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.
  • Chemical and Biological Engineering
  • Graduate Coordinator
    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. This position will primarily focus on managing the department’s graduate programs (ME, MS, PSM, PhD) at 0.6 FTE and will also involve some department administrative duties at 0.4 FTE.

    Graduate Coordinator (0.6 FTE) The Graduate Coordinator position in Chemical and Biological Engineering is a 12-month, full time Administrative Professional position. This position plays a critical role in departmental efforts to provide quality graduate programs and exceptional advising. This coordinator must have a strong dedication to the department and its students, and demonstrate the ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically to create programs and systems, to solve problems independently and creatively and effectively supervise operations of the graduate program.

    This coordinator will oversee the application and admissions process for the graduate programs, and provide data and analyses to determine the annual admissions goals of the department. This position provides credential evaluations and degree audits of graduate applicants verifying accuracy and completeness of credentials, with respect to admission decisions for graduate programs. This individual will review graduate applications and facilitate admissions decisions; monitor the applicant database; and resolve issues or problems. Experience with up-to-date database records and correspondence are a requirement of the position.

    This position will be responsible to research and summarize data for reports and periodic reviews regarding prospective, admitted, and matriculating students to maximize effectiveness of recruiting efforts, and maintain records and historical data for easy retrieval. The successful candidate will need to interpret requests for information and answer inquiries or direct appropriately, determine the urgency of communication, and initiate and compose appropriate correspondence. They will have a strong dedication to students and demonstrate the ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently, exercise discretion in interpreting and applying policies and procedures, and have the capacity to coordinate multiple priorities effectively and efficiently. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, motivated, and confident individual who has excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working with confidential information and diverse populations.

    Some weekend and evening work will be required.

    Department Administration (0.4 FTE) The duties associated with department administration focus on effective and efficient running of department operations. These responsibilities include coordinating the seminar series each semester; managing the AIChE students organization budget, and acting as an unofficial advisor to the AIChE student chapter; supporting senior design teams by placing orders for materials, and managing each group’s budget – see below. Effective event planning for the department may include the senior design reception, graduate applicant visit day, new graduate student welcome, and assisting with conferences. This position arranges catering, books rooms, and ensures events stay within budget.

    In addition to a competitive salary, Colorado State University provides gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing assistance programs; dual career and relocation assistance; support for teaching, research, and faculty development. 
  • 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
  • Administrative Assistant & Coordinator
    Full details Position Summary
    This position provides organizational support to the Colorado State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering by performing essential project coordination and administrative duties including but not limited to development of communications materials and processes to efficiently streamline organization of relevant project materials such as budgets, technical or progress reports, electronic materials including web content, grant proposals and contracts; coordination of in-person and hybrid events (e.g., conferences, workshops, meetings) including onsite programming, catering arrangements, schedule coordination, travel, event registrations and other associated logistics; purchasing and payment processing and other financial duties as assigned.

    This is a part-time administrative professional position located on our Fort Collins campus with a full benefits package; enrollment in group health, life and accident insurance, retirement plan options, work injury benefits, disability insurance, and additional opportunities such as free employee study privilege credits. CSU offers spousal and domestic partner benefits as well. For more information, please visit our Human Resources website: http://www.hrs.colostate.edu/
  • Civil & Environmental Engineering - Postdoctoral Fellow - Open Pool
    Full details Position Summary
    • The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at CSU seeks applications on an ongoing basis 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.
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Academic Advisor/Undergraduate Program Coordinator
    Full details Position Summary
    This position will be responsible for developing and leading a quality, dynamic and successful undergraduate advising program for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The incumbent will serve as the department’s primary academic advisor for all first-year and transfer students. A strong focus is on advising students in the entry year of their ECE undergraduate program, getting them acquainted and connected to the program and the department, and creating academic plans and programming that will result in graduation. This position is of critical importance due to high attrition rates in engineering undergraduate programs. The position will also make significant contributions in the department recruiting and retention efforts for undergraduate programs. The successful candidate will contribute toward the development and implementation of strategic programs and events to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive student body. Acting in a leadership role on behalf of the department for the summer orientation program is an essential duty for the person in this position. The successful Undergraduate Program Coordinator will possess a high degree of interpersonal skills, as well as the drive to build quality relationships and touch points to ensure program accomplishments.
  • 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.
  • Post Doctoral Fellow - RISE Inertial Fusion Energy hub
    Full details Position Summary
    Colorado State University (CSU) seeks an independent, curiosity driven post-doctoral researcher to work on projects that investigate novel thin film amorphous materials for their application in multilayer coatings for high power ultraviolet lasers and ultra-short pulse near infrared lasers. The research will also include the study of physical mechanisms that affect the coatings performance under intense illumination or illumination in corrosive environments as in the case of excimer lasers. The candidate must have experience in optical diagnostics and in the implementation of optical metrology.
  • 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
  • Idea2Product Program Expansion Coordinator
    Full details Position Summary
    The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a program expansion coordinator to provide interim oversight to the Idea2Product 3D printing lab. The individual will be working with faculty/staff members and graduate/undergraduate students at the university in support of 3D printing access and services and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the equipment and supervision of student staff; this includes but is not limited to: assembling, trouble shooting, installing, repairing, and reconfiguring 3D printers, data gathering of operations, and coordination with other outreach partners across the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering and the CSU main campus. The selected individual will also oversee operational budgets, assist with program expansion and strategic planning, and assist with grant writing to further expand I2P operations.
  • Instructor / Professor - Mechanical Engineering
    Full details Position Summary
    We invite applications for a full-time Instructor / Professor - Mechanical Engineering who will teach upper division (300 and 400-level) courses, which may include Engineering Design III (MECH 301), Thermodynamics (MECH 337), Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical Engineers (MECH 342), Heat & Mass Transfer (MECH 344), and Engineering Design Practicum (MECH 486). We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who loves teaching and shares our dedication to excellence in undergraduate education.

    The individual selected for this position will be assigned one of six Non-Tenure Track Faculty (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 continuing contract, pending successful performance and available funding. This faculty position may be given responsibility for one or more undergraduate laboratories and will be responsible for the quality, efficacy, and learning outcomes of courses along with necessary modification and change consistent with the Department’s goals.
  • 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:
    1. Energy Systems
    2. Automotive Systems
    3. Transportation Systems
    4. Human Factors
    5. Cybersecurity
    6. Model-based Systems Engineering
    7. Design optimization, controls, and analytics
    8. Situational robotics and awareness
    9. 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.