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.

Pay Range

Annual rate of $55,000- $65,000 (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.

Total Rewards Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that includefully paid health and dental premiums as well as pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. For more in ormation, visit .

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and