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Professional Research Assistant

**Requisition Number:** 68446

**Location:** Boulder Colorado

**Employment Type:** Research Faculty

**Schedule:** Part Time

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Job Summary

Managing Editor for the journal CourseSource (coursesource.org (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6703474&targetURL=http://coursesource.org) ).

CourseSource is an open-access journal of peer-reviewed teaching resources for undergraduate biology and physics. This role involves shepherding articles through the system from submission to production, working with authors, reviewers, and editors during this process, and preparing final manuscript documents for publication. The successful candidate will work directly with Dr. Jennifer Knight (Professor, University of Colorado Boulder; Editor in Chief, CourseSource). This position requires excellent organization and communication skills, and a willingness to learn on the job. This is a fully remote, part time (40%) position, without benefits. 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

Knight lab in the Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder - https://www.colorado.edu/lab/knight/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This role involves shepherding articles through the system from submission to production, working with authors, reviewers, and editors during this process, and preparing final manuscript documents for publication.

What You Should Know

This position requires excellent organization and communication skills, and a willingness to learn on the job. The successful candidate will work directly with Dr. Jennifer Knight (Professor, University of Colorado Boulder; Editor in Chief, CourseSource).

What We Can Offer

+ $20,000 - $23,000 Annually

+ Allowed fully remote, part time (40%/16 hours per week) position, without benefits.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.

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What We Require

Bachelors Degree

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Reference Letter(s) (Not Confidential)

4. _optional_ Transcripts/Proof of Degree

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 (if applicable) as an optional attachment.

For full consideration, please apply by **November 30, 2025.** The position will remain open until filled.

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

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/68446 (https://apptrkr.com/6703474)

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