Post Doctoral Research Associate: Business and Sustainability

Requisition Number: 62547

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

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Job Summary

The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder is hiring a Post Doctoral Research Associate, Business and Sustainability position for Fall 2025. This will be a 2-year appointment. This position is a part of the Leeds School Research Initiative for Global Business and Citizen Well-Being. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado at Boulder, and the city of Boulder, offers an intellectually stimulating, culturally rich, and family-friendly environment. Boulder is widely recognized as an entrepreneurial hub, with thriving sectors in venture capital, technology, natural foods, and renewable energy. It is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States.

The University of Colorado and the Leeds School of Business are nationally recognized for the excellence of our faculty, programs, and students. Our faculty engage in interdisciplinary research spanning all areas of business scholarship. The Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility (https://www.colorado.edu/business/CESR) brings together scholars researching how business can contribute to human and environmental sustainability through initiatives in:

• Clean energy transition

• Climate change mitigation

• Disaster relief and recovery

• Environmental protection

• Healthcare access

• Poverty alleviation

• Sustainable finance and reporting

• Employer contributions to employee well-being

• Social or environmental entrepreneurship

The Leeds School Research Initiative for Global Business and Citizen Well Being explores how businesses worldwide address these challenges and identifies effective solutions.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will:

• Work in residence at Leeds, collaborating closely with Center faculty (https://www.colorado.edu/business/CESR/cesr-people/cesr-faculty-affiliates) and PhD students on research projects.

• Advance the publication of this research while preparing to apply for faculty positions in business or economics disciplines.

• Actively participate in research seminars at Leeds and contribute to the research mission of the School, CESR, (https://www.colorado.edu/business/CESR/cesr-people/cesr-faculty-affiliates) and the Initiative.

• (Optional) Teach courses, depending on qualifications and interest.

• This fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to engage in high-impact research, gain mentorship, and prepare for a strong academic career.

What We Can Offer

• This is a two-year contract. (Extension of the contract to a third year is possible by mutual agreement in year 2.)

• The salary for this 100% appointment is $95,400 with full retirement and health insurance benefits. Additional benefits include an annual $5,000 allowance for research related expenses and travel, a single standard computer, IT support, and access to standard databases such as those through Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), and up to $2K in relocation moving expenses.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• To be eligible, candidates must complete their PhD. by July prior to starting the fellowship and must be able to be in residence at the University of Colorado by August of 2025.

What You Will Need

• The strongest candidates will be those whose research interests align closely with Leeds faculty and where the postdoc and faculty member can foresee developing joint research relating to themes of the Leeds School Research Initiative for Global Business and Citizen Well-Being. We encourage applicants to look at the affiliates webpage for the Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter explaining qualifications and interests related to the Initiative

3. Research Proposal (2 pages)

4. Two Published or Working Papers

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. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment. During the application process you will need to enter contact information for two references. We will request letters of recommendation immediately following your application.

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted b y April 15th, 2025 . This position will remain open until filled. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://jobs.colorado.edu/)

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/Post-Doctoral-Research-Associate-Business-and-Sustainability/62547 (https://apptrkr.com/6060544)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.