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Research Scientist I

Position Number: 6778727
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Biology

Research Scientist I

Requisition Number: 68906
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 09-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Join a research project focused on the role of drought and grazing on the formation of bare patches in mixed grass rangeland near Boulder Colorado. Collect and analyze data concerning spatial patterning of abiotic factors (soil moisture, temperature) and biotic factors (species composition, bare ground, seedling recruitment) over time.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR's research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.

Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Collect and analyze data concerning spatial patterning of abiotic factors (soil moisture, temperature) and biotic factors (species composition, bare ground, seedling recruitment) over time
Supervising and training research assistants
Coordinating with community partners
Writing results for publication

What You Should Know

Anticipated start date January 2026.

What We Can Offer

$61,000.00 - $63,000.00.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in ecology, experience in rangeland ecology, including plant species identification in mixed grass prairies and soils work.

What You Will Need

Knowledge of plant species in mixed-grasslands, knowledge of belowground processes and measurements, knowledge of spatial analytical tools, experience working with local community partners, demonstrated writing and analysis skills, including publications.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.
Cover Letter.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Applications will be accepted through 12/9/25.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Research-Scientist-I/68906