Job Details

Professional Research Assistant

Position Number: 7148113
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 71857
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 13-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Integrative Physiology at CU Boulder invites applications for a Professional Research Assistant! This position will be within the Sleep and Chronobiology lab.
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 Department of Integrative Physiology we study organisms as functioning systems of molecules, cells, tissues, and organs. This emphasis on whole-body function, and its applications to human health and disease, has made Integrative Physiology the largest undergraduate major at CU-Boulder. Our PhD program was recently ranked 9th out of 63 physiology programs in the country. Our diverse faculty include several who have joint affiliations with the Institute for Behavioral Genetics and the Center for Neuroscience, as well as clinical divisions at the CU-Anschutz medical campus.

For a video introduction to the Department and our mission/vision and diversity statements, see the About Us page.

This specific position will be under the Sleep and Chronobiology lab. More information can be found here.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Nighttime and daytime work hours including weekends (during studies predominantly nighttime).
Collection of biological specimen.
Collection of sleep and circadian physiology data.
Collection of human performance data.
Assist with research participant recruitment and screening.
Assist with analysis of biological specimen.
Assist with analysis of sleep and circadian data.
Assist with laboratory maintenance.
Maintain and update data generated by studies.
Case report and research record documentation.
Library research and assist with completion of reports.
Assist with laboratory maintenance, including purchasing of supplies and training staff/maintaining a cleaning schedule.
Process paperwork for reimbursements and billings.
Other duties as needed.

What You Should Know

This position requires work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this full-time position is $43,888 annually.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package 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 program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be inspired. Be Boulder.

What We Require

B.A or B.S in a sciences field.

What You Will Need

Excellent communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV.
Cover Letter.
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.

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for one reference who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request letters and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

Please apply by May 13th, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Professional-Research-Assistant/71857