MIP Research Scientist/Scholar I, II, or III - Open Pool

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology at Colorado State University is listing open Research Scientist/Scholar positions in infectious disease laboratories. These are open pool postings for temporary or limited-term appointments, with assignments to active federally funded projects.

Applicants must hold a doctoral or equivalent degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a closely related field, with qualifications varying by position.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Level I requires recent PhD with limited research; Level II requires 3+ years postdoc; Level III requires 7+ years postdoc.

Skills

Bacteriology

Virology

Immunology

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemistry

Job description

Position Summary

The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining research positions within the department in laboratories in the areas of infectious disease research. The open positions may be temporary or special assignment and may be for limited time periods. This is an open pool, and applications will be forwarded to open positions as they become available. Research Scientist/Scholar positions are available in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology in the area of infectious disease research. Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field. These positions include interaction with the Principal Investigator as well as other researchers. The individual will be part of a team of researchers completing a federally funded research project and will have a broad range of responsibilities.

Salary Ranges

• Level I: $60,000 - $105,000
• Level II: $70,000 - $115,000
• Level III: $80,000 - $125,000

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Required qualification, rank and salary determined by specific position to be filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level I is for individuals with a recent (less than 3 years) PhD with limited scientific research.
• Level II is for individuals with a PhD with at least 3 years of postdoctoral work or it’s equivalent.
• Level III is for individuals with a PhD with at least 7 years of postdoctoral work or it’s equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields are preferred: bacteriology, virology, parasitology, pathology, immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, prion biology or vector biology.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Full Consideration Date

Full Consideration Date: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on December 31st, 2026.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

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.

EEO

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