- Atmospheric Science
- Assistant Professor
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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.
- Postdoctoral Fellow - OPEN POOL (Atmospheric Science)
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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.
- Postdoctoral Fellow Maloney Research Group
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The postdoctoral scientist will be working on a NSF project led by Eric Maloney at CSU entitled “East Pacific easterly waves: Interactions with wind jets in current and future climates.” The overarching goal of the project is to understand the formation mechanisms of east Pacific easterly waves (EWs), and how these will be affected by climate change. Observations and a regional model (WRF) will be used to understand the role of topographic wind jets, the SST pattern, intraseasonal variability, and their changes with climate change on east Pacific EWs.
The position will report directly to Prof. Eric Maloney, Dr. Charlotte DeMott and Dr. Emily Riley Dellaripa and will be a part of a vibrant community of researchers both within the Eric Maloney Research Group, the Department of Atmospheric Science and other funded collaborators.
- Research Scientist I
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A Research Scientist is needed to conduct research on tropical weather and climate, and to support scientific dissemination and broader media outreach of research team results. The position is needed to support extramurally funded research from the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, and NASA, and private foundations.
The expected end results are formal publications and other informal media content disseminated in the peer-reviewed science literature, web, social, and news media on tropical cyclone seasonal activity, genesis, and intensification and heavy rainfall prediction.
This position will report to Professor Michael Bell.
- Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Chemical and Biological Engineering Non-Tenure Track Faculty
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 in its
undergraduate curriculum. They will be appointed in Chemical and Biological Engineering and will provide intellectual leadership and excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in chemical and biological engineering. In addition, they will carry out academic advising duties for the department’s undergraduate students. The individual in this position will teach/co-teach a maximum of six academic courses per year and advise up to 30 undergraduate students.
The initial rank of the successful candidate will depend on the amount of demonstrated teaching experience. Selected individuals who have more than 6 years of experience will be eligible for Associate Professor; selected individuals who have more than 11 years of experience will be eligible for Full Professor.
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. We are committed to furthering
diversity, equity and inclusion within the College and University and encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- 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.
- Postdoctoral Fellow in Bio-hydro-geomorphology
Full details Position Summary
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University is seeking an individual to provide research expertise as a postdoctoral fellow to work collaboratively with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center, and the National Park Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing models to understand interactions among river flow, channel change, and riparian vegetation in the Green and Yampa Rivers of Colorado and Utah. The successful candidate will have expertise in statistical modeling and programming, fluvial geomorphology, riparian ecology, ecohydrology, or some combination of these disciplines. They will also be expected to have strong communication skills. The successful candidate will report to the Principal Investigator of the project to disclose all data analysis and to publish research findings in recognized scientific journals. This postdoctoral fellowship is a 12-month position with a possible extension contingent upon performance and funding.
- College of Engineering (Dean's Office)
- Events Coordinator
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This position is directly responsible for planning and coordinating college-level and student related events for the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, including, but not limited to, fall & spring Commencement ceremonies, fall & spring Ram Welcome, Engineering Days (Senior Design Showcase), recruitment events, and outreach programs. Event responsibilities also include partnering with CSU Engagement to support the college’s Development events, including the annual Scholarship Brunch and other donor stewardship events. This position works closely with the college’s recruitment team to effectively achieve the college’s mission, initiatives and goals.
The Events Coordinator will partner with colleagues in the college to develop, plan and execute college events from start to finish, including budget, room reservations, catering, decorations, staffing, and processing of all necessary event forms, purchase requests, payments, and contracts as required by University policies.
This is a full-time, 12-month administrative professional position reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. The position also has a dotted line for reporting to the Executive Director of Development and the Executive Assistant to the Dean.
Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and work collaboratively as part of a team. Prior event management experience is required. A strong skillset in strategic planning, goal prioritization, creative problem solving, task management, organization, and a proactive customer-focused approach are essential to success in this role. Candidates must be able to work a standard full-time schedule, with occasional evening and weekend hours as required.
- Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)
- 23-131: Sea Ice Satellite Altimetry Researcher
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The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO, seeks to hire a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in using satellite altimetry data for sea ice studies, to work at NOAA/NESDIS/STAR in College Park, MD. We seek an enthusiastic candidate with a suitable Ph.D. degree, proficient programming skills, and demonstrated ability to present and publish research findings at conferences and through peer-reviewed journal articles to advance the field.
The individual in this fellowship will report to CIRA’s NESDIS Environmental Application Team (NEAT) PI, work collaboratively with federal researchers at NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research, and focus on projects dedicated to estimating sea ice thickness using lidar and radar satellite altimetry observations. This project aims to address the validation of a highly innovative algorithm for microwave altimeter-based sea-ice freeboard relevant for numerous applications such as sea ice forecasting, modeling, and ice charting for navigation and safety at sea. The work will include activities on product calibration, validation, and applications in both the Arctic and Antarctic.
This Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 12-month position planned to start as soon as August 2023, and will receive an extension of up to two years contingent upon performance and funding. Onsite presence at the NOAA/NESDIS/STAR in College Park, MD is preferred, but flexible work arrangements, including hybrid office/telework, are negotiable.
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 Postdoctoral Fellows = 10 hours of sick leave per month and 11 legal holidays, and paid time off for 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 benefits and is not all inclusive of benefits offered at CSU.
- 23-132: Tropical Cyclone Product Developer
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The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU), located on the CSU Foothills Campus approximately 5 miles northwest of CSU main campus, seeks to hire a Tropical Cyclone Product Developer, to be located at CIRA in Fort Collins, CO. CIRA has a long history of data analysis and algorithm development to improve understanding of and forecast skill for tropical cyclone track, intensity, and structure, with an emphasis on satellite data applications. The individual in this position will work with an interdisciplinary team of atmospheric researchers and hurricane forecasters to develop and implement CIRA tropical cyclone products in GeoIPS (
https://github.com/USNavalResearchLaboratory/GeoIPS) and Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS2) to support efforts to transition satellite and ocean applications to operations at Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) and/or National Hurricane Center (NHC). The individual in this position will also assist with data management and product development at CIRA and will work with a wide range of applications including those utilizing geostationary and polar-orbiting satellite data, as well as ocean and model data. The applications are based on traditional statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
This position is planned to start as early as October 1, 2023 with later start date negotiable. The individual in this position must have a combination of the ability to program and implement products on operational computing systems, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the underlying science to evaluate the implemented tropical cyclone products. They will organize, read, analyze, and plot atmospheric and oceanic datasets, and evaluate products based off those datasets and theoretical understanding of tropical cyclones, and so must have at least a BA/BS in atmospheric science, computer science or a related field, and related experience. The individual in this position must also have extensive experience with programming in Python and some experience with Fortran and/or shell scripting and should possess experience in writing automation software. They should also have the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
The individual in this position will report to the Tropical Cyclone Research Scientist/Project PI, will be co-mentored by a CIRA Tropical Cyclone Research Scientist and will collaborate with other CIRA researchers, as well as Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) collaborators, NOAA collaborators at the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) and operational partners at JTWC and NHC. This position requires on-site presence in Fort Collins, CO but will allow flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/telework. This position will require travel to collaborate with operational partners and/or scientific conferences.
This position will be classified Research Associate I or II according to the credentials of the finalist selected for hire as follows:
- Position classification Research Associate I will apply to the finalist who possesses a Bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, computer science, or closely related field and 1-2 years of experience working with geophysical data analysis.
- Position classification Research Associate II will apply to the finalist with a Bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, computer science, or closely related field and 3 or more years of experience working with geophysical data analysis, or a Master’s Degree in atmospheric science, meteorology, computer science, or closely related field.
- 23-133: Tropical Cyclone Data Analysis Scientist
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The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU), located on the CSU Foothills Campus approximately 5 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 with an emphasis on satellite data applications. The individual in this fellowship will work on a tropical cyclone project that utilizes Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and other polar-orbiting satellite data to develop tropical cyclone applications to diagnose and forecast tropical cyclone intensity and structure.
The project will involve the analysis of observations from Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) low-Earth orbiting satellites, including data from Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) and Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) to derive quantitative parameters not available from models and in situ data, and use these parameters to improve tropical cyclone intensity and structure estimates and forecasts. Specifically, JPSS data will be used to diagnose tropical cyclone structure during extratropical transition and as input to machine learning methods for objective storm type classification.
This Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 12-month position that is planned to start as early as October 1, 2023 with later start dates negotiable, and may receive up to a 2-year extension 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 operational forecaster decision aides. Results of this research will be passed on to the National Weather Service (NWS) National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Department of Defense Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JWTC) via AWIPS-II and/or the Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecast (ATCF) system. The individual in this position will collaborate with CIRA researchers, as well as NOAA collaborators, NESDIS, and operational partners at NHC and JTWC. Therefore, the individual in this position should have the ability to develop automated applications and work independently and in a team environment. The individual in this position will report to the Principal Investigator and will be co-mentored by CIRA Tropical Cyclone Research Scientists. This position requires on-site presence in Fort Collins, CO but will allow flexible work arrangements including hybrid office/telework.
- 23-134: Polar Ocean Remote Sensing Scientist
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The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, CO, seeks to hire a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow with expertise in polar ocean and coastal remote sensing, with a focus on sea ice, to work at NOAA/NESDIS/STAR in College Park, MD and work on sea ice remote sensing products that are used to address research questions and operational needs in both modeling and analysis centers. We seek an enthusiastic candidate with a suitable Ph.D. degree, proficient programming skills, and demonstrated ability to present and publish research findings at conferences and through peer-reviewed journal articles to advance the field.
The individual in this fellowship will report to CIRA’s NESDIS Environmental Application Team (NEAT) PI and work collaboratively with NOAA PolarWatch, offering data services. They also will work with researchers at NOAA’s Center for Satellite Applications and Research on sea ice remote sensing products that address research questions and operational needs in modeling and analysis centers. Improved sea ice information data will contribute to a greater understanding of polar ocean changes and their effects on coastal ecosystems and the broader Earth’s climate system.
Specifically, the individual in this fellowship will focus on projects related to the polar oceans, especially in the Arctic, to assess remotely sensed sea ice information products from different sensors and with various maturity levels. This requires activities in data calibration and validation. The individual in this fellowship will contribute to product application, for instance, by increasing existing products’ accessibility and usability to meet well-established standards in line with the findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability (FAIR) principles. The work will lead to analysis-ready data for studying the polar regions.
This Postdoctoral Fellowship is a 12-month position planned to start as soon as August 2023, and will receive an extension of up to two years contingent upon performance and funding. Onsite presence at NOAA/NESDIS/STAR in College Park, MD is preferred, but flexible work arrangements, including hybrid office/telework, are negotiable.
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 Professionals, and other Non-Classified Staff are provided with paid and unpaid leave benefits to support them and their families and enhance financial security. Paid time off accrual rates for full-time Postdoctoral Fellows = 10 hours of sick leave per month and 11 legal holidays, and paid time off for jury duty and bereavement leave. CSU’s Commitment to Campus offers employees a healthy work-life balance through various programs, discounts, and special benefits. This includes Employee Study Privilege (nine free credits per year available through CSU, CSU Global, CSU Online Plus, and the 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 benefits and is not all-inclusive of benefits offered at CSU.
- 23-136 Satellite Data Assimilation Researcher or Aerosol Data Assimilation Researcher
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This position will develop, refine, and assess tools to ingest meteorological and aerosol-indicating observational datasets, including meteorological satellite data, satellite aerosol optical depth measurements, and in-situ fine particulate matter detections, into high-resolution numerical weather prediction models that simulate thunderstorm-scale meteorology as well as dust and wildfire smoke concentrations. Along with refining data assimilation systems, the researcher will assess observation/assimilation impacts through testing in experimental configurations of the Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS), NOAA’s regional component of Unified Forecast System (UFS). The effort will include testing and evaluation with the FV3-LAM (limited area model), the Gridpoint Statistical Interpolation (GSI) data assimilation system, and the Joint Effort for Data assimilation Integration (JEDI) data assimilation system. This work will be conducted in close collaboration with other scientists in GSL as well as the broader operational modeling community. They will work as part of a team in testing and refining algorithms for real-time, operational use. This position will report to the Applied Mathematical Development Scholar for Model Evaluation & Data Impact Assessment.
This position will be classified Research Associate III or Research Scientist I or II according to the credentials of the finalist selected for hire as follows:
- For position title Research Associate III
- M.S. in atmospheric sciences, mathematics, or a related field AND two (2) years experience
- For position title Research Scientist I
- Ph.D in atmospheric sciences, mathematics, or a related field
- For position title Research Scientist II
- Ph.D in atmospheric sciences, mathematics, or a related field AND three (3) years post doctoral experience or equivalent
- 23-138:Technical Web Developer
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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 and 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 operational web support.
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.
- 23-139: Cloud Architect
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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 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.
- 23-140: Cloud Security Analyst
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The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) at Colorado State University seeks to fill a full-time professional research position for its collaborative research and development as a Cooperative Institute with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) Office of Science and Technology Integration (OSTI) in Silver Spring, MD. 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, federal background check) for building access. This position is located in Silver Spring, MD; however, the option exists to work remotely from your home/office with periodic coordination meetings in Silver Spring.
The primary goal in the research partnership between the NWS OSTI and CIRA has been to keep abreast of advanced technology and apply it to OSTI. The partnership is focused on providing technical expertise to OSTI. OSTI is responsible for developing and implementing scientific techniques into NWS operations to improve weather and environmental forecasts and services. OSTI provides support to NWS field forecast offices, National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP), and external customers nationwide.
OSTI and CIRA have become Cloud leaders within the NWS through the implementation of the Virtual Lab (VLab) Cloud. The partnership has focused on utilizing Cloud technologies and tools leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to solve development, testing, and training workflows for the STI Portfolio. These workflows focus on streamlining research to operations and include many aspects such as configuration management, development applications, and promoting DevOps. Research staff investigate these areas and prototype promising technologies. Within the VLab Cloud environment OSTI and CIRA currently support a wide range of clients (e.g., AWIPS Program, Warning Decision Training Division, Operations Proving Ground, Storm Prediction Center, NCEP EMC, STI Modeling, etc.), where we provide onboarding, administration, operations, maintenance, security, and cost support.
The individual in this position will report to the project Programmer/Analyst and serve as a cloud security analyst on the VLab and VLab Cloud projects. Specifically the individual in this position will work with NWS staff and contractors to:
- Ensure that VLab services and projects running on the VLab Cloud platform are in compliance with IT; security best practices and government IT security regulations;
- Assist with security event forensics and root-cause analyses;
- Explore and implement IT security best practices related to cloud computing;
- Develop automation methods related to IT security and compliance reporting.
This work will include participating in weekly development discussions, and annual in-person meetings which may take place in Silver Spring, MD. We seek a highly motivated, goal-oriented individual, who loves technology and works well within a team as well as individually.
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
hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits 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.
- 23-142 Fire Weather Testbed Social and Behavioral Science Researcher
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The Weather Informatics and Decision Support (WIDS) Division of GSL is seeking an interdisciplinary social science researcher with a background in qualitative and quantitative social science research methods, to serve on a User Needs Assessment Team (UNAT) in support of the operations of the FWT. The FWT is a new NOAA testbed dedicated to serving the wildfire communities through pursuing improvements to fire weather forecasting and decision support services which will be achieved by connecting end users and their information needs to the scientific research and development communities. The FWT will be a physical and virtual environment designed to bring the wildfire community together, with an end goal of a safer society achieved through scientific and technological advances. Numerous experiments will be conducted in the FWT and will include a broad spectrum of science fields including atmospheric and environmental science as well as social and behavioral sciences.
The UNAT social science researcher will provide subject-matter expertise in the areas of mixed-method, qualitative and quantitative interdisciplinary research, and is responsible for working closely with the other member(s) of the UNAT, including meteorologist(s), to conductrisk communication, risk perception, and decision-making research aimed at investigating and understanding the weather and climate-related information needs of members of the wildfire communities who manage wildfires and associated public safety. This could include emergency managers, fire managers, incident commanders, government safety officials, as well as operational weather forecasters who provide fire weather forecasts and decision support services. This research may be conducted solely by the UNAT, or in collaboration with other interdisciplinary research entities. Outcomes of these research efforts will be used to identify proposed FWT experiments and evaluations that would address the users’ information needs and associated gaps. Responsibilities may also include assistance with conducting and/or aiding the experiments and evaluations that take place in the FWT which are focused on users’ information needs, writing reports and publications, and presenting findings at scientific meetings and conferences. This position will report to the Forecast Operations Specialist.
- 23-143 Social and Behavioral Science Researcher
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The Weather Informatics and Decision Support (WIDS) Division of GSL is seeking an interdisciplinary social science researcher with a background in qualitative and quantitative social science research methods to conduct stakeholder outreach, and research on their potential use and understanding of probabilistic and uncertainty-related fire weather products and numeracy skills, and assist in the development of probabilistic products. In this instance, the stakeholders of interest include (but are not limited to) emergency managers, fire managers, incident commanders, government safety officials, and operational weather forecasters who provide fire weather forecasts and decision support services (herein referred to as “stakeholders”).
The researcher is expected to host 1-2 stakeholder workshops to initially set the stage for priorities for fire weather probabilistic product development as well as an end of position workshop to assess effectiveness of activities. The researcher will also undertake and lead collaborative activities designed to co-produce fire weather products, including: 1) conduct fieldwork to observe wildfires and the management of wildfire hazards, and 2) conduct a study to assess stakeholders’ understanding of and willingness to use probabilistic products, including (but not limited to) National Weather Service (NWS) Red Flag Warnings. The results of these activities will be incorporated in the NOAA Fire Weather Testbed (FWT) to help develop probabilistic products to better meet user needs and numeracy skills and comprehension.
The FWT is a new NOAA testbed dedicated to serving the wildfire communities through pursuing improvements to fire weather forecasting and decision support services which will be achieved by connecting stakeholders and their information needs to the scientific research and development communities. The FWT will be a physical and virtual environment designed to bring the wildfire community together, with an end goal of a safer society achieved through scientific and technological advances. Numerous experiments will be conducted in the FWT and will include a broad spectrum of science fields including atmospheric and environmental science as well as social and behavioral sciences. This researcher will be expected to partner with the FWT team, collaborate with, and leverage the FWT infrastructure for their planned research activities.
The social science researcher will provide subject-matter expertise in the areas of mixed-method, qualitative and quantitative interdisciplinary research, and is responsible for working closely with the other members of the WIDS Social and Behavioral Science (SBS) Branch, as well as meteorologists and developers. Research could include assessing risk communication, risk perceptions, and decision-making research aimed at investigating and understanding the weather-related information needs of stakeholders of the wildfire communities who manage wildfires and associated public safety. This research may be conducted solely by the researcher, in partnership with the FWT team, or in collaboration with other external interdisciplinary research entities. Outcomes of these research efforts may be used to identify proposed FWT experiments and evaluations that would address the stakeholders’ information needs and associated gaps. In addition to the above mentioned outreach and research activities, the incumbent’s responsibilities may also include assistance with conducting and/or supporting the experiments and evaluations that take place in the FWT, which are focused on stakeholders’ information needs; writing reports and publications; and presenting findings at scientific meetings and conferences. This position works very closely with the Federal SBS Branch Chief, this position formally reports to the CIRA Forecast Operations Specialist
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- ECE Engineering Research Associate I, II, or III - Open Pool
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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
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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
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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.
- Undergraduate Program Coordinator
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The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is comprised of over 25 faculty, 250 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students. The Undergraduate Program Coordinator will work closely together with faculty and staff to support the student population through advising and a variety of programs designed to assist students in developing academic plans, making critical transitions, and connecting with campus resources. The position will advise the student population with strong dedication to students and demonstrate the ability to think creatively, analytically, and strategically. The coordinator will have demonstrated collaborative leadership skills with the ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate must demonstrate prior experience working with confidential information, and diverse students and faculty. The coordinator will exhibit a service oriented, proactive work style as a core value, and should be enthusiastic about continuous learning. As part of the regular responsibilities, this position may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Assistant / Associate Professor - Biomedical Engineering
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor with a primary focus on cardiovascular research. This is an outstanding opportunity for individuals with a strong background in mechanical engineering and an interest in applying those principles to the broad and impactful field of cardiovascular research.
The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research, teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in service activities. The appointee will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with our interdisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and physicians to translate mechanical engineering principles into effective and innovative cardiovascular solutions. Candidates working in the following broad application areas of health and translational medicine are encouraged to apply (in random order):
- Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics
- Vascular Prosthetics and Bioprosthetic Design and Research
- Cardiovascular Solid Mechanics
- Biomechanical and Biological Assessments of Vascular Tissues
- Therapeutic Technology Development to Improve Vascular Health
- Regenerative Medicine Approaches for Vascular and Cardiac Tissue Engineering
- Vascular Disease Progression Detection
- Cardiovascular Biomaterial Development
This faculty position is a full-time, nine-month appointment. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about establishing and nurturing a robust, globally acknowledged research program sustained by external funding sources.
In this role, you will contribute to enhancing our Department's educational offerings and engage in meaningful service to the University and the wider community. We offer the chance to impart knowledge at various academic levels, from undergraduates to Ph.D. candidates, and mold the future engineers of tomorrow. You will have the opportunity to mentor and guide our diverse student body and cultivate advanced courses that reflect your specific areas of expertise. As an integral part of our team, your expertise, and innovative teaching methodologies will significantly impact our Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
- Assistant / Associate Professor - Computational Fluid Dynamics
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor with a primary focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). This is an outstanding opportunity to develop and lead a research program that aligns with and builds upon the Department’s existing and growing strengths in the areas of Energy and Aerospace. The appointee will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty engaged in these interdisciplinary areas and access to state-of-the-art facilities. The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research, teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in service activities. Candidates working in the following broad (and in some cases inter-related) areas of CFD are encouraged to apply:
- Artificial intelligence (e.g., AI-driven CFD or AI-accelerated CFD);
- Machine learning and data-driven modeling, uncertainly quantification, digital twins;
- Non-equilibrium flows (e.g., modeling of re-entry, hypersonics, plasma-assisted combustion, plasma propulsion);
- Reacting flows, multi-physics, combustion;
- Aerospace applications (e.g., aerodynamics, aerothermochemistry, propulsion devices); and
- Renewable energy and energy conversion applications (e.g., gas turbines, internal combustion engines, fuel cells and electrolyzers).
The individual selected for this position will be assigned to one of two working titles based on experience. Within these two working titles, selected individuals who have < 5 years of experience will have a working title of Assistant Professor; selected individuals who have > 5 years of experience will have a working title of Associate Professor.
This faculty position is a full-time, nine-month appointment. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about establishing and nurturing a robust, globally acknowledged research program sustained by external funding sources. In this role, they will contribute to enhancing our Department’s educational offerings and engage in meaningful service to the University and the wider community. We offer the chance to teach and mentor at various academic levels, from undergraduates to Ph.D. candidates, and mold the future engineers of tomorrow. You will have the opportunity to mentor and guide our diverse student body and cultivate advanced courses that reflect your specific areas of expertise. As an integral part of our team, your expertise, and innovative teaching methodologies will significantly impact our Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
- Assistant / Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering
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We invite applications for a full-time Assistant / Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering who will teach upper division (300 and 400-level) solid mechanics and materials courses, which may include Mechatronics (MECH 307), Dynamics of Machines (MECH 324), Machine Design (MECH 325), and Materials (MECH 331). 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 two career-line instructional (non-tenure track) working titles based on experience. Specifically, the selected individual will have a working title of Assistant Professor or Associate 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.
- Assistant / Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering
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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 first-year Mechanical Engineering courses (MECH 103 and MECH 105), second-year Mechanical Engineering Design courses (MECH 201, MECH 202), and third-year Mechanics / Kinematics courses (MECH 324 and MECH 325). 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 two career-line instructional (non-tenure track) working titles based on experience. Within these two working titles, selected individuals who have < 5 years of experience will have a working title of Assistant Professor; selected individuals who have > 5 years of 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 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.
- Research Scientist I - Sustainability Engineer
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking a Research Scientist I in Sustainability Analysis and Algal Experimentation. The selected individual will work with the Principal Investigator at CSU. The position is multi-faceted and will include the following:
- Sustainability modeling of algal systems;
- Development of algal experimental systems in support of a recently funded DOE projects: algal turf and carbon utilization;
- 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 algal experimentation. Work will include integrating experimental data and other dynamic modeling work into the foundational integrated model. Experimental work will include setting up and collecting algal growth data s well as the conversion of biomass through HTL.
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).