Posting Detail Information
Working TitlePostdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist/Research Scholar - Open Pool (2025)
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting Number202501127AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,000-$70,000 ; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025
Description of Work Unit
Nestled beside the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, Colorado is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.A. Colorado State University ranks as one of the nation's top-performing research institutions with a record $498.1 million in research spending in Fiscal Year 2023.
The Department of Mathematics at Colorado State University is one of eight departments in the College of Natural Sciences. The Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, as well as excellence in research. Faculty research interests include algebra, analysis, combinatorics, differential equations, geometry, inverse problems, math education, mathematical modeling, number theory, scientific computing, topology, as well as applications of all these areas. The Department of Mathematics has around 150 undergraduate majors and 65 graduate students, with currently 30 tenured and tenure-track faculty.
Colorado State University and the Department of Mathematics provide a highly collaborative and supportive environment; a number of faculty have joint appointments in other departments or are engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations and research projects.
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics seeks applicants throughout the year who are interested in obtaining postdoctoral research experience in the area of mathematics. These positions have the responsibility to conduct a program of research under the mentorship of a faculty research group within the department. A teaching load of up to 3 courses per year, as assigned by the department chair, is expected, and depends upon funding source. Applicants should identify a faculty member(s) of interest for collaboration in their cover letter.
For applicants who have completed a postdoctoral program, they can continue with a research scholar or research scientist position if the need arises typically through continued grant activities and support.
A detailed description of the department and information on specific faculty research programs are available on the department website at: http://www.math.colostate.edu.
A detailed description of the department's teaching program is available on the department's web page at: www.math.colostate.edu/programs/undergraduate/
Required Job Qualifications
Applicant has a Ph.D. degree in mathematics or related science area by the date of hire.
Preferred Job Qualifications
2 years of teaching experience at the university level or equivalent.
Has a record of teaching a range of mathematics services courses and graduate courses.
Has a record of being a course coordinator, and/or experiences teaching large number of students (75 or higher).
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryResearch
Duty/Responsibility
On a continuing basis, pursue the independent research objectives outlined under duties and decisions, and meet weekly with your research group.
This duty requires a knowledge in the assigned research area which far exceeding that of a graduate student.
Participate in research group meetings and seminars.
Present results.
Promote collaboration with academic colleagues in other departments and/or at other universities.
This duty requires maturity and research practice far exceeding what is required of a PhD student.
Percentage Of Time60%
Job Duty CategoryTeaching
Duty/Responsibility
The responsibilities are to teach a mixture of university level service courses and other courses for our Mathematics Majors.
The employee will teach 3 courses per year, as assigned by the department chair.
Percentage Of Time40%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, CV, a teaching statement, a research statement, and the names and contact information for three professional references to submit a letter of support.
Although three reference letters are preferred, a minimum of two reference letters must be uploaded in order to receive full consideration.References will be contacted automatically for a letter of reference upon submission of application.One of the letters should address the candidate's teaching. This pool expires on December 31, 2025. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
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.
The commitment can take a variety of forms including reflection upon, interest in, or efforts to advance, equitable access to education and research.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactKarena Alons, karena.alons@colostate.edu
EEO
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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.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Teaching Interests
Statement of Research Interests
Optional Documents
