Job Description
The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary or special research positions within the department in the areas of cell and molecular biology, physiology of plants or animals, animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology and computational/theoretical biology.
Some Research Associate positions may have the option to work remotely, but this will vary between the faculty labs within the department. Contact the individual faculty and their labs to learn more.
Work Unit Description
Detailed descriptions of the research programs of the individual faculty are available on the department web page: http://www.biology.colostate.edu/people/
Signing Bonus
Any signing bonus, up to $2,500 , must be approved on a case-by-case basis by the hiring laboratory and departmental leadership.
Salary Range
$30,000 - $60,000
Essential Job Duties
Essential job duties vary depending on the hiring laboratory and research program, but may include:
- Conducting laboratory, field, or computational research activities
- Collecting,



managing, and analyzing research data.
- Assisting with experimental design and protocol implementation.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment, materials, and documentation.
- Contributing to manuscripts, reports, and presentations.
- Collaborating with faculty, staff, graduate students, and other research personnel.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires)
Supervision
This position reports to a faculty member within the Department of Biology. Day-to-day supervision and expectations are defined by the hiring laboratory.
Research Associate Level Requirements
All applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
- Level I is for individuals with less than 3 years of professional, post-baccalaureate experience.
- Level II is for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and more than 3 years of relevant professional experience

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