Research Associate I, II, III

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Colorado State University seeks applications for temporary or special Research Associate I, II, or III positions to support research programs. Research Associates work under the direction of individual faculty members and contribute to ongoing research activities specific to each lab. Duties, funding source, appointment length, and work modality (in-person, hybrid, or remote) vary by faculty lab.

This evergreen posting will remain open and continue collecting applications until June 30, 2026. Applicants who wish to be considered after this date must reapply.

Colorado State University is a Carnegie I research institution. The Occupational Therapy Department’s mission is to optimize human performance and participation in everyday occupations and contexts across the life span. U.S. News & World Report ranks the entry-level program among the top-ten in the U.S. Consistent with CSU’s culture of excellence, faculty in the Department have an established record of innovative education, research, community-based practice and engagement. The Department includes a PhD in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science and an entry-level OTD. In addition to the academic unit, the Department comprises two outreach and research arms: the Assistive Technology Resource Center and the Center for Community Partnerships.

$34,560-48,000

Essential job duties vary depending on the hiring laboratory and research program, but may include:

• Conducting laboratory, field, or computational research activities.

• Collecting, managing, and analyzing research data.

• Maintaining laboratory equipment, materials, and documentation

• Contributing to reports, and presentations.

• Collaborating with faculty, staff, graduate students, and other research personnel.

Specific duties will be defined at the time of hire by the supervising faculty member.

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires). Some weekend hours may be required.

No supervisory responsibility.

Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline

• Research Associate I: Bachelor’s degree and fewer than 3 years of relevant, post-baccalaureate professional research experience.

• Research Associate II: Bachelor’s degree with more than 3 years of relevant professional research experience, or a Master’s degree.

• Research Associate III: Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant professional research experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience, or a PhD.

Preferred qualifications vary by laboratory and may include:

• Prior research experience in a relevant discipline.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter. This is an evergreen posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

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.

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