Boulder, Colorado

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR’s research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.

Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.

• The main responsibility of the position includes leading data analyses and manuscript development and writing.
• The candidate will additionally lead or co-develop proposals with the MLL principal investigator. Informal mentorship and collaboration with MLL group members and other researchers in INSTAAR is expected.

$65,000 - $68,000/year.

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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• PhD in Ecology and Evolution and a MS in Conservation Ecology.

• Experience conducting mesocosm experiments with model plant species, such as duckweed.
• Deep knowledge of trophic linkages and emergent species interactions.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to Open Science and Open Data.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume or CV.
• Cover Letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in the position.
• List of 3 references.
• A PDF Sample of work.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

This position will be open until 5/13/24.

Note: Application material will not be accepted via email. For Consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.