Postdoctoral Fellows - Pool

Postdoctoral Fellow

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Colorado State University seeks applications for temporary Postdoctoral Fellows who are interested in obtaining postdoctoral research experience in the areas of Gene Expression, Cellular Biochemistry and Structural Biology. Applicants should identify a faculty member of interest for collaboration.

Postdoctoral Fellows work under the direction of individual faculty members and contribute to ongoing research activities specific to each lab. Duties, funding source, appointment length, and work modality (in-person, hybrid, or remote) vary by faculty lab. Annual terms and reappointment may depend on performance and/or the continued availability of funding.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Department has limited funds and may not sponsor a new H1B visa for this position.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (MT) on August 16, 2026.

$35,000 - $80,000

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.

Specific duties will be defined at the time of hire by the supervising faculty member.

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

This position reports to a faculty member within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Day-to-day supervision and expectations are defined by the hiring laboratory.

Ph.D. degree in a discipline relevant to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology by the start date.

• Prior research experience in a relevant discipline
• Experience with laboratory, field, or computational research methods
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment
• Experience with data analysis, scientific writing, or specialized research techniques relevant to the hiring lab

This is an evergreen posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. To apply, submit a cover letter indicating a faculty member of interest for collaboration, and a current resume or CV. Please note there will be one area on the application to submit these required documents.

References may be conducted later in the hiring process, and will not be contacted without prior notification of applicants. This pool will expire on August 16, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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.