Research Scientists I, II, or III - Open Pool

Job Description Position Summary: The Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory (NREL) at Colorado State University seeks applications for Research Scientist I, II, and III positions to support interdisciplinary research addressing environmental change, sustainability, ecosystem resilience, and social-ecological systems. Established in 1967, NREL is an internationally recognized leader in ecosystem science, conducting collaborative research that advances understanding of environmental systems and informs solutions to complex environmental challenges at local to global scales. Research programs encompass a broad range of environmental, agricultural, and natural resource topics and draw upon expertise in ecosystem modeling, biogeochemistry, geospatial science and remote sensing, and related disciplines.

Research Scientists work within collaborative research groups and contribute to scientific activities specific to each research program. Specific duties, funding source, appointment duration, level of responsibility, and work modality (in-person, hybrid, or remote) will vary by position. Salary Range: $78,000 - $130,000 annually.

Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and appointment level. Essential Job Duties: Essential job duties vary depending on the research group and research program but may include: Conducting field, laboratory, computational, geospatial, and/or social science research. Designing studies and analytical approaches to address scientific questions