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Colorado State University

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Category: Researcher Other
Date Posted: December 9, 2022

Job Description

Postdoctoral Researcher (Jayanty)

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information

Working Title	Postdoctoral Researcher (Jayanty)
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?	No
Research Professional Position	Yes
Posting Number	202201897AP
Position Type	Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title	Postdoctoral Fellows
Number of Vacancies	2
Work Hours/Week	20
Proposed Annual Salary Range	$34,000-$36,000 (full time equivalent salary; actual annual salary $17000-$18000 for 0.5 time position )
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on	12/18/2022
Description of Work Unit	The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture department strives to discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge and technology while developing future leaders in the state, the nation, and the world. Through hands-on experiential learning in each of our three majors, Environmental Horticulture, Horticulture, and Landscape Architecture, we encourage human engagement with the landscape and demonstrate our focus to solve problems for people, agriculture, and the environment through scholarship and creativity fostered by teamwork and individual diversity. 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.
Position Summary	Manage, coordinate and implement research projects in postharvest physiology lab Design and conduct research projects independently Data analysis Writing manuscripts, scientific and technical reports Demonstrate research works in outreach programs to students, consumers and growers Present research findings in conferences and symposiums Plan strategically and collaborate with faculty and researchers to accomplish the research ideas in postharvest physiology. Mentor graduate, undergraduate and entry level workers in the lab
Required Job Qualifications	Completed PhD in Horticultural Sciences or related sciences Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and to work independently Demonstrated knowledge in state-of-the-art analytical techniques in chemistry and food sciences Demonstrated record of scholarly work in food sciences Demonstrated the ability to supervise research staffs, working effectively in team environment Evidence of collaborative research with faculty and researchers Evidence of peer reviewed publications Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Job Qualifications	Experience in postharvest physiology such as storage methods and packaging in specialty crops Experiences in food composition analysis Experience with analytical methods in GC-MS, HPLC and spectrophotometry. Experiences in data analysis and writing manuscripts
Diversity Statement	Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category	Research
Duty/Responsibility	Analysis and data collection for research projects. Design new research projects. Collaborate with research faculty. Compose and submit manuscripts for publication. Present in conferences.
Percentage Of Time	60

Job Duty Category	Project Management
Duty/Responsibility	Analysis and collection of data for research Reporting and grant objectives
Percentage Of Time	30

Job Duty Category	Supervision
Duty/Responsibility	Supervise graduate students and students conducting research in food sciences.
Percentage Of Time	5

Job Duty Category	Accounting
Duty/Responsibility	Purchasing laboratory consumables Maintain inventory and order supplies and equipment needed in postharvest physiology laboratory
Percentage Of Time	5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	To apply, submit a cover letter, CV or resume and 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact	Sastry Jayanty, sastry.jayanty@colostate.edu
EEO Statement	Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement	Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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