What are the responsibilities and job description for the PostDoctoral Researcher position at University of Colorado Colorado Springs?
Post-doctoral Researcher
The Center for Research Frontiers in the Digital Humanities (CRFDH)
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Post-doctoral Researcher to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range: $ 24,500 annually per .49 FTE. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This is a .49 FTE position and will not be eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance. This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits, including eligibility, is located at: http://www.cu.edu/employee-services
This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Benefits at a Glance
The postdoctoral researcher will assist in ethnolinguistic data collection, interview transcription, data analysis, and other relevant tasks related to the documentation of the endangered language. An in-depth knowledge of polysynthetic languages and Northwest Native American cultures is highly valued. We particularly encourage members of Indigenous communities.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Tentative Search Timeline
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.
Research Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications submitted by June 3, 2026 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 40033). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Job Category
Faculty
Department
C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus
Schedule
Part-time
Posting Date
May 28, 2026
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
Rebecca Greene
Posting Contact Email
rwood2@uccs.edu
Position Number
00480308
The Center for Research Frontiers in the Digital Humanities (CRFDH)
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Post-doctoral Researcher to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range: $ 24,500 annually per .49 FTE. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This is a .49 FTE position and will not be eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance. This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits, including eligibility, is located at: http://www.cu.edu/employee-services
This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Benefits at a Glance
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- CU advantage
The postdoctoral researcher will assist in ethnolinguistic data collection, interview transcription, data analysis, and other relevant tasks related to the documentation of the endangered language. An in-depth knowledge of polysynthetic languages and Northwest Native American cultures is highly valued. We particularly encourage members of Indigenous communities.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- 50% Ethnolinguistic data collection
- 30% Language transcription and documentation
- 15% Data analysis
- 5% Grant, abstract, and article writing
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by June 3, 2026
- Potential interview dates: June 4, 2026 - June 5, 2026
- Potential start date: June 15, 2026
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
- Must have a PhD in Native American Studies, Anthropology, Linguistic or similar field.
- Candidate should demonstrate experience of working with American Indigenous communities.
- Candidate should have experience transcribing and translating audio data.
- Candidate should have experience analyzing language-based video, audio and textual data.
- Candidate should have experience writing reports and journal articles
- Candidate should have experience with indigenous data sovereignty
Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.
Research Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications submitted by June 3, 2026 will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 40033). Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Job Category
Faculty
Department
C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus
Schedule
Part-time
Posting Date
May 28, 2026
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
Rebecca Greene
Posting Contact Email
rwood2@uccs.edu
Position Number
00480308
Salary : $24,500