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Working Title Research Associate in Pollinator Conservation Ecology - Fort Collins, CO Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Yes Posting Number 202501759AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Research Associate II Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000 Employee Benefits
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Housed within the Warner College of Natural Resources, the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary academic program uniquely poised to advance education, research, and outreach in vegetation measurements and forest biometry. The existing programs in the department include forest ecology, forest economics and management, forest fire science, rangeland ecology and management, resource policy and planning, and geospatial sciences. The Warner College of Natural Resources is home to five academic departments and several centers and institutes such as the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the WESTFIRE Research Center, the Colorado State Forest Service, Natural Resource Ecology Lab, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands and the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. These programs, institutes and centers provide a foundation for research, education and outreach in this field. Linkages across department and colleges, and with federal and state land managers and research centers, form a broader interdisciplinary foundation for increased impact.
Position Summary
A pollinator conservation ecology position in the Mola Lab within the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department at Colorado State University. The employee will lead teams charged with conducting field studies on bumble bee movement ecology using radio telemetry equipment, assist in the collection of genetic data, and aid in the management of field and lab data pertinent to the projects. The position is temporary, with the possibility of extension with funding and sufficient performance. There is one position available, which is full-time and must be accomplished in-person.
Required Job Qualifications
Experience working with radio telemetry on small organisms (i.e., insectsPresentations at major Entomological conferences on topics relevant to the position (e.g., insect movement ecology, radio telemetry, pollinator conservation, etc) Experience conducting site selection relevant to ecological field studies Knowledge of Colorado pollinating insects, especially bumble bees Experience handling, collecting, and curating insects from field collections Lab experience in molecular methods Evidence of proficiency in basic statistical methods, R programming language, and scientific figure creation Experience conducting insect-themed outreach and educational activities with K-12 and general audiences
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Field and lab data collection, project facilitation Duty/Responsibility
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than December 15, 2025 for full consideration.
Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials.
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References will not be contacted without prior notification to 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.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date. Search Contact John Mola (john.mola@colostate.edu) EEO
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.
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Working Title Research Associate in Pollinator Conservation Ecology - Fort Collins, CO Position Location Fort Collins, CO Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Yes Posting Number 202501759AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Research Associate II Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000 Employee Benefits
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Housed within the Warner College of Natural Resources, the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is an interdisciplinary academic program uniquely poised to advance education, research, and outreach in vegetation measurements and forest biometry. The existing programs in the department include forest ecology, forest economics and management, forest fire science, rangeland ecology and management, resource policy and planning, and geospatial sciences. The Warner College of Natural Resources is home to five academic departments and several centers and institutes such as the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the WESTFIRE Research Center, the Colorado State Forest Service, Natural Resource Ecology Lab, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands and the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. These programs, institutes and centers provide a foundation for research, education and outreach in this field. Linkages across department and colleges, and with federal and state land managers and research centers, form a broader interdisciplinary foundation for increased impact.
Position Summary
A pollinator conservation ecology position in the Mola Lab within the Forest and Rangeland Stewardship Department at Colorado State University. The employee will lead teams charged with conducting field studies on bumble bee movement ecology using radio telemetry equipment, assist in the collection of genetic data, and aid in the management of field and lab data pertinent to the projects. The position is temporary, with the possibility of extension with funding and sufficient performance. There is one position available, which is full-time and must be accomplished in-person.
Required Job Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Ecology or related field
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Experience working with radio telemetry on small organisms (i.e., insects
Job Duty Category Field and lab data collection, project facilitation Duty/Responsibility
- Will lead the data collection efforts for several projects related to bee ecology and conservation.
- Ensure the successful execution of these data collection efforts.
- Will properly curate, store, and make data reports from the collected data.
- Will plan and conduct outreach and education events with K-12 and general audience stakeholders.
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than December 15, 2025 for full consideration.
Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials.
A Complete Application Consists Of
- Resume
- Statement of Qualifications/Cover Letter that clearly address how your experiences meets or exceeds each qualification listed in the job announcement; the statement of qualifications can be uploaded to the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to 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.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License - Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date. Search Contact John Mola (john.mola@colostate.edu) EEO
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.
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 Requested 0 Maximum Requested 0
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000