Job Details

Professional Research Assistant

Position Number: 6474998
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 66746
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 26-Aug-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Detweiler laboratory in the Molecular Cellular and Development Biology Department (MCDB) is seeking a BS/MS Research Scientist (Professional Research Assistant, PRA) with a background in microbiology and an interest in managing a laboratory as part of a team. At the bench, the successful candidate will carry out experiments aimed at characterizing fundamental Gram-negative bacterial processes that can be targeted to enable mammalian white blood cells to clear an infection. The initial appointment term is one year, and reappointment is desirable. 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

The Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Department - Detweiler lab. MCDB is located on the main Boulder CU campus. MCDB research labs focus on diverse, cutting-edge biological topics. The Detweiler lab is specifically interested in identifying new ways to interrupt bacterial infections.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

To contribute to research projects funded by NIH and other entities. Our projects aim to discover new ways to inhibit bacterial pathogens to enable the host immune system to clear them. In our lab, you will develop your career by assisting with experiments and, in time, design and conduct experiments independently. This will include collecting, and analyzing data, contributing intellectually and materially to the research goals of the laboratory, and mentoring junior lab members towards their career goals. In addition, you will work with the PI and other lab members to ensure the lab runs smoothly.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $38,000 - $50,000 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.

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What We Require

Bachelor's Degree in a related life science.
Excellent oral communication skills and a drive to succeed.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
Experience working with microbes, molecular biology and/or eukaryotic cell biology.

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 three references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until August 26th, 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/66746