Research Scientist I
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Research Scientist I
Requisition Number:
72556
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
12-Jun-2026
Date Posted:
10-Jun-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
This post doctoral scholar position is to support the NSF funded Ross Sea marine protected area (MPA) Research Coordination Network (RCN). The RCN works to improve the understanding of the Ross Sea ecosystem structure and function and to support research and monitoring in the Ross Sea MPA. The RCN includes three key components: (i) policy engagement, (ii) community partner engagement, and (iii) integrated science comprising three themes: data science and cyberinfrastructure; biophysical modeling; and observations, which includes monitoring and process studies.
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
As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR's research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.
Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The main responsibilities will be helping to complete and coordinate research activities for the Ross Sea MPA. This includes activities under MPA objective 3, focused on research activities and objective 6, focused on preyscape. For this position, the post doc will perform research syntheses, including of literature and data, and create prey distribution models. The postdoc will also support research towards developing a ecological index for the Ross Sea in collaboration with RCN PIs.
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
$67,000 - $68,000/year.
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
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
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 6/12/2026 for consideration.
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Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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