Professional Research Assistant

Job Summary

The SamPLE (Sample Preparation Lab and Educational) Facility in the Department of Earth Science invites applications for a Professional Research Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on oversight of the SamPLE Facility (aka, the Rock Shop)
• Offer training, maintain equipment, and coordinate users
• Ensure that the lab follows Environmental Health & Safety guidelines and requirements
• Mentor undergraduate students working in the lab
• Take on additional tasks as appropriate, in coordination with the position’s supervisor
• These tasks may include organizing the lab, documenting procedures, and potentially centralizing and tracking undergraduate course-related samples, thin sections, field equipment, microscopes, and other teaching materials

What You Should Know

This position is in-person.

What We Can Offer

• An annual salary of $9,984, equating to $24/hour
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit
• A comprehensive benefits package

Be Statements

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What We Require

• A Bachelor's Degree
• Hands-on experience using much of the equipment in the SamPLE Facility
• Experience mentoring and teaching undergraduate students in the Department

Special Instructions

• To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials:
• Resume or CV
• 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
• During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference who may be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses
• For consideration, please apply by July 27, 2026
• Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email
• For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder 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