Job Details

Engineering and Scientific Advisor

Position Number: 6799341
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Aerospace

Engineering and Scientific Advisor

Requisition Number: 69171
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 19-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

BioServe Space Technologies at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Engineering and Scientific Advisor. This position will support complex space life, physical and material science and engineering projects. 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

BioServe Space Technologies is a Center within the Ann and HJ Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences department at CU Boulder. Since its inception in 1987, BioServe has designed, built, and flown hundreds of microgravity life science research experiments and hardware on over 75 spaceflight missions. BioServe has a full suite of spaceflight-certified hardware available for use by its customers and partners. Past partners include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, Universities, NIH, NASA-funded and other government agency researchers. BioServe is a full-service, turn-key organization that enables its customers and partners to focus solely on research while BioServe manages all other activities required to successfully fly experiments in microgravity.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Electrical and thermal analyses for complex engineering projects
Supporting on-orbit microscopy of complex research projects
Advising on day-to-day hardware development activities
Advising on day-to-day research development and definition activities
Supporting proposal writing as needed
Supporting NASA flight safety reviews, on orbit operations and project management
Advising on overall administration and strategic direction of the Center

What You Should Know

This appointment will not support a J-1 visa or H-1B visa sponsorship.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this position is $100.00 per hour, working 0-15 hours per week.

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.

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What We Require

PhD in Aerospace Engineering
20+ years of experience working with BioServe Space Technologies
Experience supporting space life science research and hardware development projects

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Current 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 an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

One letter of recommendation will be required from the final candidates. Please email your letter to our Senior HR Coordinator, Melissa Flores, at aerohrhelp@colorado.edu.

Please apply by December 19, 2025 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.

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/Engineering-and-Scientific-Advisor/69171