University of Colorado Boulder
Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship
University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
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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. Program Overview
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 .
Roles And Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
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.
Tenured 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 You Should Know
Deadlines and Key Dates
Online Portal Opens: August 2025 Deadline for Curriculum Vitae and Personal Statement: November 3, 2025 Deadline for Thesis Advisor Letter: November 10, 2025 Deadline for Faculty Mentor and Department Chair Letter: November 17, 2025 College/School Committee Submits Rank-Ordered Applicants to cpfellows@colorado.edu : December 15, 2025 Final Selection Committee Decisions: February 2026
Evaluation and Selection
Applications are reviewed in three stages and candidates are assessed based on academic accomplishments, personal statement, recommendation letters, prospective scholarly contributions and a successful faculty career at CU Boulder. At the first evaluation stage, faculty in the proposed home department (i.e., chairs, mentors) discuss and rank order candidates, followed by the appropriate school or college’s review (i.e., the dean or their designee). The school or college also takes into consideration the faculty mentor and department’s commitment to the candidate(s). These rankings are submitted to a final, campus-level selection committee, who assess applicants based on feedback from the school(s) or college(s), strategic areas of growth/need and priorities outlined in the IDEA Plan . View the reviewer guidance shared with departments.
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 .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
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.
Special Instructions
The below materials must be uploaded in the online portal.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Personal Statement (4-page, 2,000-word maximum, single-spaced) including: Research, scholarly and creative work plan for the fellowship period; Future academic career goals; Academic and personal experience that will offer different perspectives to the CU Boulder community and your discipline; and Contributions to diversity, equity and inclusive practices in educational or community settings.
Reference Letters (2 in total) –
it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure letters are submitted via the online portal by the deadlines.
Thesis Advisor: Describe the applicant’s potential for an academic career. Thesis advisors will receive an email requesting the recommendation letter, with a submission deadline of November 10. Joint Faculty Mentor/Department Chair: Describe the applicant’s planned research as well as the facilities and resources available; the mentor’s ability to support the applicant’s career trajectory and commitment to completing an Individual Development Plan with the applicant; and the department’s commitment to actively support and prioritize the applicant for a tenure-track position. This letter should be jointly signed by both the mentor and chair. In some cases, the chair may also act as the mentor. Mentors and chairs will receive an email requesting the recommendation letter, with a submission deadline of November 17.
(Optional)
Transcripts/Proof of PhD : 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 (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
For full consideration, please submit your completed application by
November 3, 2025 .
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Internship Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship
role at
University of Colorado Boulder Join to apply for the
Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship
role at
University of Colorado Boulder Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. Program Overview
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 .
Roles And Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
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.
Tenured 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 You Should Know
Deadlines and Key Dates
Online Portal Opens: August 2025 Deadline for Curriculum Vitae and Personal Statement: November 3, 2025 Deadline for Thesis Advisor Letter: November 10, 2025 Deadline for Faculty Mentor and Department Chair Letter: November 17, 2025 College/School Committee Submits Rank-Ordered Applicants to cpfellows@colorado.edu : December 15, 2025 Final Selection Committee Decisions: February 2026
Evaluation and Selection
Applications are reviewed in three stages and candidates are assessed based on academic accomplishments, personal statement, recommendation letters, prospective scholarly contributions and a successful faculty career at CU Boulder. At the first evaluation stage, faculty in the proposed home department (i.e., chairs, mentors) discuss and rank order candidates, followed by the appropriate school or college’s review (i.e., the dean or their designee). The school or college also takes into consideration the faculty mentor and department’s commitment to the candidate(s). These rankings are submitted to a final, campus-level selection committee, who assess applicants based on feedback from the school(s) or college(s), strategic areas of growth/need and priorities outlined in the IDEA Plan . View the reviewer guidance shared with departments.
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 .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
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.
Special Instructions
The below materials must be uploaded in the online portal.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Personal Statement (4-page, 2,000-word maximum, single-spaced) including: Research, scholarly and creative work plan for the fellowship period; Future academic career goals; Academic and personal experience that will offer different perspectives to the CU Boulder community and your discipline; and Contributions to diversity, equity and inclusive practices in educational or community settings.
Reference Letters (2 in total) –
it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure letters are submitted via the online portal by the deadlines.
Thesis Advisor: Describe the applicant’s potential for an academic career. Thesis advisors will receive an email requesting the recommendation letter, with a submission deadline of November 10. Joint Faculty Mentor/Department Chair: Describe the applicant’s planned research as well as the facilities and resources available; the mentor’s ability to support the applicant’s career trajectory and commitment to completing an Individual Development Plan with the applicant; and the department’s commitment to actively support and prioritize the applicant for a tenure-track position. This letter should be jointly signed by both the mentor and chair. In some cases, the chair may also act as the mentor. Mentors and chairs will receive an email requesting the recommendation letter, with a submission deadline of November 17.
(Optional)
Transcripts/Proof of PhD : 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 (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
For full consideration, please submit your completed application by
November 3, 2025 .
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. Seniority level
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