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Colorado State University

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Soil and Crop Sciences (Crop Breeding, Soil Ecology, Agroecology, Microbiome Science, Biogeochemistry) Colorado State University in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Temporary part-time or full-time postdoctoral appointment. Salary range is $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Funding source, appointment length, and work modality vary by faculty lab.

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

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United States

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Colorado State University

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Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Crop Science
Earth Science
Biogeochemistry
Agroecology
Soil Ecology

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About this position

Colorado State University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow open pool in Soil and Crop Sciences. This posting covers temporary part-time or full-time postdoctoral positions that may become available throughout the year, with opportunities tied to individual faculty labs.

Research areas include crop breeding and genetics, soil ecology, soil health, agroecology, microbiome science, and biogeochemistry. Fellows may conduct laboratory, field, or computational research; collect, manage, and analyze data; assist with experimental design and protocol implementation; maintain research equipment and documentation; and contribute to manuscripts, reports, and presentations.

The position is based at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. Salary is listed at $60,000–$80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Funding source, appointment length, and work modality (in-person, hybrid, or remote) vary by faculty lab.

Eligibility requires a completed PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution by the start date. Preferred qualifications vary by laboratory. Applicants should be ready to work under the direction of a faculty member in the department.

To apply, upload a resume and cover letter through the Workday portal. Because this is an open pool posting, applications are reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members when a suitable opportunity becomes available. The pool expires on 2026-12-31.

Funding details

Temporary part-time or full-time postdoctoral appointment. Salary range is $60,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Funding source, appointment length, and work modality vary by faculty lab.

What's required

Completed PhD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution by the start date. Preferred qualifications vary by laboratory. Applicants should be prepared for laboratory, field, or computational research, data collection and analysis, experimental design, and manuscript/report/presentation preparation.

How to apply

Upload a resume and cover letter through the Workday application portal. This is an open pool posting, so applications are reviewed as hiring needs arise and candidates may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. Reapply after December 31, 2026 if still interested.

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