• Temporary Researcher

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Temporary Researcher

    **Requisition Number:** 63920

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** Research Faculty

    **Schedule:** Part Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 09-May-2025

    Date Posted:

    Job Summary

    The research assistant will join a team of scientists working on different aspects of an ongoing climate change experiment at Niwot Ridge LTER: the Turf Transplant Experiment. The research assistant will join the sub-group focused on biogeochemical responses to warming. They will be responsible for collecting soil, water, and trace gas samples, processing existing samples in the laboratory, and running analytical equipment for chemical analysis. In addition, they will pilot field sampling approaches and design a sampling scheme for the following field season (Summer 2026). The research assistant may be asked to help with other aspects of the Turf Transplant Experiment, as well as ongoing, related studies at Niwot LTER.

     

    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

     

    As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR's research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.

     

    Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

    + Field sampling of soils, waters, and trace gases; QA/QC and curation of field and laboratory data consistent with Niwot LTER protocols.

    + Laboratory processing of samples.

    + Running analytical equipment (e.g., Lachat AutoAnalyzer, Ion Chromatograph, Gas Chromatograph).

     

    What We Can Offer

     

    $40/hour - $43/hour.

     

    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 ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

    What We Require

    + A BA or BS in ecology, biology, environmental science, or related studies.

    + One year or more of experience working on independent or collaborative research science.

    What You Will Need

    + Ability to conduct field work at elevation in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, including carrying packs with equipment; knowledge of field and laboratory safety measures; familiarity with methods in ecosystem biogeochemistry in the field and laboratory; strong written and oral communication skills; willingness to learn new skills.

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. Resume/CV.

     

    Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 5/9/25.

     

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

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Researcher/63920 (https://apptrkr.com/6212442)

     

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