Postdoctoral Fellow

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional Position

Yes

Posting Number

AP

Position Type

Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Postdoctoral Fellows

Number of Vacancies

1

Work Hours/Week

40

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$50,000 - $60,000 Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Desired Start Date

01/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

05/15/2026

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

12/01/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Department of Construction Management serves one of the largest construction management programs in the country with approximately 800 undergraduate students, graduate students, 21 faculty and 7 professional staff. The Department offers both a bachelors and master's degrees in construction management. The Department works in collaboration with both the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and School of Education to offer interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs with construction management focus areas for students with diverse backgrounds and research interests. The undergraduate program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. Academic advising, and internship and career placement support is provided by professional staff. The department engages in teaching, scholarly, and outreach activities to promote the development of knowledge and skills related to construction management. The Department's facilities include over 36,000 square feet in dedicated labs (physical testing and computer), classrooms, and offices to support its research, teaching, and service mission. The Department of Construction Management is located on the main campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website at:

Position Summary

In addition to compliance with safety, operational, regulatory compliance, and ethics training and procedures associated with the NASEM, FHWA, and CSU, the following is a list of key responsibilities for the post-doctoral fellow position:

• Analyze and manage complex data sets that include quantitative and qualitative data
• Assist with scheduling data collection meetings and vetting workshops with relevant subject matter experts
• Develop and test hypotheses based on previous and current research studies
• Prepare reports for project deliverables
• Prepare and submit manuscripts to scholarly journals
• Attend meetings with principal investigator, funding agencies, and regional/national conferences as appropriate

Required Job Qualifications

• Earned a PhD in a construction-related field at the time of starting the post-doctoral appointment
• Relevant research in workforce development and construction technologies
• Prior experience with statistical analyses of quantitative data
• Prior experience with content and thematical analyses of qualitative data

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Publications of peer-reviewed manuscripts in reputable scholarly journals
• Enthusiasm to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
• Prior experience working with a team of researchers and subject matter experts

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category

Collect and Analyze Data and Disseminate Findings

Duty/Responsibility

• Collect quantitative and qualitative data using established protocols
• Analyze and archive data following funding agency guideline
• Prepare reports with figures and tables for submission of deliverables
• Prepare manuscripts for submission to scholarly journals
• Develop new methodologies as needed to complete current project tasks
• Attend and present findings at regional and national conferences

Percentage Of Time

90

Job Duty Category

Administrative

Duty/Responsibility

• Attend routine research team meetings with project personnel
• Attend meetings with funding agencies as needed
• Attend routine meetings with other graduate research assistants to discuss current data collection and analysis efforts

Percentage Of Time

10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a current resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the positions minimum and preferred qualifications along with your interest in the position, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

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.

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.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact

Heather Krout,

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