Post-Doctoral Fellows (Evergreen Posting) in Golden, Colorado

Post-Doctoral Fellows (Evergreen Posting)

Posting Number: JR106234
Location: Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities
Colorado School of Mines welcomes applications for ongoing Post-Doctoral
Fellow Research positions across all research disciplines.

The Opportunities
Colorado School of Mines (Mines) faculty have an ongoing need for support
of new research projects. This is a pool of candidates for future needs.
Candidates will be contacted as needs ariseand we appreciate your interest in
research at Mines.

Responsibilities will vary per assignment and may include the following:

Lead independent research activities in collaboration with faculty advisor

Participate in a weekly 1-hour research group meeting

Meet weekly with graduate students to provide mentoring and research guidance

Assist in preparing up to 2 proposals each year

Lead/submit a minimum of 2 research papers each year, and
revise/resubmit others as needed

Conduct preliminary reviews of student research products: abstracts,
posters, proposals, defense presentations, thesis, technical papers

Assist graduate students in submitting their work for publication, as
appropriate

Present findings at regional and national conferences

Performs other duties as assigned

Additional professional development activities as mutually agreed upon by
employee and advisor

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in related field

Technical expertise related research

Must be a resident of Colorado upon the assignment commencing

About Mines & Golden, CO
When the world looks for answers, the world looks to Mines.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving the grand
challenges facing our society, particularly those related to the Earth,
energy and the environment. Founded in 1874 with specialties in mining and
metallurgy, Mines’ scope and mission have continually expanded to meet the
needs of industry and society. Today, we are the No. 38 public university in
the nation, recognized for our innovation and undergraduate teaching in
science, technology engineering and math (U.S. News and World Report, 2023).

Mines graduates are change makers, boundary breakers and problem solvers.
Since our earliest days, a Mines education has been and continues to be a
transformational opportunity, with one of the strongest returns on
investment out there for talented STEM students of all backgrounds.

At the same time, Mines faculty members are pushing their fields in new
directions, whether that’s manufacturing, space resources, quantum
engineering, carbon capture or more. Mines was recently classified as a R1
“Very High Activity” research institution by Carnegie, a notable feat
for any university but particularly one of our size.

Are you looking for an inspiring, mission-driven workplace where you can
contribute to solving the world’s problems and educating the next generation
of change makers? Are you an individual who values a diverse and inclusive
community, where our different perspectives, experiences and cultures
enrich the educational and work experience?

Look to Mines.

Total Rewards

Annual rate of $60,000- $70,000 (average depending on the home
academic department)

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education,
training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity,
the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and
external market and internal value when determining a salary level for
potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all
employees. For this role, that includes:

Flexible health and dental care options

Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a
week-long winter break for entire campus.

Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous
employer contribution