Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Research Associate (Postdoctoral)

*Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience*

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Research Associate (postdoctoral) to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary/Pay Range : $57,000 - $63,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non- Exempt/Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location : On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

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• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
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Summary

The Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking qualified applicants for a post-doctoral position in trauma psychology research. The fellow will work Dr. Charles Benight on an NSF-funded project conducting research-related activities, which include day- to-day research operations, data management and analysis, supervision of graduate and undergraduate research assistants as appropriate, and the preparation of manuscripts and grants.

The project centers around using multi-source data collection to understand and predict recovery and coping dynamics following acute traumatic injury. This is a two-year fellowship opportunity with the potential to extend depending on available funding. The fellow may submit their own grants during their appointment and has the opportunity to accumulate post-doctoral clinical and research hours that count
toward Colorado licensure.
Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Research design, coordination of data analyses, data management, and writing up study results and disseminating research in appropriate venues.

• Provide research supervision, mentorship, and direction for undergraduate and graduate students involved in the Institute.

• Assisting Institute researchers with manuscript and grant writing.

• Recruitment of research participants from a hospital setting.

This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last one year.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: May 4, 2026
• Potential interview dates: May 11, 2026-May 22, 2026.
• Potential start date: September 1, 2026.

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.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.