AgNext Research Scientists , II, III or Seniors - Pool

Position: AgNext Research Scientists I, II, III or Seniors - Open Pool
## Essential

Job Duties:

Essential job duties vary, but may include:
* Conduct independent and collaborative research advancing the sustainability, productivity, and resilience of beef and/or dairy cattle systems.
* Design, implement, and manage applied research projects, including experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis across livestock systems.
* Translate scientific findings into systems-level insights and practical applications that support producer adoption and measurable impact.
* Provide in-field project management, organizational oversight, and supervision or mentoring of graduate students and research personnel.
* Engage with producers, industry partners, and stakeholders through outreach, communication, and knowledge-transfer activities.
* Contribute expertise across relevant focus areas (e.g., nutrition, grazing management, animal health, GHG measurement, genetics, epidemiology, economics, or data science) to support interdisciplinary research goals.

Specific duties will be defined at the time of hire by the supervising faculty member. ## Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).## Supervision:

This position reports to a faculty member within the Department of Animal Sciences. Day-to-day supervision and expectations are defined by the supervising faculty member.##

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD, Doctorate or equivalent degree in Veterinary Sciences or closely related field at the time of hire is required for all levels.
* ** Level I
** is for individuals generally within three years of receiving their Ph.D., Doctorate or equivalent degree and with significant professional accomplishments.
* ** Level II
** is analogous to the Assistant Professor title for regular faculty. It generally includes degree and very significant professional accomplishments.
* ** Level III
** degree and with very significant professional accomplishments.
* ** The Senior level
** is analogous to the full Professor title for regular faculty. It generally includes individuals well beyond the Ph.D., Doctorate or equivalent degree level that have demonstrated outstanding, sustained, and extraordinary professional accomplishments, as well as professional leadership. ##

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications vary by supervising faculty member and may include:
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
* Publication record in peer reviewed journals.
* Experience in leading projects through to publication.
* Experience with project and team management.
* Experience with dairy or beef systems.## Application Instructions:

This is an open pool 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 at 11:59 PM (MT), on June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply. people with three to seven years of experience beyond the Ph.D., Doctorate or equivalent  is analogous to the Associate Professor title for regular faculty.

It generally includes individuals with more than seven years of experience beyond the Ph.D., Doctorate or equivalent Specific duties will be defined at the time of hire by the supervising faculty member.

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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