Job Details

Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 7117476
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 71637
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 30-Apr-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

This position is for a Temporary Researcher to assist in the Burdick Lab's development of engineered heart tissue models, performing work such as transcriptomics, stem cell differentiation, and functional readouts of tissues.

The overall focus of work in the Burdick laboratory is the design of new biomaterials that can be processed through fabrication methodologies to meet the needs of medicine, ranging from translational therapeutics to tissue models of health and disease.

Please find more information at the Burdick Lab here: https://www.colorado.edu/lab/burdick/
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

At the University of Colorado BioFrontiers Institute, researchers from the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and engineering are working together to uncover new knowledge at the frontiers of science and partnering with industry to transform their discoveries into new tools. The BioFrontiers Institute is uniquely defined both by our excellent faculty, research, and leadership and by the scientific and geographical ecosystem that empowers our work. BioFrontiers has a unique "frontier" culture that allows our researchers to explore new areas of bioscience by maximizing the resources and talents across the Institute and the university system. The Institute integrates faculty members from eleven academic departments, allowing them to work across fields. BioFrontiers drives innovation without boundaries.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Cell culture.
Running experiments related to the engineered heart tissues.
Analyzing data, including with statistical analysis.

What You Should Know

A candidate has been identified for this position, however, all applications will be reviewed and considered before a final hiring decision is made.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this part-time position is $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

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

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in Chemical & Biological Engineering or a related field.
Some coursework training in chemical and biomedical engineering.

What You Will Need

Experience working with engineered heart tissue models, including calcium analysis and histological analysis of formed tissues.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.
Cover Letter.
List of References (to be used for phone reference checks).
(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. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional document.

During the application process, you will be asked to enter the name and contact information for one reference, from whom we may request a letter of recommendation later in the search process. This individual may also appear on your 'List of References' document.

Please apply by April 30, 2026 for consideration.

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/71637