Job Details

Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 7148104
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 71888
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 13-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Applications are invited to fill a temporary researcher position to assist in the development of catalysts for plastics recycling applications. This project is led by Will Medlin in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
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

We are the Medlin Research Group.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The candidate will be preparing bifunctional catalysts for use in reactions such polyester deconstruction and formation of high-value molecules from formation of C-O and C-C bonds.
Catalysts will be characterized using a suite of methods, particularly involving thermal desorption methods.

What We Can Offer

This part-time, hourly position has a pay rate of $21.00 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 resourceful. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in Chemical Engineering.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:

Cover Letter describing your interest in the position and prior research experience.
Resume/CV that includes all relevant experience and a list of publications.
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD: 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.

During the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and email address for one reference - preferably a past supervisor in a research setting - from whom we will request a confidential letter of recommendation immediately following the submission of your complete application.

For full consideration, please apply by May 13, 2026.

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/71888