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Working Title Research Associates I, II or III (Economics) - Open Pool 2025
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202500239AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week Proposed Annual Salary Range $30,000 -100,000 based on the project and budget considerations. Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2025
Description of Work Unit 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.
The goal of the Department of Economics is to build a learning community that supports the intellectual development and professional aspirations of both students and faculty. Our undergraduate and graduate programs offer courses that cover an unusually wide range of economic thought, including neoclassical economics, Keynesian economics, institutional economics, Marxian economics and feminist economics. We want our students to become critical thinkers who understand the debates about economic methodology and policy as well as the techniques of economic analysis.
Position Summary The Department of Economics at Colorado State University invites applications for the positions of Research Associates I, II or III as part-time and full-time research associates, as projects become available. For most projects, a minimum 1-year commitment is desired.
Please note this is an open pool posting. If/When a position becomes available within the department applicants in the pool will be reviewed. Required Job Qualifications Experience in one or more of the following is required depending upon the position: data collection, management and analysis, survey work, mathematical and econometric modeling, report writing and article co-authorship, oral presentations or communication with stakeholders.
Research Assoc I : entry-level positions for individuals with less than 3 years of professional, post-baccalaureate (or equivalent) experience. Possess knowledge of basic economics principles, concepts, and methodologies.
Research Assoc II : Bachelors degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience or a recent Masters degree and no other significant professional experience. Possess knowledge of basic economics principles, concepts, and methodologies supplemented with job experience or additional professional knowledge.
Research Assoc III : Bachelors degree and 5 years of work-related experience or a Masters degree with at least 2 years experience or a PhD with no additional experience. Possess knowledge of a wide range of economics principles, concepts, and practices.
Preferred Job Qualifications Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants A complete application consists of:
- Cover Letter
- Current CV
- Three 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 is an open pool that expires at 11:59 pm on December 31, 2025. We will continue to review the pool for potential applicants as positions become available. Applicants wishing to be considered after December 31, 2025, must reapply.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact levi.blakeslee@colostate.edu
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