• Professional Research Assistant

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Professional Research Assistant

    **Requisition Number:** 65907

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** Research Faculty

    **Schedule:** Full Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 31-Jul-2025

    Date Posted:

    Job Summary

    The Chuong Laboratory investigates how transposable elements shape gene regulatory networks in mammalian health and disease. We combine genomics (bulk and long-read RNA-seq, single-cell analysis), epigenomic profiling (CUT&RUN, ATAC-seq), and functional genomics (CRISPR/Cas9 editing, high-throughput screens) to study how transposable elements shape gene regulation. We focus primarily on gene regulatory networks involved in immune responses and cancer. Our overall objective is to decode the hidden transposon-mediated impact on human biology and to apply these insights to advance human health. This position is for a Professional Research Assistant who will be responsible for generating experimental data in support of multiple projects in the lab.

     

    More information on the Chuong Lab can be found here: https://www.colorado.edu/lab/chuong/ (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6384222&targetURL=https://www.colorado.edu/lab/chuong/)

     

    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

     

    At the University of Colorado BioFrontiers Institute, researchers from the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and engineering are working together to uncover new knowledge at the frontiers of science and partnering with industry to transform their discoveries into new tools. The BioFrontiers Institute is uniquely defined both by our excellent faculty, research, and leadership and by the scientific and geographical ecosystem that empowers our work. BioFrontiers has a unique "frontier" culture that allows our researchers to explore new areas of bioscience by maximizing the resources and talents across the Institute and the university system. The Institute integrates faculty members from eleven academic departments, allowing them to work across fields. BioFrontiers drives innovation without boundaries.

     

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

    The successful candidate will:

    + Generate experimental data.

    + Perform data analysis.

    What You Should Know

    + This position is 100% in person.

    What We Can Offer

    + $40,000-$50,000 depending on experience.

    + Relocation assistance is available per department guidelines.

     

    Benefits

     

    The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/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 (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

     

    Be Statements

     

    Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

    What We Require

    + Bachelor's degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, immunology and genetics/genomics, or a closely related field.

    What You Will Need

    + Lab experience with standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, gels, cloning, buffer preparation).

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. Resume or CV.

    2. Cover Letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

     

    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 as an optional attachment.

     

    Please apply by 7/31/25 for consideration.

     

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

     

    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.

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Professional-Research-Assistant/65907 (https://apptrkr.com/6384222)

     

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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.