Faculty Opportunities

Instructor Open Pool

The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in temporary teaching assignments for undergraduate and graduate courses. The open positions will be non-tenure track assignments. The major commitment will be teaching undergraduate or graduate courses. In general, the instructor is expected to interact with other members of the department including faculty, staff and students, enriching and enhancing student education offered by the Department of Biology at Colorado State University.

For complete job announcement and requirements, visit: Instructors – Open Pool (Faculty)

Research Staff Opportunities

Research Associates I, II, III, IV and Senior - Open Pool

The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in obtaining temporary or special research positions within the department in the areas of cell and molecular biology, physiology of plants or animals, animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology and computational/theoretical biology.

For complete job announcement and requirements, visit: Research Associates I, II, III, IV, and Senior – Open Pool

Research Scientists/Scholars I, II, III or Senior - Open Pool

The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in obtaining research positions within the department at the Research Scientist/Scholar level.

For complete job announcement and requirements, visit: Research Scientists/Scholars I, II, III or Senior – Open Pool

Postdoctoral Fellows - Open Pool

The Department of Biology seeks applications from individuals who are interested in obtaining postdoctoral research experience within the department in the areas of cell and molecular biology, physiology of plants or animals, animal behavior, ecology, evolutionary biology and computational/theoretical biology.

For complete job announcement and requirements, visit: Postdoctoral Fellows – Biology Open Pool

Administrative Professional and Staff Opportunities

Staff Opportunities

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Student and Recent Graduate Opportunities

Work Study - Open Pool

Biology Hourly Support – Work Study

Seeking CSU students to help in the Department of Biology in the following areas:

  • Hourly Field Support – Assist researchers as they prepare to work in the field.
  • Hourly Office Support – Help with administrative tasks.
  • Hourly Lab Support – Assist researchers in their respective labs.

This is a work-study position; applicant must be eligible for work-study to apply.

Start Date and Hourly Rate
There are several openings within the department beginning in SP26. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. We are prepared to begin offering positions as early as January, 2026, with a starting pay rate of $15.16/hour. We anticipate hiring approximately 20 students from this posting.

Instructions for Applying
Please submit your resume, a cover letter describing the type of employment you’re interested in pursuing during your time at CSU (office, lab or field) and your work study letter.
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Non Work Study - Open Pool

Biology Hourly Support – Non Work Study

Seeking CSU students to help in the Department of Biology in the following areas:

  • Hourly Field Support – Assist researchers as they prepare to work in the field.
  • Hourly Office Support – Help with administrative tasks.
  • Hourly Lab Support – Assist researchers in their respective labs.

This is a work-study position; applicant must be eligible for work-study to apply.

Start Date and Hourly Rate
There are several openings within the department beginning in SP26. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. We are prepared to begin offering positions as early as January, 2026, with a starting pay rate of $15.16/hour. We anticipate hiring approximately 20 students from this posting.

Instructions for Applying
Please submit your resume, a cover letter describing the type of employment you’re interested in pursuing during your time at CSU (office, lab or field) and your work study letter.
Apply on Workday

Office/Administration Opportunities

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Research Opportunities

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