RIO seeks research advisors (faculty director appointments) for Sustainability Research Initiative
The newly established Sustainability Research Initiative (SRI) at CU Boulder—a collaborative effort across colleges, the Research & Innovation Office, and the Provost—is seeking to build an advisory committee of 4-6 sustainability researchers who will help elevate SRI as a new initiative and serve as thought partners and impact amplifiers.
Advisors will work with the executive director to identify initial thematic areas and serve as connectors and ambassadors for the SRI across campus. Appointment selection will be based on a combination of factors to ensure the advisory committee brings together a diversity of sustainability research experience and engagement with the research community across campus. Advisors will meet with the executive director multiple times per month, and will be expected to both advise on and help execute some aspect of SRI’s initial strategy.
This is a one-year appointment compensated at a flat rate of $10,000 per year, under the “Faculty Director” job code. The opportunity is open to tenured or tenure-track faculty and research faculty currently employed by CU Boulder. The appointments can be renewed for up to three terms, with each term following the academic year.
Please reach out to Dr. Jane Zelikova ( zelikova@colorado.edu) with any questions.
How to apply
Current CU Boulder employees should access the job posting and submit interest at the following location:
- Log in to the MyCUInfo portal
- Select CU Resources > Business Tools > CU Boulder Jobs Internal Job Board
- Use the Keyword Search to find this posting number: 65428
The posting closes July 15, 2025, with an anticipated August 15 start date.