Research Associate (I or II) OPEN POOL - Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
Colorado State University
People & HR, IT
Fort Collins, CO, USA
USD 40k-75k / year
Posted on Nov 14, 2025
Research Associate (I or II) OPEN POOL - Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Interested parties may apply by submitting the following application materials:
- Cover letter addressing relevant education/experience as well as research interest(s),
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae,
- Unofficial transcripts, and
- Contact information of three 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.
This pool is valid until 12/31/2025, at which time the pool will expire. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply to a new pool posting.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
This pool is valid until 12/31/2025, at which time the pool will expire. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply to a new pool posting.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
| Working Title | Research Associate (I or II) OPEN POOL - Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture |
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| Position Location | Fort Collins, CO |
| Work Location | Position is fully in-office/in-person |
| Research Professional Position | Yes |
| Posting Number | 202501703AP |
| Position Type | Admin Professional/ Research Professional |
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| Proposed Annual Salary Range | Entry level research associate positions start at full-time annualized salary equivalent of $40,000 with a range up to $75,000. Salary commensurate with level, qualifications, and experience. |
| 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.
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| To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on | 12/31/2025 |
| Description of Work Unit | The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture department strives to discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge and technology while developing future leaders in the state, the nation, and the world. Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors, Environmental Horticulture, Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture, we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual perspectives. 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 | The department accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in research positions within the department. The open position may be a temporary, special, or regular Research Associate (Level I or II) assignment and may be for limited duration/time periods. This is an open pool and applications will be considered as positions become available. This pool is active through 12/31/2025. |
| Required Job Qualifications | Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent specialized experience and/or training. Additional required qualifications, rank and salary determined by specific position to be filled. Level I is an entry-level position for individuals with a bachelor’s degree or commensurate specialized experience and/or training and less than 3 years of professional experience. Level II includes individuals with a Research Assistant I + 3 years experience of professional experience, or a Master’s degree. |
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Application Details
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Interested parties may apply by submitting the following application materials:
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. This pool is valid until 12/31/2025, at which time the pool will expire. Applicants wishing to remain in the pool must reapply to a new pool posting. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. |
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| Conditions of Employment | Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) |
| Search Contact | Melissa Harmon, melissa.harmon@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 |
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| Maximum Requested | 3 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
- Unofficial Transcripts