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Colorado State University Postdoctoral Fellow - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Open Pool in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitlePostdoctoral Fellow - Electrical and Computer Engineering - Open Pool
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting Number202500038AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
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Number of Vacancies
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Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000-$100,000 Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and area of expertise
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) on06/30/2025
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 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has 24 faculty members, 400 undergraduates, and 125 graduate students. It has research programs in Communications and Signal Processing; Computer Engineering; Lasers, Optics, and Applications; Controls and Robotics; and Electromagnetics and Remote Sensing.
The department participates in the CSU Information Science and Technology Center, the CSU - CHILL National Radar Facility, and the NSF Engineering Research Center for Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere. It is home to the headquarters of the NSF Engineering Research Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Science and Technology. Many faculty in ECE hold courtesy appointments in the departments of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, and collaborate with faculty in these and other departments.
Annual research expenditures are nearly $10M, and the department is ranked 23rd in the country based on citations to faculty research. More information on the department can be found at www.engr.colostate.edu/ece.
Position Summary
The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in a postdoctoral position within the department. Positions with specific areas of research could include:
Biomedical engineering
Communications and signal processing
Computer engineering
Controls and robotics
Electromagnetics and remote sensing
Lasers and photonics
NOTE : Applicants must obtain a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline related to Electrical and Computer Engineering by the proposed start date.
Required Job Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD degree in an appropriate discipline related to Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Additional required qualifications to be determined by the specific position to be filled.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter outlining your specific area(s) of expertise, curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references via the application portal. References will not be contacted without prior notification of the candidate.
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.
The pool is valid through 06/30/2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactAlauna Sutton, alauna.sutton@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. 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
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Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume or CV
Optional Documents