Research Associate II - Research Program Aide

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleResearch Associate II - Research Program Aide

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202400518AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000-$65,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on04/29/2024

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 Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory is a research and teaching unit at Colorado State University with a mission "to ensure the sustainability of the Earth's ecosystems through the generation and application of new knowledge." The department's interdisciplinary, ecosystem research promotes collaborations among disciplines and across fields of expertise at CSU and throughout the world. As a soft-money research unit, this role is critical to ensure adequate funding to sustain its vital role in the research community both locally and across the globe.

Position Summary

The Research Program Aide will provide support for several research projects within a large research group including travel, event/meeting coordination, and purchasing. This position will be responsible for compiling information for research studies, conducting quality control and evaluating research results in consultation with supervisor and other team members.

Required Job Qualifications

• A Master's degree in environmental sciences, mathematics/statistics, or related field

OR

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, mathematics/statistics, or related field plus 3 years of related work experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience managing project logistics, budgets, purchasing, travel coordination, and/or financial reporting

• Experience with university or government agency administrative policies and procedures

• Expertise with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• Experience with data management

• Experience with agricultural data and/or estimation of greenhouse gas emissions

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department's commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryProject Support

Duty/Responsibility

• Assist supervisor and research staff with project planning, staffing, travel arrangements, and purchasing.

• Assist supervisor with preparation of grant and contract reports, including budget tracking and expenditure review for financial reporting purposes.

• Schedule and provide meeting support for the research group, including taking notes and communicating meeting outcomes.

Percentage Of Time50

Job Duty CategoryResearch Support

Duty/Responsibility

• Compiling data from research studies, assisting with process-based model simulations and statistical analyses, applying quality control measures, serving as a beta-tester for computer programs and software, and related tasks.

Percentage Of Time50

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please apply by 4/29/2024, 11:59pm MT. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position, a current resume, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

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 EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

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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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents