Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Open College Positions

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  • Atmospheric Science
  • 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
  • Instructor or Professor in Biomanufacturing & Biotechnology - SIGNING BONUS up to $5,000 - Open Pool
    Full details Position Summary 
    The individual in this position will report to the Department Head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) in the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering (WSCOE) and support the educational mission of the CBE Department in providing high-quality instruction, outreach, and support of a teaching laboratory for the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology. 

    They will be appointed in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and will provide leadership in curriculum development and delivery. This will include teaching face-to-face and online courses in the Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology degree program, as well as complementary short courses and workshops, at the CSU Spur Campus in Denver. In addition, they will also recruit students into the PSM degree program, liaise with local and regionally influential industrial partners, help students identify internship opportunities, and perform educational outreach to the general public, in cooperation with education and outreach staff at the CSU Spur campus. Since the PSM degree in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology is designed to attract working professionals, and since some outreach activities are designed for engaging the general public, some teaching and outreach will be performed on evenings and weekends.

    The individual selected for this position will be assigned one of six non-tenure track faculty titles based on education and experience.
    • A selected individual who has a Bachelors or M.S. will have the title of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor, based on years of experience:
      • Less than 5 years of experience = Instructor
      • More than 5 years of experience = Senior Instructor
      • More than 10 years of experience = Master Instructor
    • A selected individual who has a PhD will have the title of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, based on years of experience:
      • Less than 5 years of experience = Assistant Professor
      • More than 5 years of experience = Associate Professor
      • More than 10 years of experience = [Full]Professor

    The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date of April 3, 2023. The department will not sponsor a visa for this position.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB INCLUDE:

    Teaching - 75% of the time
    • Teach required laboratory courses in the PSM in Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology program, specifically CBE 505A (Biochemical Engineering Laboratory) and CBE 505B (Bioseparations Laboratory).
    • Teaching may also include additional existing or new courses in the PSM program (e.g., CBE 504-Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering, CBE 522-Bioseparations), and offering these courses in formats and schedules that enable working professionals to engage in the coursework.
    • Teaching also broadly includes maintaining the teaching laboratory and contributions to curriculum development.

    Service and Outreach - 25% of the time
    • Participate in standing CBE committees, and/or other department ad hoc committees;
    • Cultivate relationships with local and regional employers.
    • Coordinate with education and outreach staff at the Spur campus to recruit students to the PSM program and to conduct outreach to the general public.
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • CEE Communications Manager
    Full details Position Summary 
    The individual in this position will have been trained and specializes in writing and the ability to communicate with multiple audiences. The individual will report the Department’s significant events and news, support recruitment efforts, and engage with current students and alumni through social media and other channels. The individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment with the ability to quickly write and communicate internally and externally under pressure. The individual must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. The individual must have excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, demonstrated ability to work with diverse people, and must be able to work successfully both individually and as part of a team. Occasional local and in-state travel will be required.
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering - Postdoctoral Fellow - Open Pool
    Full details Position Summary 
    • The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at CSU seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in Postdoctoral positions within the department.
    • Positions may become available in 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.
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering - Undergraduate Advisor
    Full details Position Summary 
    The selected individual will work closely with undergraduate students in advising/recommending academic requirements, scheduling of classes, and developing plans for academic success. The Academic Advisor will also communicate with the office of Registrar in evaluating transfer/graduating student’s credentials. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, working with the teaching/class scheduling, and textbook ordering for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, serving on department, college and university committees as needed, assisting with university and college events such as Ram Welcome, Commencement, Ram Orientation, and Engineering recruitment events, and processing documents related to graduation, overrides, exceptions, appeals, study abroad, military, athletics, and other advising related issues while in accordance with Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines. This position requires partial in-person/in-office work each week with one or two days remote per week.
  • College of Engineering (Dean's Office)
  • Director of Pre-award Support
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Director of Pre-award Support oversees the process of proposal submission for the college and record retention for use during the post award stage. This individual supervises 3 full-time pre-award research administrators and ensures that the workload is dispersed adequately amongst them. This includes assisting with the hiring process, conducting annual evaluations, and planning/implementing adjustments when positions are vacant. The general tasks overseen and completed by this position are:
    • Reminding faculty to submit proposal notifications in a timely manner
    • Organizing workloads as notifications are received
    • Reviewing proposals to ensure they meet sponsor guidelines
    • Providing faculty with feedback where proposals are missing information or otherwise outside the sponsor’s guidelines
    • Ensuring proposals are submitted on time; proposal forms are routed through Kuali Research (KR) in a timely manner; final documents are uploaded in KR; and cost sharing commitment forms are accurately included in college files and systems
    • Overseeing rebudgeting during the proposal stage, including updating all college and university records
    • Participating in planning improvements in all aspects relating to the college’s pre-award activities
    • Providing proposal information to management at all levels of the college for the purposes of planning and decision making

    A successful candidate will be capable of reading complex government solicitations and communicating them clearly; reading proposals in detail to look for data entry errors, formatting issues, and solving related technical difficulties; and calculating complex budgets. In addition, they will be able to provide excellent customer service to faculty, other researchers, staff, colleagues, and subordinates. They will be passionate about mentoring staff, creating a positive work environment, demonstrating a team approach, and problem solving.

    This individual reports to the Director of Business & Research Support Operations in the Walter Scott, Jr, College of Engineering at the Colorado State University.
  • Proposal Research Project Manager - College of Engineering
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Proposal Research Project Manager (RPM) 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.

    The RPM also provides day-to-day budget management of a complex portfolio of scientific research projects working closely with college faculty and senior research scientist to coordinate multiple research projects.

    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 successful candidate will possess organizational skills, attention to detail, strong writing ability, and the ability to learn quickly; excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work with individuals and teams of faculty, research scientists, university administrators, and program managers and scientific collaborators in the U.S and abroad. The individual must also possess a strong work ethic and commitment to a quality work product and environment and be both proactive and a self-starter and have the ability to prioritize and deal with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced research environment.

    The Proposal Research Project Manager reports to the Director of Pre-award Support 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.

    The successful applicant 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.
  • Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)
  • 22-103 Tropical Cyclone Researcher
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU), located on the CSU Foothills Campus approximately five miles northwest of CSU main campus, has a long history of data analysis and algorithm development to improve understanding of and forecast skill for tropical cyclone track, intensity, and structure. The individual in this fellowship will report to the projects Principal Investigator and will be co-mentored by the CIRA Tropical Cyclone Research Scientist. The individual in this position will also collaborate with CIRA researchers from the Tropical Cyclone, Satellite Applications, and other groups, as well as with NOAA collaborators at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, FL, NESDIS, and operational partners at the National Weather Service (NWS) National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, FL and the Department of Defense Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JWTC) in Pearl Harbor, HI. The individual in this position will work in-person at CIRA and must start no later than September 1, 2022.
    Specifically, the individual in this positon will divide their time between two tropical cyclone projects. For the first project, they will analyze model output, including results from coupled climate models, to develop new methods for parameterizing the interactions between tropical cyclones and the ocean to improve statistical models for tropical cyclone intensity forecasting. The work will include close collaboration with scientists at the NOAA AOML located in Miami, FL. For the second project, the individual in this fellowship will analyze observations from Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) low-earth orbit satellites, including data from Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) to diagnose tropical cyclone structure during extratropical transition and use machine learning methods for objective storm type classification.
    This Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 12-month position that is planned to start May 1 – September 1, 2022, and may receive and extension up to two years contingent upon performance and funding. This Fellowship offers an opportunity to take part in an active program of research related to CIRA’s work in tropical cyclone data analysis and satellite algorithm development, and its research goal is to identify new tools useful as operational forecaster decision aides. Results of this research will be passed on to the NHC and JWTC via AWIPS-II (Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System) and/or the Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecast (ATCF) system.
  • 22-126 Software Engineer
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) seeks to fill a full-time software engineering position for its collaborative research and development as a Cooperative Institute with the Weather Information and Applications Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) Meteorological Development Laboratory (MDL) in Silver Spring, MD. The position is for a senior software engineer whose background includes enterprise-level design and development using Java, the Spring Framework, and the Java Persistence Architecture (JPA) with Hibernate and PostgreSQL.

    Specifically, the individual in this position will report to the Project Senior Software Engineer/Project Manager and work in collaboration with the project team to help design, develop, test, refine, and document IMS. An enterprise system with many facets, IMS will consist of browser-based graphical user interfaces as well as a web-based API, behind which will sit a PostgreSQL database. Slack bots will also form part of IMS. IMS will be built using the Spring Framework and make extensive use of Hibernate and JPA in order to effect database persistence. Other technologies on which IMS will depend are Docker (for container-based deployment) and Vaadin (for web application development), and IMS will run within the Amazon Web Services platform. The individual in this position should have the experience needed both to help guide Java software development that results in more optimal, higher performance enterprise applications and to test and benchmark system components. A high-level priority for the NWS, IMS has a number of stakeholders and collaborating groups/institutions, so the work will involve coordinating with them in order to ensure that objectives are met. The individual in this position also will guide junior members of the project team in technical matters and will participate in twice-weekly development discussions, and semi-annual in-person meetings that may take place in Silver Spring. The work may also involve assisting with the development or provision of project-related presentations.

    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 your home/office with periodic coordination meetings in Silver Spring.
  • 23-109 Agent Based Modeler
    Full details Position Summary 
    As part of this initiative to expand collaboration between CIRA and OSTI, the individual in this position will support the development, testing, validation, verification, and use of an agent-based model (ABM) to help reduce the negative impacts of flooding. Working with stakeholders and other team members, they will conduct research to assess and operationalize the use of Flood Inundation Maps (FIMs) and other flood forecast information within an ABM. Part of this research will include analyzing demographic attributes, forecast dissemination networks, population data, transportation networks, social vulnerability measures, and user needs surveys, among other data. This position will collaborate with other team members to develop conceptual models for potential ABMs, generate code needed to create an operational ABM, identify and acquire data needed to support ABM verification and operation, and use the ABM to perform analysis. The individual in this position may be responsible for preparing presentation materials, providing briefings, and generating documentation. The individual may be responsible for supporting and responding to ad-hoc inquiries. We are looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented individual who works well within a team and individually. This position reports to Senior Software Engineer and Project Manager and works closely with and supports the NWS Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBES) Program Director.
  • 23-111 Database Engineer
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Weather Information and Applications Division of the MDL seeks a Database Engineer to work on the Impact-based Decision Support Services (IDSS) Management System (IMS) project. This project will create for the NWS a set of nationally consistent and operationally supported tools for IDSS.

    This position requires prior experience in enterprise-level PostgreSQL database design and development using the Java Persistence Architecture. In collaboration with the project team, the individual in this position will help design, develop, test, refine, and document the database that will be used to store and manage NWS partner data, the weather-related impacts of concern to those partners, those impacts’ time frames, and other related information. The database will backend both a browser-based graphical user interface as well as an API. The flow of engineering information will be bidirectional, as the individual in this position should have sufficient experience to help guide Java software development that results in more optimal, higher performance database design and usage. The work will include participating in twice-weekly development discussions, and semi-annual in-person meetings may take place in Silver Spring. The work may also involve responding to ad hoc requests from the project team and the project sponsor, e.g., providing database performance metrics.
    The individual selected for this position will be assigned the title of Research Associate II or Research Associate III based on the education and experience requirements. This position reports to a CIRA Senior Software Engineer who also works on the project.
  • 23-114: Satellite Imagery Production & Communication Expert
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) on the Foothills Campus at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO, seeks to hire a Research Associate I or II to support production of satellite imagery, videos and/or animations as a member of CIRA's Meteorological Satellite Applications (MetSat) Group and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service/Satellite Applications and Research (NOAA/NESDIS/STAR) Imagery Team. Position title of Research Associate I will apply to the finalist with a Bachelor’s Degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) field plus 1-2 years of experience working with data visualization and display, including use of image processing software. Position title of Research Associate II will apply to the finalist with a Bachelor’s Degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related STEM field plus 3 or more years of experience working with data visualization and display, including use of image processing software, or Master’s Degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related STEM field plus at least 1 year of experience working with data visualization and display, including use of image processing software. This position will allow flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/remote work depending upon the terms of CSU’s telework policy.

    The individual in this position will report to the CIRA/Meteorological Satellite Image Production Team Lead and be co-mentored by the NOAA/NESDIS/STAR Imagery Team Lead and the Principal Investigator of the CIRA/NESDIS JPSS Imagery Calibration and Validation project. The individual also will coordinate with the JPSS Satellite Liaison on VIIRS-related education and training efforts and with CIRA researchers on other satellite imagery projects. The objective of this position is to provide an opportunity for a motivated researcher to explore innovative approaches and engage both the general public and satellite user community while working in a highly stimulating and interdisciplinary team environment. The individual in this position will work on various satellite imagery applications that support VIIRS users as well as CIRA and NOAA public outreach efforts, and is expected to establish strong partnerships with both CIRA research staff and sponsors.

    Specifically, the individual in this position will produce and evaluate imagery from the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on-board the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) constellation of satellites, and will work closely with CIRA researchers and the NOAA Office of Low Earth Observations (LEO) to identify interesting weather and/or hazard-related phenomena as seen by VIIRS and create imagery and/or animations of these events that may be shared and used on the CIRA website, CIRA and NOAA Satellites social media feeds, technical presentations, blog posts and publications by both CIRA and NOAA scientists, and for training and education purposes. This imagery will also be used in CIRA and NOAA public outreach and media outreach efforts, including the newly created CIRA Satellite Library website (https://satlib.cira.colostate.edu). Example phenomena include tropical cyclones, severe thunderstorms, wildfires, smoke, blowing dust, auroras, and any interesting cloud or surface features. The individual in this position also will develop new methods for visualizing VIIRS imagery and develop novel VIIRS imagery products in support of ongoing CIRA and NOAA/NESDIS/STAR Imagery Team projects.
  • 23-118 Scientific Analyst
    Full details Position Summary 
    The individual in this position will collaborate with stakeholders and other team members to assess the quality of weather products used in operational decision-making. They will be responsible for assessment development and implementation, data analysis, and communicating findings in technical talks and reports. They will also work with software engineers to incorporate techniques in verification and decision support tools. This position will report to a CIRA Scientific Analyst. The individual selected for this position will be assigned the title of Research Associate II or Research Associate III based on the education and experience qualifications.
  • 23-120 Python Object-Oriented Software Engineer for NOAA Project
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Weather Visualization and AI Research Development (WIZARD) Branch within the Weather Informatics and Decision Support (WIDS) Division of GSL is seeking an experienced software engineer with a background in object-oriented design, cloud computing, and containers to support the development of weather-related forecast and decision support systems. The individual will be responsible for developing backend microservices that handle user inputs and perform calculations on meteorological datasets. Microservice code enhancements will be merged to the main branch through Git and run in a Docker container. Amazon Web Services will be used to test and operationally run the code and containers. This position reports to the Sr. Research Project Manager. The individual selected for this position will be assigned the title of Research Associate I or Research Associate II based on the education and experience requirements.
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Assistant/Associate Professor
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, invites applications and nominations for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant or associate level to start in Fall 2023. Research areas of particular interest include any area within the field of computer engineering. This is a nine-month, full-time position.

    New faculty members will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering; advise graduate and undergraduate students; conduct innovative research; and provide service to the department, the university, and the professional community.

    A successful candidate will have a doctorate in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline, by the start date of the position; the potential to develop a vibrant sponsored research program; the ability to effectively teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels; and the interest to serve the department, university, and professional community.
  • 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 Associates at the highest levels make significant innovative contributions to the design and conduct of scientific and research methodology to a degree that typically changes the course of the 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
  • Mechanical Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty - Open Pool
    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 three full-time Non-Tenure Track Faculty (NTTF) members to teach first-year Mechanical Engineering courses (MECH 103 and MECH 105) and second-year Mechanical Engineering design courses (MECH 201 and MECH 202).

    Individuals selected for these positions will be assigned one of six NTTF working titles based on education and experience. Specifically, selected individuals who have an MS will have a working title of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor; selected individuals who have a PhD will have a working title of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Within these two working titles, selected individuals who have > 5 years of experience will have a working title of Senior Instructor or Associate Professor; selected persons who have > 10 years of experience will have a working title of Master Instructor or [Full] Professor. The ME Department would like these positions to start in August 2023.

    This position supports the educational mission of the Department and its commitment to provide high-quality educational opportunities in Engineering Design. The position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Department Head on a one-year renewable contract, pending successful performance and available funding. The Instructor / 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. Successful candidates will be given the opportunity to develop and teach new courses consistent with the academic goals of the Department and its students.
  • Postdoctoral Fellow - Laser Diagnostics
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Laser Diagnostics for Engineering and Plasma Applications. The selected individual will work with Dr. Azer Yalin at the Powerhouse Energy Campus and (in some cases) at the Engineering Research Center.

    The selected individual will communicate and work with team members to:
    1. Perform research on multi-pulse and preionization controlled laser plasmas, including setting up the laser plasma testbeds and implementing laser and optical diagnostics (e.g., Raman scattering, Thomson scattering, optical emission spectroscopy).
    2. Develop and apply laser diagnostic techniques in support of electric propulsion research on plasma thrusters. Diagnostics include two-photon absorption laser induced fluorescence (TALIF) and cavity ring-down spectroscopy.
    3. Develop and apply diagnostics in support of related projects including optical detection of atmospheric gases in support of air quality measuerments.
    4. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students supporting research.
    5. Support preparation of reports and publications, and interact with sponsors and collaborators.
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship - Simulation of Human-Environmental Systems
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Bond Research Group at Colorado State University seeks a post-doctoral scholar to explore the dynamic nature of future technology that affects energy use, emissions, and well-being. If you become part of the team, you will have a strong quantitative background in modeling system dynamics or agent-based modeling, familiarity with reducing and exploring large data sets, and be comfortable with uncertainty.

    This scholar will modify and develop numerical simulation tools to represent near-future transitions in the technology and infrastructure that govern emissions of carbon dioxide and air pollutants and contribute to varying facets of well-being. The scholar will work with a multidisciplinary team working on connecting household choices, well-being, and energy use with governance and perceptions. The scholar is expected to lead and publish their own investigations, as well as conducting model development with minimal oversight to achieve a defined purpose. The ideal candidate will be able to combine modeling approaches creatively and to optimize numerical methods to explore uncertainty. The candidate should also be comfortable exploring constraints and limitations beyond quantitative mechanisms.

    This is a one-year appointment with the option to continue for a total of three years based on performance and funding. The working environment promotes continuous professional development for scholars of all levels.
  • Program Director & Instructor / Professor
    Full details Position Summary 
    We invite applications for a Mechanical Engineering Program Director who will lead an innovative partnership with Colorado State University (CSU) to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering on the Adams State University (ASU) Campus and who will also teach upper division (300 and 400-level) Mechanical Engineering courses. We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a passion for teaching and shares our dedication to excellence in undergraduate education. The successful candidate will lead by example and work to maintain a culture that is positive, fun and supportive for students and faculty.

    The Mechanical Engineering Program Director will establish a vision and strategy for growth. Major administrative responsibilities will include oversight of the program, course scheduling, program assessment, strategic planning, development and implementation of recruitment plans, budget management, and other duties characteristic of a part-time administrative role.

    The Instructor / Professor will teach upper division (300 and 400-level) Mechanical Engineering courses, which may include Mechanics of Solids (CIVE 360), Engineering Design III (MECH 301), Mechatronics (MECH 307), Dynamics of Machines (MECH 324), Machine Design (MECH 325), Materials (MECH 331), Thermodynamics (MECH 337), Fluids (MECH 342), Heat & Mass Transfer (MECH 344), and Engineering Design Practicum (MECH 486). CSU will hire two other Non-Tenure Track Faculty (NTTF) members to share this upper division teaching load, a Lab Support Engineer to manage the Undergraduate Teaching Labs, and an Academic Advisor to support the students.

    The individual selected for this position will be assigned one of six NTTF working titles based on education and experience. Specifically, a selected individual who has an MS will have a working title of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Master Instructor; a selected individual who has a PhD will have a working title of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Within these two working titles, a selected individual who has less than 5 years of experience will have a working title of Instructor or Assistant Professor; a selected individual who has more than 5 years of experience will have a working title of Senior Instructor or Associate Professor; a selected individual who has more than 10 years of experience will have a working title of Master Instructor or [Full] Professor.

    This position supports the educational mission of the Department and its commitment to provide high-quality opportunities in Mechanical Engineering. The position will report to the CSU Mechanical Engineering Department Head on a one-year renewable contract, pending successful performance and available funding. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse faculty, staff, and students within the CSU Department of Mechanical Engineering and the ASU School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Candidates should demonstrate that they possess (1) a commitment to student-centered instruction, (2) a plan for maintaining currency in engineering, and (3) a commitment to furthering the University’s mission of Inclusive Excellence.

    CSU and ASU are dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations in engineering. Given ASU's mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about ASU and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/.
  • Resch Sci/Scholar I - Electrified Transportation
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Research Scientist I in Electrified Transportation. The selected individual will work with Jason Quinn, the Principal Investigator at CSU. The position is multi-faceted and will include the following:
    • Development of models that support characterization of electrified transportation systems;
    • Integration of foundational models with life cycle assessment and techno-economic modeling;
    • Supervision of undergraduate and graduate researchers; and
    • Dissemination of results through peer review conference presentations and publications.

    Research: The research will focus on sustainability assessment and optimization of electrified transportation. Work will include integrating experimental data and other dynamic modeling work. The project includes collaboration with various other researchers at universities and national laboratories affiliated with the ASPIRE ERC.
    Mentoring: The position includes mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in collaboration with the PI. This includes working with graduate students to achieve not only research but professional development goals.
    Dissemination: Journal articles, conference publications, and internal presentations will be generated and disseminated.

    This is 12 month full-time position (with appropriate benefits: healthcare, medical, dental, vision, retirement). This role requires the individual to periodically drive to locations within Colorado.
  • Research Scientist I or II - REACH Co-Lab
    Full details Position Summary 
    The Research, End Market, and Commercialization Hub (REACH) Co-Lab invites applications for a Research Scientist I (RS1) or Research Scientist II (RS2) position. The REACH Co-Lab, established in 2013, is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University and located at the Powerhouse Energy Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. The REACH Co-Lab seeks to advance thermal-energy systems behond the current state-of-the-art.

    The individual selected for this position will be assigned to one of two Research Scientist working titles based on education and experience. Specifically, an individual who recently received a PhD and has limited research experience (less than 3 years) will have a working title of Research Scientist I. An individual who has a PhD and 3 years or more research experience will have a working title of Research Scientist II. This is 12-month full-time position with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and available funds.

    The selected Research Scientist will work collaboratively with team members to understand and predict the performance of thermal energy systems and to lead the design, construction, and performance evaluation of advanced thermal energy systems. Responsibilities will include working with academic and industrial partners to accurately characterize performance, evaluate the economics of the different solutions through techno-economic analysis, support experimental data analysis, publish results in peer reviewed publications, and oversee the execution of design, construction, and testing conducted in the REACH Co-Lab. The selected individual can leverage modeling tools, web services, data, stakeholder relationships, and institutional knowledge.

    The Research Scientist will work in strong collaboration with Dr. Todd Bandhauer, the Director of the REACH Co-Lab, and will oversee and ultimately manage laboratory operations. The selected individual will work collaboratively with REACH Co-Lab permanent research staff and Powerhouse staff to ensure a safe and effective laboratory environment, develop and write proposals, ensure sponsored project deliverables are met, ensure projects are executed within budget, plan for laboratory growth in personnel, and meet frequently with graduate and undergraduate students to confirm progress towards graduation.