Open Positions
Systems Engineering at Colorado State University is about developing integrative solutions to the world’s most complex problems. Come be part of our community of problem-solvers and innovators.
Open Positions
• A rank-relevant portfolio of publications in peer reviewed scientific and/or engineering journals,
• University systems-centric teaching experience,
• Demonstrated ability to secure competitively funded research.
• More than 5 years of funded systems-centric research with documented grant support as Principal Investigator,
• A strong record of publications as the senior author in their research field and have established a national reputation in their field of research.
● Candidates with teaching experience in the following disciplines is a preferred qualification: Requirements; Engineering Project Management, and Risk Analysis.
● Post-doctoral experience in an academic, government, or industrial setting is a preferred qualification.
● Candidates should exhibit ability and enthusiasm to teach distance education and conventional courses in the curriculum of the Systems Engineering Department.
● Candidates with mentoring or advising experience are preferred.
● Candidates should demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession, and/or inclusion activities.
● Candidates whose scholarly interests are demonstrated to align with the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering, the Systems Engineering Department, and CSU’s institutional strengths are strongly preferred.
• Additional required qualifications and salary determined by the specific position to be filled
• The successful candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Systems Engineering will not provide visa sponsorship for these positions.
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Model-based Systems Engineering, Design optimization, Controls, Analytics, Project Management, Program Management or a closely related field within the last three years.
• Exhibit the ability and interest to teach in a distance education environment
• Demonstrated action for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic, industrial, or professional setting.
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.
For more information on postdoctoral fellow employment benefits, please visit the Human Resources web page at: http://www.hr.colostate.edu/benefits/
Required Job Qualifications:
• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or documentation of completion of Ph.D. requirements in a related field by the position start date
• Relevant research experience in related field
• Additional required qualifications and salary determined by the specific position to be filled
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Authored or co-authored peer- reviewed manuscripts
• Experience in multiple research models
• Evidence of successful student mentoring in research environment
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous scholarly or industrial experience in the fields of systems engineering
• Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion
For a full list of jobs at CSU, see www.jobs.colostate.edu.
