PostDoctoral Associate
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PostDoctoral Associate
Requisition Number:
72298
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
14-Jun-2026
Date Posted:
29-May-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position to work on an NIH-funded research project.. The position is ideal for candidates with interdisciplinary training in areas such as adolescent development, survey methodology, social network methods, and educational research.
This project aims to advance understanding of how friendship networks connect to health and wellbeing and how this differs for immigrant and non-immigrant youth. The project involves original survey data collection in high schools located in emerging immigrant destinations in the United States and builds on innovative approaches in personal network data collection.
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
Who We Are
IBS is a research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. Since its establishment in 1957, IBS has provided a setting for interdisciplinary, collaborative research on problems of societal concern. By engaging faculty from all the social and behavioral sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, IBS encourages work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, that illuminates the complexity of social behavior and social life, and that has important implications for social policy; IBS researchers are expected to conduct research that fulfills that mission. IBS is organized into five research programs, each defined by an interdisciplinary area of research and directed by a senior research scientist. This recruitment is sponsored by the Institute's Environment & Society Program, with support from the Population Program, Health & Society Program, and the Program on International Development. IBS and CU Boulder have strong commitments to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion for all members of our community and for the subjects of our research.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
This position is funded for one year from the start date, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year, contingent on performance and funding availability. The position will start on or around August 15, 2026.
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
$65,000-$70,000.
Benefits
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.
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What We Require
What We Require
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: 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. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.
Please apply by 6/14/2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
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Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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