• Grassland Ecology Research Assistant

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Grassland Ecology Research Assistant

    **Requisition Number:** 67973

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** Research Faculty

    **Schedule:** Part Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 22-Oct-2025

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    Job Summary

    In this position you will assist in data collection, experiment maintenance, management of undergraduate research assistants, data management, and lab work. Work will include day-to-day maintenance and data collection of the Boulder Drought experiment.

     

    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

     

    EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms.

     

    Research Areas: Our faculty specialize in many fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Interested in learning more? Visit the various research interests of our faculty.

     

    In the Field: Our faculty, students and researchers travel the world to conduct research in ecology and evolution. Learn more about their experiences and stories in our In the Field articles.

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

    + Day-to-day maintenance of field experiment

    + Data collection including biomass and volumetric water content

    + Management of data collection

    + Using QGIS for data processing

     

    What We Can Offer

     

    The hourly rate for this temporary position is $20.

     

    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

     
     

    What You Will Need

     

    Ability to work independently, effectively communicate with a team and multiple supervisors, handle multiple projects, keep to a pre-determined schedule, apply common field and lab protocols in the field of ecology

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. A current resume.

    2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

     

    We may request references at a later time.

     

    Please apply by **October 22, 2025** for consideration.

     

    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/Grassland-Ecology-Research-Assistant/67973 (https://apptrkr.com/6650256)

     

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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.