• Temporary Researcher

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Temporary Researcher

    **Requisition Number:** 69435

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** Research Faculty

    **Schedule:** Full Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 16-Jan-2026

    Date Posted:

    Job Summary

    The Department of Psychology at CU Boulder is accepting applications for the Temporary Researcher position. 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 Baratta Laboratory at University of Colorado Boulder focuses on stress resilience - what promotes it and how. Ongoing projects examine the processes by which the impact of coping with stress generalizes to future adversity, including those that involve fear, social competition and other motivational states. We are also examining the similarities and differences of how the relevant circuits operate in other pro-resilience factors such as exercise.

     

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

     

    The Temporary Researcher will be involved in experimental design, stereotactic surgery, viral vector delivery, estrous cycle determination, and behavioral procedures for the studies proposed in the NIMH R01 funded award. The Temporary Researcher will also manage post-operative care, preparation of tissue for slicing and histological verification, in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry.

     

    What We Can Offer

     

    The hourly rate for this position is $20.00

     

    Benefits

     

    Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .

     

    Be Statements

     

    Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

     

    What We Require

     

    Successful candidates should have a bachelor's degree in neuroscience or related biological science field.

     

    What You Will Need

     

    The candidate will support day-to-day research projects, organization and maintenance of laboratory equipment, supplies, and reagents, data collection and statistical analysis.

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. Resume/CV

    2. Cover Letter

     

    For full consideration, please apply by **January 16** **, 2026.**

     

    Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/)

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Researcher/69435 (https://apptrkr.com/6855597)

     

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    The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.