Job Details

Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 6587444
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 67477
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 24-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

INSTAAR at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for two Temporary Researchers!
These temporary research assistants will aide ongoing pika research through data collection in the field. This will primarily consist of collecting confirmed observations of tagged animals, and placement and maintenance of acoustic recording units in the field. 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

As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR's research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.
Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Field observations of tagged (known) animals, collection of audio recordings of focal animals, maintenance of installed acoustic recording unit deployments.

What You Should Know

Position will start immediately in Fall 2025.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this position is $19/hour - $21/hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Previous field experience working with pikas in montane regions.

What You Will Need

Previous experience working in rugged terrain, ability to lift >5lbs, and hike >3mi/day in rough terrain.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until October 24, 2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Researcher/67477