Job Details

Professional Research Assistant

Position Number: 9736092
Location: Boulder, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 73853
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 04-Aug-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Bowman Research Group invites applications to fill a professional research assistant position to work on and support the currently funded ARPA-H research project and other research activities, as well as future related research activities, related to the development and implementation of materials to enable stasis in mammalian cells to include research support, equipment support and coordination, report preparation, and account management.

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

The Bowman Research Group is based at the University of Colorado at Boulder and directed by Christopher N. Bowman, James & Catherine Patten Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Our general research thrust is the investigation of the formation, structure and properties of crosslinked polymeric materials, particularly those formed from photopolymerization reactions. Specifically, our group is focusing on developing new materials, polymerizations, modeling and polymerization mechanisms for a variety of applications including:

Putting cells into biostasis and enabling preservation through gelation
"Click" Reactions for Polymer Networks
Covalent Adaptable Polymer Networks
Optical Materials and Holographic materials

These interests are investigated, often through collaborations, by incorporating a mixture of polymerization reaction engineering, monomer and polymer synthesis, and experimental characterization.

The group is currently composed of graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, with various interdisciplinary collaborations with professors from chemical and biological engineering, electrical engineering, biochemistry, and dentistry.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Research support and management for current ARPA-H grant
ARPA-H report preparation, coordination, and presentation to the funding agency including financial and technical aspects
Research support and management of other grants, gifts, and research activities
Equipment management, oversight, coordination, and scheduling
Laboratory safety coordination
Assisting and participating in proposal and manuscript preparation, writing, and submission
Technical support for materials science courses
Other duties as needed

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this 60% time position is $42,500 - $45,000.

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

Bachelor's degree and at least five years experience (after the degree was awarded) in an academic environment, including employment in a STEM field with extensive experience working with PhD students.

Special Instructions

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

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
(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.

During the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and email address for one reference, from whom we will request a confidential letter of recommendation immediately following the submission of your complete application.
For full consideration, please apply by August 4, 2026.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
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/Professional-Research-Assistant/73853