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Research Scientist I

Colorado State University

Job Description


Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Research Scientist I
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work? Yes
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202201662AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Resch Sci/Scholar I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $57,000 - $60,000; Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/01/2022
Description of Work Unit
The position will have responsibilities in the Materials and Molecular Analysis (MMA) Center of the Analytical Resources Core (ARC), an Institutional Core in the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) at CSU. The mission of the ARC is to enable cutting-edge STEM research and development programs by providing access to analytical sophisticated instrumentation, expert guidance, research training and services to CSU and the broader community. We strive to build analytical instrument capabilities that exceed the normal resources of individual research programs, and make those technologies available as a shared resource. We also aim to provide an environment rich in expertise and educational resources, and to foster collaboration across the CSU community and beyond. ARC-MMA works closely with other ARC Centers, including Imaging and Surface Science (ISS) and Bioanalysis and Omics (BIO). ARC-MMA works closely with researchers at CSU, from other academic institutions, with governmental and non-profits, as well as with corporate researchers.
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.
Position Summary
This is a regular, full-time staff position in the Research Scientist / Scholar administrative professional program. The position requires a terminal degree, with a minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience in Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field. The position reports to the Manager of the ARC X-ray Diffraction / Materials Science Laboratories.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Terminal degree in Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field
  • Experience training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students with an emphasis on instrumentation use and materials analysis
  • Background in materials science and characterization techniques including but not limited to: MPMS, PPMS, and EPR.
  • A minimum of one year of postdoctoral work or its equivalent.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Evidence of having worked effectively with interdisciplinary groups to advance science as it relates to CSU’s commitment to Principles of Community
  • Good communication skills, especially related to customer support
  • Capable of communicating scientific concepts on a variety of intellectual levels (i.e., students, faculty, and others with non-science or science backgrounds)
  • Experience with writing and evaluating SOPs
  • Knowledge of experiment design, with an emphasis on effectively designing materials analysis experiments for students and other users of the ARC.
  • Ability to troubleshoot challenges students may have when analyzing materials via different materials analysis techniques
  • Experience with general materials characterization techniques such as thermal analysis, XRD and general spectroscopy.
  • Knowledge of compressors and compressor maintenance would be beneficial
Diversity Statement
Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Teaching and Training
Duty/Responsibility
The position will be expected to train graduate and undergraduate students on data collection and analysis on different materials analysis instruments. Such instrument training may also require helping students troubleshoot and address problems that may arise with the instrument during student use. You will also be expected to develop or update instrument SOPs. The position may also be involved with our academic program, especially with respect to supervising graduate teaching assistants in laboratory course work and demonstrations and assisting in ARC short courses. The position may be invited to lecture on instrument or laboratory related topics.
Percentage Of Time 25
Job Duty Category Manage operations in the ARC Materials Science Laboratories
Duty/Responsibility
This position manages all aspects of the operations and maintenance in the Materials Science laboratory and reports to the laboratory manager. Provide magnetic and physical property measurements by using the MPMS3, PPMS, EPR, thermal analysis by TGA and DSC, and general spectroscopy (FTIR, UV-Vis, Fluorimetry, etc). Responsibilities on all instruments will include consulting, experiment design, selecting methods of analysis, operations, interpretation of data, and recommending new equipment as necessary. Duties include oversight and management of work in this area, “growing” the facility user base, basic record keeping, logging and accounting in the laboratory, basic maintenance, stocking of necessary supplies to operate and maintain the laboratory. Record keeping is essential both for demonstrating use to NSF and other funding agencies, and for billing purposes. Periodically, renew contacts with sales representatives and other industrial representatives from the major spectrometer vendors.
Percentage Of Time 50
Job Duty Category Career Development
Duty/Responsibility
The position will be expected to become trained on any instrumentation outside of their current skill set to aid in training and supervising students using the ARC. They will also be expected to stay up-to-date on developments in their area of scientific expertise, including literature of interest. This will include attending a national or international meeting of choice befitting the expertise and responsibilities of this position, with meeting specifics to be negotiated with ARC supervisors.
Percentage Of Time 10
Job Duty Category User supervision during ARC use
Duty/Responsibility
This position will be required to supervise students using ARC instrumentation during Chemistry, MSE and other graduate and undergraduate courses or ARC Short Courses. Duties will range from simply being on hand if a student has a question regarding data collection or analysis, to running the instrument for the student. Supervision will also entail providing students with appropriate safety training and enforcement of safety protocols.
Percentage Of Time 10
Job Duty Category Research Collaborations
Duty/Responsibility
The position may seek to develop new research opportunities utilizing materials instrumentation within the ARC through collaborations with CSU faculty and staff, vendors, and external industry contacts. The position will work with Chemistry and other materials science faculty at CSU, as well as vendors, on research projects to develop new approaches in sample analysis and characterization strategies for materials research. Such collaborations may also entail training and supervising students within Chemistry or other programs on campus. The specific area(s) of focus will depend on the research interests of the individual holding the position as well as the specific research partners. It is expected that these projects will be brought to fruition via peer-reviewed publications, vendor application notes, and/or the creation of intellectual property (IP) in the form of invention disclosures and patents. Responsibility for writing and editing manuscripts or disclosures resulting from this work will also lie with this position.
Percentage Of Time 5

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a CV, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Brian Newell; Brian.Newell@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
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.

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