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Postdoctoral Fellow in Rangeland Ecohydrology Colorado State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Postdoctoral full-time appointment with a salary range of $60,000-$65,000. Initial appointment is for 12 months with the option to renew for an additional term, contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Country
United States
University
Colorado State University
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Colorado State University is advertising a Postdoctoral Fellow of Rangeland Ecohydrology in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. The position is based in the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station and involves collaborative research with Dr. Raynor at the Colorado State University Semiarid Grasslands Research Center (SGRC) and Dr. David Hoover at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Rangeland Research & Systems Research Unit at the Central Plains Experimental Range (CPER).
The research focuses on rangeland ecohydrology, especially the interactions between soil moisture, soil characteristics, precipitation, remote-sensing vegetation data, and adaptive/traditional management practices in semiarid rangelands. The postdoc will design and troubleshoot experiments or computational modeling, analyze complex datasets, publish peer-reviewed manuscripts, and present findings at national conferences. The role also includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate researchers and contributing to grant proposals.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in Rangeland Science and Management, Ecology, Grassland Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Hydrology, or a closely related field completed before the start date. A record of research productivity, including first-author peer-reviewed publications, is required. Preferred technical skills include Python, R, and ArcGIS.
Funding and terms: this is a full-time postdoctoral appointment with a salary range of $60,000-$65,000. The initial appointment is for 12 months, with a possible renewal for an additional term depending on performance and continued funding.
How to apply: submit the application through the Workday posting and upload a cover letter plus resume/CV. The full consideration date is 2026-10-31.
Funding details
Postdoctoral full-time appointment with a salary range of $60,000-$65,000. Initial appointment is for 12 months with the option to renew for an additional term, contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.
What's required
A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Rangeland Science and Management, Ecology, Grassland Ecology, Restoration Ecology, Hydrology, or a closely related field completed before the proposed start date. Applicants should have demonstrated research productivity evidenced by first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals. Preferred skills include proficiency in Python, R, and ArcGIS.
How to apply
Apply through the Workday job posting and upload a cover letter and resume/CV. Ensure application materials address the required and preferred qualifications.
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