Research Associate in Pollinator Conservation Ecology - Fort Collins

Research Associate in Pollinator Conservation Ecology - Fort Collins, CO

Position is full‑time, in‑office, in the Mola Lab within the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department at Colorado State University.

$55,000.00‑$60,000.00/yr (based on skills and experience).

Posting Number: AP

Position Type:
Admin Professional / Research Professional

Classification

Title:

Research Associate II

Work Hours/Week: 40 hours

Fort Collins, CO (fully in‑office/in‑person).

A pollinator conservation ecology position that leads teams conducting field studies on bumble bee movement ecology using radio telemetry equipment, assists in collecting genetic data, and manages field and lab data. The position is temporary with the possibility of extension.

• Master’s degree in Ecology or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the employment start date.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date (no visa sponsorship).

• Experience working with radio telemetry on small organisms (e.g., insects).
• Presentations at major entomological conferences on topics such as insect movement ecology, radio telemetry, pollinator conservation, etc.
• Experience conducting site selection for ecological field studies.
• Knowledge of Colorado pollinating insects, especially bumble bees.
• Experience handling, collecting, and curating insects from field collections.
• Laboratory experience in molecular methods.
• Proficiency in basic statistical methods, R programming, and scientific figure creation.
• Experience conducting insect‑focused outreach and educational activities with K‑12 and general audiences.

• Lead data collection efforts for several projects related to bee ecology and conservation (40 %).
• Properly curate, store, and produce data reports (40 %).
• Plan and conduct outreach and education events with K‑12 and general audience stakeholders (20 %).

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications. Apply no later than December 15, 2025.

Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each required item as a Word document (.doc), PDF, or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials.

• Resume
• Statement of Qualifications/Cover Letter that clearly addresses how your experience meets or exceeds each qualification listed in the job announcement.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations with the search process, please contact the listed search contact.

John Mola (john.mola)

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.

Colorado State University conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer, varying by position (criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, education verification, etc.).