Research Associates I or II - Open Pool

Colorado State University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research institution is seeking dedicated individuals for temporary research positions within the Department of Health and Exercise Science. These roles offer a unique opportunity to engage in innovative research focused on chronic and age-related diseases. Candidates will be involved in various tasks ranging from managing lab operations to conducting exercise testing and data analysis. This position not only supports a collaborative work environment but also promotes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about research and making a difference in health and wellness, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Robust Benefits Package

Collaborative Atmosphere

Focus on Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred for Research Associate I.
• Experience in data collection and analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab organization and compliance records.
• Recruit and test human volunteers for research studies.
• Conduct data collection and statistical analysis.

Skills

Data Collection

Statistical Analysis

Human Physiology

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Cell Culture Techniques

Exercise Testing

Research Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Statistical Software

Job description

Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional

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Proposed Annual Salary Range: $50,000 - $53,000 (RAI) or $53,000 - $56,000 (RAII)

Employee Benefits:

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 pm (MT) on 06/30/2025.

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 Department of Health and Exercise Science (HES) is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Colorado State University is Colorado’s land grant institution and holds the Doctoral/Research University – Extensive classification from the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Faculty in the Department of Health and Exercise Science conduct innovative research in state-of-the-art facilities, with an emphasis on basic, translational, and clinical applications in the area of chronic and age-related diseases. We are committed to our goal of producing nationally and internationally recognized research programs and graduates that are focused on helping people protect and improve their health and quality of life throughout the lifespan.

The Department has ~1100 undergraduate majors, 30-35 graduate students (about 60% PhD and 40% MS). Ten new faculty members (7 tenure-track) have joined the department since 2015. Research activities within the department are supported by the NIH, the American Heart Association, the National Cancer Institute, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and other federal, state, and industry sponsors.

The Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory is a center for interdisciplinary research, training and outreach that contains 17,000 sq. feet of dedicated, state-of-the-art research space with a full-time physician on staff and an in-house compliance/regulatory/safety team. Department faculty have academic or affiliate appointments in several schools and departments, including the Colorado School of Public Health, the Prevention Research Center, Biomedical Sciences, and Food Science and Human Nutrition. Faculty regularly collaborate with the University of Colorado Health-North and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

The department of Health and Exercise Science (HES) seeks applications throughout the year from individuals who are interested in obtaining a temporary (i.e., time-limited) research position. These positions include interaction with the Principal Investigator as well as other research associates. These individuals will have a broad range of responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:

• General lab organization and ordering of supplies.
• Management of records associated with compliance with Human or Animal Institutional Review Board protocols and guidelines.
• Recruitment, screening, and testing of human volunteers ranging from 18-95 years of age.
• Exercise testing and training of human volunteers.
• Survey testing of human participants.
• Data collection and subsequent analysis using custom computer programs.
• Data entry and management of electronic data records.
• Statistical analysis.
• Training other personnel in data collection and analysis.
• Supervision of the activities of undergraduate and graduate student research assistants.
• Physiological experiments with animals.
• Handling of laboratory animals and tissue/blood samples.
• Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.
• Write reports, check documentation, maintain inventory, maintain critical data, ensure compliance with grant criteria, supervise administrative support staff.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Applicants applying for a Research Associate I position must hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Applicants applying for a Research Associate II position must hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline plus 3 years relevant professional experience or a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in appropriate discipline preferred for RA I positions.
• For basic science research positions, experience with basic biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell culture techniques is preferred.
• Experience with graded exercise testing and background in human physiology and/or biomechanics preferred.
• Experience in observational research, surveys, and questionnaires preferred.
• Other research experience with data collection and analysis, familiarity with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and a statistical software package preferred.
• Applicants should have prior experience in the day-to-day organization of research projects, including recruitment of and contact with study participants, coordination of data collection activities, and data management preferred.

Diversity Statement: Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and contact information for three 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. This pool expires June 30, 2025. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past June 30, 2025 must reapply at that time. 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.

Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

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References Requested:

Minimum Requested: 3

Maximum Requested: 3

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