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Research Associate I and II - Open Pool

Colorado State University

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO, USA
USD 40k-70k / year
Posted on Jul 29, 2025
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Research Associate I and II - Open Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of 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.

All applications must be submitted through this website: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/162133. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

This pool expires on December 31, 2025. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool after December 31, 2025, must reapply.

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information
Working Title Research Associate I and II - Open Pool
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202500814AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range $40,000 - $70,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2025
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 Human Development and Family Studies is one of eight academic programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Colorado State University (CSU) is Colorado’s land grant institution and holds the Doctoral/Research University- Extensive classification from the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. CSU is one of three core academic institutions that comprise the Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institutes (CCTSI). Many faculty in Human Development and Family Studies engage in multidisciplinary research collaborations with other CCTSI Institutions and affiliates, including the University of Colorado School of Medicine, the School of Public Health, and the Children’s Hospital Colorado. Specific research may include but is not limited to communication and cognition in children with developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, health, stress, and the aging process.
Position Summary
These positions include interaction with the Principal Investigator as well as other research assistants. These individuals will be part of a team of researchers completing a federally funded research project and will have a broad range of responsibilities which may include but are not limited to:
  1. General lab organization and ordering of supplies.
  2. Management of records associated with compliance with Human or Animal Institutional Review Board protocols and guidelines.
  3. Recruitment, screening, and testing of human volunteers ranging from 0-95 years of age.
  4. Exercise testing and training of human volunteers.
  5. Survey testing of human participants.
  6. Data collection and subsequent analysis using custom computer programs.
  7. Data entry and management of electronic data records.
  8. Statistical analysis.
  9. Training other personnel in data collection and analysis.
  10. Supervision of the activities of undergraduate and graduate student research assistants.
  11. Handling of tissue/blood samples.
  12. Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.
  13. Write reports, check documentation, maintain inventory, maintain critical data, insure compliance with grant criteria, supervise administrative support staff.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Applicants applying for a Research Associate I position must hold a bachelor’s degree that reflects training in Human Development and Family Studies, Nutrition, Health and Exercise Science, Public Health, or related field.
  • Applicants applying for a Research Associate II position must hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline plus 3 years relevant professional experience or a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in appropriate discipline preferred for RA I positions.
  • Prior research experience and training with human subjects.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Experience in observational research, surveys and questionnaires preferred.
  • Other research experience with data collection and analysis, familiarity with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and a statistical software package preferred.
  • Prior experience in the day-to-day organization of research projects, including recruitment of and contact with study participants, coordination of data collection activities, and data management.
Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply with a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of 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.

All applications must be submitted through this website: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/162133. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

This pool expires on December 31, 2025. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool after December 31, 2025, must reapply.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Kelilah Wise; kelilah.wise@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 3
Maximum Requested 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as program needs demand?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
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