Job Details

Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 7113889
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 71515
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 29-Apr-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of MCD Biology invites applications for a Temporary Researcher! 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

Knight Lab: My group has worked on a variety of different projects directed at improving undergraduate biology education. We are currently exploring how students' use of metacognitive and self-regulatory practices influence their success in Genetics, and how to stimulate these behaviors to improve study strategies and learning. In addition, we are working with the journal CourseSource to deliver writing studios, and to study instructors' experiences in designing and writing active learning lessons.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Work with graduate students to help with statistical analyses and qualitative analysis of student responses to survey questions.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $17.00 per 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

A combination of education and/or relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

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.
For full consideration, please apply by April 29th, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Researcher/71515