Job Details

Professional Research Assistant

Position Number: 6317611
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 65332
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 25-Jun-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a temporary professional research assistant for one year to perform research related to robotics that involves multi-modal sensing, control, and machine learning to help robots interact with the world. This position will start in August 2025 and end in May 2026.
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

Innovate without boundaries.

Computer science is one of today's most in-demand degrees and will continue to be as computing expands to nearly every aspect of daily life.

Computer scientists do more than write code - they focus on today's most pressing challenges and have demand in nearly every field of work. Professionals in this field build the foundation that personal devices run on, develop software to power entire industries and businesses, and facilitate how we interact with modern technology. Whether you want to pursue a career in industry, entrepreneurship or academia, a computer science education will give you the skills needed to drive innovation and lead global progress.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

As a professional research assistant your responsibilities will be to perform research on the topics listed above, collaborate with other robotics faculty within the department as needed, and publish the results of the research in relevant research forums.

What You Should Know

This position is based at the University of Colorado Boulder within the Department of Computer Science. You will report to the Chair of the Department of Computer Science.

What We Can Offer

The salary for this position is $80,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent 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.

Be Statements

Be inspired. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We Require

A Ph.D. in Computer Science with experience in robotics, control systems, and machine learning.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
(Optional) Reference Letter (Not confidential): One letter of reference will be required from the finalist. You may elect to upload your letter with your other application materials.
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD: 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 an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

For full consideration, please apply by June 25, 2025.

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/65332