Postdoctoral Fellows - Open Pool

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: 29 days ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 31 Dec 2025

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Working Title Postdoctoral Fellows - Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202500570AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range $45,000 - $65,000
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2025
Description of Work Unit
The Department of Psychology is in CSU’s College of Natural Sciences along with seven other departments: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics. The Department serves approximately 1400 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students, with approximately 30 full-time faculty members distributed across five doctoral programs:
  • Applied Social and Health Psychology,
  • Cognitive Neuroscience,
  • Cognitive Psychology,
  • Counseling Psychology, and
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology.


    • The Department houses several service centers including the Psychological Services Center, supporting graduate training objectives in counseling psychology while serving the CSU population’s mental health needs; the Center for Meaning and Purpose, which focuses on acquiring, creating, and disseminating knowledge about enabling meaning, well-being, and positive health; and the Aging Clinic of the Rockies, which focuses on research, clinical services, and outreach for older adults in the community.
    The Department proudly boasts the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research that concentrates on social problems that affect rural areas. Additionally, the department has an externally funded occupational health psychology training program, funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Center which provides financial resources to support graduate student education, research, and professional development.
    The Department is primarily housed in the Behavioral Sciences Building, a building that was completed in 2010 and was designed to meet LEED Gold Certification standards for environmental quality, innovative design, sustainability, and efficiency. The Behavioral Sciences Building includes office space for all full-time faculty and graduate students, meeting and seminar rooms, state-of-the-art classrooms, numerous lounge and study areas, and a wi-fi café. Also included are faculty research laboratories in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and sensation and perception that have been designed to specification. More information on the Department can be obtained on the Department’s website: http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Psychology
    Position Summary
    The Department of Psychology seeks applications through the academic year from individuals who are interested in obtaining postdoctoral research experience in the area of Psychology. The open positions are temporary assignments. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding.
    Required Job Qualifications
    Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline.
    Preferred Job Qualifications

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    Application Details


    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
    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.
    CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
    This pool is valid through 12/31/25. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
    Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
    Search Contact Ginger Lacy-Gill ginger.lacy-gill@colostate.edu
    EEO
    Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
    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.