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Research Professor

Position Number: 6761221
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Professor

Requisition Number: 64215
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 02-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Institute of Behavioral Science invites applications for a part-time position as Research Professor. A Ph.D. and extensive experience as a university faculty member is required. A major commitment to and demonstrated excellence in research and the ability to secure external research funding are expected. This position is in the research professor series at the University of Colorado Boulder.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Institute of Behavioral Science (IBS) is a research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. Since its establishment in 1957, it has provided a setting for interdisciplinary, collaborative research on problems of societal concern. By engaging faculty from all the social and behavioral sciences at the University of Colorado, Boulder, IBS encourages work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, that illuminates the complexity of social behavior and social life, and that has important implications for social policy; IBS researchers are expected to conduct research that fulfills that mission. IBS is organized into five research programs, each defined by an interdisciplinary area of research and directed by a senior research scientist. This recruitment is sponsored by the Institute's Population and Health and Society Programs, with support from the Prevention Science Program, the Environment and Society Program, and the Program on International Development.

The Institute of Behavioral Science and the University of Colorado Boulder have strong commitments to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion for all members of our community and for the subjects of our research.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Build an independent research program by securing research grants focused on aspects of the social and behavioral sciences.
Manage research as outlined in research grants following all institute and university guidelines and requirements.
Mentor students in research using ethical best practices in mentoring and teaching.
Contribute to an inclusive and ethical environment in IBS.

What You Should Know

The applicant will work in residence at the Institute of Behavioral Science for a five-year appointment.

What We Can Offer

This is a $0 pay position.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in a field relevant to Social and Behavioral Science.
Experience as a tenured faculty member.
Evidence of successful mentoring of graduate students in research.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.
Cover Letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Please apply by 12/2/25 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Research-Professor/64215