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Colorado State University HLA Postdoctoral Fellow Open Pool in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleHLA Postdoctoral Fellow Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting Number202402025AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
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Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 to $65,000 plus applicable benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/30/2025
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture department strives to discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge and technology while developing future leaders in the state, the nation, and the world. Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors, Environmental Horticulture, Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture, we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity and inclusion.
Position Summary
Temporary part-time or full-time Postdoctoral Fellow positions may become available through the year in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Fields of research include but are not limited to:
Controlled Environment Horticulture/Agriculture;
Food Chemistry/Phytochemistry/Analytical Science;
Food quality, sensory, human health;
Produce safety, microbial ecology;
Pomology; Bioactive plant components;
Dietary intervention/Gut health/Obesity and cancer prevention;
Ecophysiology;
Environmental and stress physiology;
Floriculture, greenhouse technology;
Horticulture and Human Health;
Irrigation management; Landscape/ornamental plants;
Landscape water conservation;
Organic/Vegetable crops;
Potato breeding and production;
Post harvest physiology;
Rhizosphere biology/ecology;
Turfgrass science/Turf ecosystem modeling;
Urban agriculture, green roofs, and native plants; and
Viticulture.
Required Job Qualifications
- Completed PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution by start date of employment.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Apply online with the following application materials: (1) Cover letter outlining your specific area(s) of expertise, (2) Curriculum Vitae, and (3) Copy of unofficial academic transcript(s).
Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
This open pool is valid until May 30, 2025. Individuals will need to re-apply to an active pool after this date.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactMelissa Harmon, melissa.harmon@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and 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. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
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