Post-doctoral Researcher
The Center for Research Frontiers in the Digital Humanities (CRFDH)
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
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 Post-doctoral Researcher to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range $ 24,500 annually per .49 FTE Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This is a .49 FTE position and will not be eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance. This position is eligible for paid sick leave. Information on benefits, including eligibility, is located at: http://www.cu.edu/employee-services
This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
The postdoctoral researcher will assist in ethnolinguistic data collection, interview transcription, data analysis, and other relevant tasks related to the documentation of the endangered language. An in-depth knowledge of polysynthetic languages and Northwest Native American cultures is highly valued. We particularly encourage members of Indigenous communities.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
50% Ethnolinguistic data collection
30% Language transcription and documentation
15% Data analysis
5% Grant, abstract, and article writing
This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last until on or around August 31, 2028.
Tentative Search Timeline
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.
Must have a PhD in Native American Studies, Anthropology, Linguistic or similar field.
Candidate should demonstrate experience of working with American Indigenous communities.
Candidate should have experience transcribing and translating audio data.
Candidate should have experience analyzing language-based video, audio and textual data.
Candidate should have experience writing reports and journal articles
Candidate should have experience with indigenous data sovereignty
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.
Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, andor discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.
