employees a healthy work-life balance through a wide variety of programs, discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege (nine free credits per year available through CSU, CSU Global, CSU Online Plus, and University of Northern Colorado), Family Tuition Scholarship Program (50% reduction in tuition), Discounted Veterinary Care, Wellness Membership Discounts, Volunteers in Public Schools Leave Program, Athletic Ticket Discounts, and much more! Visit
www.facultyandstaff.colostate.edu to learn more about working at CSU. This information is a summary of commonly used leaves and is not all inclusive of benefits offered at CSU.
- 24-103: Research Support Coordinator
Full details Position Summary
The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) seeks to hire a full-time administrative professional to work on the CSU Foothills Campus, located 5 miles Northwest of the CSU main campus. The individual in this position will report to the Tropical Cyclone Team Lead and provide support to several Team Leads. Specifically, the individual in this position will utilize their strong organizational, communication and customer service skills and manage multiple priorities and provide administrative support to the day-to-day operations of multiple research groups at CIRA. They will also provide general project management support to the groups as needed and support departmental communications. This position is fully on-site, however after a 3-month probationary period the department will consider telework 1 day per week and require a signed teleworking agreement. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) this position is non-exempt and requires work hours to be recorded via online time clock.
- 24-105: Technical Web Developer
Full details Position Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Aviation Weather Center (AWC) in Kansas City, MO, has a long history of owning one of the most widely utilized websites within the National Weather Service (NWS),
www.aviationweather.gov, and most recently developed, the new
beta.aviationweather.gov. Through innovative design and technology, this website supports a wide variety of aviation interests and customers, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airlines, general aviation pilots, aviation forecasters, and others. In addition, development web platforms are heavily used within the Aviation Weather Testbed (AWT) for the testing and evaluation of new and emerging scientific techniques, products, and services to support aviation weather, along with the exploration of new web technologies to support the operational web platforms.
This is a mid- to high-level technical web development and programmer position on the AWC’s Web Team. The individual in this position will report to the CIRA Web Team Lead at the AWC and work closely with NWS federal collaborators, aviation partners, the AWT, and the AWC IT team to improve NWS aviation weather services on the web. They will engage in a range of research, development, and program support for the AWC websites and will participate in exploratory web development, web tools evaluation, and operational implementation projects to enhance the AWC’s web presence.
This position is a part of the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO, and the individual in this position will be an employee of CIRA/CSU. The individual in this position will serve as a member of CIRA’s research group at the AWC in Kansas City and will be expected to work onsite in Kansas City, but may negotiate a hybrid office/telework schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the office. The individual in this position may be required to provide occasional on-call 24x7 and/or emergency operational web support that requires response within 60 minutes and therefore must live within a 60-minute commute to the AWC.
This position requires a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for computer access and therefore is open ONLY to citizens of the United States and lawful permanent residents in possession of a physical USCIS “Green Card.” This position is located in a federal facility in Kansas City, MO and requires the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Tier 1 federal background check for building access. This position will be classified Research Associate II or III according to the credentials of the finalist selected for hire as follows:
- For position title Research Associate II: Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience in software/web development, or a Master’s Degree.
- For position title Research Associate III: Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience in software/web development, or Master’s Degree plus 2 years of experience in software/web development, or a PhD.
- 24-106 Evaluation Researcher
Full details Position Summary
CIRA is seeking a social science researcher with a background in qualitative and quantitative social science research and evaluation methods. The successful candidate will design and implement evaluations in the FWT from a human-centric and usability perspective. This will include evaluating how weather forecasters (NWS Forecasters, Incident Meteorologists and other forecasters) use new and/or existing information, tools, and products, and how that information is communicated to and used by (but not limited to) emergency managers, fire managers and practitioners, incident commanders, government safety officials, and other users.
The Evaluation Researcher is expected to design, implement, and report on up to a dozen or more wide-ranging evaluations in the FWT each year. The Evaluation Researcher will work with Principal Investigators, product developers, and the FWT team to identify questions pertaining to usability and user-needs to ensure that evaluations are designed to effectively answer those questions. The researcher will also collaborate closely with the User Needs Assessment Team of the FWT and GSL’s Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Branch about ongoing fire weather-specific social science research.
The Evaluation Researcher will provide subject-matter expertise in the areas of mixed-method, qualitative and quantitative social science. This includes, but is not limited to, evaluation research, workflow and/or task load analysis, and/or decision analysis. The Evaluation Researcher will be responsible for working closely with the other members of the WIDS SBS Branch, as well as meteorologists and developers. Evaluation topics will be driven by our key partners through the FWT user-needs assessment, ranging from process evaluations of new fire weather applications, product development and refinement, and usability assessments of various fire weather products and services.
The Evaluation Researcher will be expected to lead the development of evaluation reports following each evaluation, as well as scientific publications and presentation of findings at scientific meetings and conferences. This position works very closely with the Federal FWT Manager/Lead Scientist and the SBS Branch Chief, and formally reports to the CIRA Social and Behavioral Scientist. This position will be assigned a classification of Research Associate III or IV based on education and experience as listed in the required qualifications.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- ECE Engineering Research Associate I, II, or III - Open Pool
Full details Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking applications for Research Associate.
Positions with specific areas of research could include:
- Biomedical engineering
- Communications and signal processing
- Computer engineering
- Controls and robotics
- Electromagnetics and remote sensing
- Lasers and photonics
Research Associates participate in professional, scientific activities at several levels of difficulty and responsibility described in the Class Concepts. They typically are assigned responsibility for the coordination of various aspects of research projects that:
- involve the design, construction, assembly, and test of experimental equipment and instrument systems as well as computer software programs and hardware systems;
- provide information and advice to principal investigators and/or other faculty and research personnel with administrative responsibility for the research program or teaching facility;
- act as scientific or technical liaisons to investigators, shop personnel, vendors, extramural funding agencies, and external clientele including commodity and industry organizations;
- design or supervise the design of electrical, mechanical, electronic, and/or optical instruments and of computer-associated systems and equipment;
- supervise or perform the recording and reduction of test data for instrument design and evaluation purposes; and,
- assemble and evaluate information and prepare reports with respect to feasibility, engineering design criteria, and performance of instrument systems.
Research Associatesat the highest levels make significant innovative contributions to the design and conductof scientific and research methodology to a degree that typically changes the course ofthe investigation, and/or direct a broad range of programs.
- ECE Engineering Research Scientist I, II, or III - Open Pool
Full details Position Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking applications for Research Scientists.
Positions with specific areas of research could include:
- Biomedical engineering
- Communications and signal processing
- Computer engineering
- Controls and robotics
- Electromagnetics and remote sensing
- Lasers and photonics
NOTE: Applicants must obtain a PhD degree in an appropriate discipline related to Electrical and Computer Engineering by the proposed start date. These positions have the possibility of renewal depending on performance and availability of funds.
- Postdoctoral Fellow - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Open Pool
Full details Position Summary
The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in a postdoctoral position within the department. Positions with specific areas of research could include:
- Biomedical engineering
- Communications and signal processing
- Computer engineering
- Controls and robotics
- Electromagnetics and remote sensing
- Lasers and photonics
NOTE: Applicants must obtain a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline related to Electrical and Computer Engineering by the proposed start date.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Assistant / Associate Professor – Mechatronics, Controls, and Design
Full details Position Summary
With almost 1,200 undergraduate students, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is the third largest major at Colorado State University. In support of this growth, the Department invites applications for a full-time Non-Tenure Track Faculty (NTTF) member to teach second, third, and fourth-year Mechanical Engineering courses, including MECH 201: Engineering Design I, MECH 202: Engineering Design II, MECH 231: Engineering Experimentation, MECH 307: Mechatronics & Measurement Systems and MECH 417: Control Systems. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves teaching and shares our dedication to excellence in undergraduate education.
The person selected for this position will be slotted into one of two NTTF working titles (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) based on experience. Specifically, the selected individual who has a PhD and < 5 years of academic teaching experience will have a working title of Assistant Professor and the selected individual who has a PhD and > 5 years of academic teaching experience will have a working title of Associate Professor.
This position supports the educational mission of the Department and its commitment to provide high-quality educational opportunities. The Assistant / Associate Professor may be given responsibility for one or more undergraduate laboratories; responsible for the quality, efficacy and learning outcomes of experiments, and modification and change consistent with the Department’s goals. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to develop and teach new courses consistent with the academic goals of the Department and its students.
We are seeking individuals passionate about contributing to the department’s educational offerings and providing meaningful service to the university and the broader community. The role involves teaching and mentoring at various academic levels, from undergraduates to Ph.D. candidates, and actively shaping the future generation of engineers. Candidates with dedication to innovative teaching methodologies are highly encouraged.
- Research Associate I / II - REACH CoLab
Full details Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Colorado State University is seeking a Research Associate I or II to support its REACH Co-Lab at the Powerhouse Energy Campus. In this role, the Research Associate will assist in innovative research by conducting experiments, creating computer simulations, and presenting at conferences, will assist in proposal preparation and report writing, and will assist with lab operations by installing equipment, ordering and organizing materials and supplies, and conducting tours.
The individual selected for this position will be slotted into one of the following levels based on education and experience:
- Research Associate I – Bachelor of Science degree + fewer than 3 years' experience
- Research Associate II – Bachelor of Science degree + 3 years' experience or Master of Science degree
- Research Associate II / III - REACH CoLab
Full details Position Summary
The Mechanical Engineering Department at Colorado State University is seeking a Research Associate II or III to support its REACH Co-Lab at the Powerhouse Energy Campus. In this role, the Research Associate will assist in innovative research by conducting experiments, creating computer simulations, and presenting at conferences, will assist in proposal preparation and report writing, and will assist with lab operations by installing equipment, ordering and organizing materials and supplies, and conducting tours.
The Research Associate will also facilitate commercialization of technology developed in the laboratory, write technical reports and scholarly publications to disseminate research conducted by the laboratory, execute technical engineering tasks, ensure safe operation of the laboratory, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory.
The individual selected for this position will be slotted into one of the following levels based on education and experience:
- Research Associate II - Master of Science degree
- Research Associate III - Master of Science degree + 2 years' experience or PhD degree
- Systems Engineering
- Postdoctoral Fellow - Systems Engineering - Open Pool
Full details Position Summary
This is an OPEN POOL posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. The Department of Systems Engineering (https://www.engr.colostate.edu/se) at Colorado State University (Fort Collins campus) invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship positions to pursue research in design, optimization, assessment, and/or management of complex engineered systems.
Postdoctoral fellows will engage in groundbreaking, multi-disciplinary research in close collaboration with research groups in the Systems Engineering Department and other departments at CSU. Candidates with a demonstrated research background in one or more of the following topics are encouraged to apply:
- Energy Systems
- Automotive Systems
- Transportation Systems
- Human Factors
- Cybersecurity
- Model-based Systems Engineering
- Design optimization, controls, and analytics
- Situational robotics and awareness
- Augmented and Virtual Reality Experience Design and Educational Technologies
More job-specific information will be available as search committee members decide to hire from this open pool.
The open positions are temporary assignments. Assignments are 6-12 months, can be extended up to 2 years. 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.