"Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship"

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is enriched by scholars whose backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences reflect the broad range of our global society. The Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship supports promising researchers and educators whose work and life experiences strengthen academic excellence and contribute to a more inclusive, engaged scholarly community. This program reflects CU Boulder’s commitment to fostering an intellectually vibrant environment where a wide range of voices and ideas can thrive. Through faculty mentoring, professional development, and academic networking, Fellows develop the skills and connections needed to launch successful academic careers.

Email questions to cpfellows@colorado.edu.

Eligibility

Applicants must have earned a doctorate or other terminal degree before July 1, 2026 and must have completed that degree within the last three years (2023 or after). Applicants should be preparing for an academic career in research, scholarship or creative work. Faculty mentors must be tenured or tenure-track faculty at CU Boulder.

Successful international applicants may be sponsored for a visa depending on the hiring department’s available funding and the applicant’s eligibility under university policies and applicable law. Visa sponsorship is managed by the International Students and Scholar Services office, in collaboration with the faculty mentor and hiring department. Sponsorship will be evaluated before any official offer is extended.

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 University of Colorado Boulder’s (CU Boulder) Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity aims to enhance the diversity of CU Boulder’s academic community by attracting scholars from various backgrounds, races, ethnicities and historically excluded populations. The program is open to all eligible individuals, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identity, religion, irreligion, age, marital or family status. Email questions to cpfellows@colorado.edu.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Roles and Responsibilities

Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Recipients

• Participate in campus life;
• Focus full-time on research/scholarship without teaching and additional employment;
• Meet regularly with mentor(s); and
• Attend Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Postdoctoral Association of Colorado Boulder (PAC Boulder) events.

Tentured or Tenure-Track Faculty Mentors

• Identify common or complementary research, scholarly or creative work interests and agree to mentor the fellow;
• Assist the fellow to establish a visible, active presence in the department;
• Meet regularly with the fellow one-on-one and create an Individual Development Plan (IDP) with the fellow to track career progress;
• Encourage the fellow to attend professional development and networking activities offered by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Career Services, PAC Boulder and other campus units;
• Encourage the fellow to present at conferences and/or symposia;
• Help the fellow network with other mentors, particularly those of various backgrounds and disciplines to help foster a well-rounded experience; and
• Provide support and guidance in the fellow’s work while allowing a degree of autonomy; and
• Advise the fellow about the job market and help facilitate connections.

Department

• Commit to actively support and prioritize the applicant for a tenure-track position using department or college/school resources. It is incumbent upon the department/unit to fund the faculty position. Departmental lines and/or funds from the college/school may be potential avenues of support;
• Welcome the fellow into departmental activities such as colloquia, seminars, faculty meetings and social gatherings;
• Onboard fellows like any new hire and provide space, technology, supplies and other necessary resources; and
• Hire the fellow under the Postdoctoral Associate (1312) job code and coordinate offer letters with the HR Research Service Center (resfachr@colorado.edu).

What We Can Offer

Fellowships

The one-year fellowship provides a base salary of $60,000, which may be supplemented by campus units up to $75,000 subject to qualifications, departmental discretion, and funding availability. The fellowship offers an additional, one-time $5,000 in professional development funding. The fellowship includes medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance benefits. Moving expenses and signing bonuses may be provided contingent on the department’s moving reimbursement and signing bonus policies.

Two fellowships are anticipated annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent 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.