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Temporary Researcher
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Temporary Researcher
Requisition Number:
74797
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
18-Sep-2026
Date Posted:
15-Sep-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is seeking one or two ecological research assistants to add in projects addressing climate change impacts on plant populations and related topics. The work in these positions will include set- up and maintenance of field, lab, and greenhouse experiments as well as data processing and statistical analysis. The assistants in these positions will work in close coordination with Dr. Doak and both graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
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Who We Are
Who We Are
The Department of Environmental Studies at CU Boulder is composed of approximately 20 tenured / tenure track faculty covering a wide range of topical expertise. Our faculty also includes rostered, full-time teaching professors. Our department consists of a broad range of environmental studies including an undergraduate program, a graduate research program (MS and PhD), and a professional master's program (MENV). The department's primary strength is interdisciplinary research and education on human-environment interactions, as we integrate scholarship on environmental science, policy, and values. Combined, faculty within the ENVS department at CU Boulder represent expertise in a range of human-environment areas and utilize quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches. ENVS here at the University of Colorado Boulder emphasizes the importance of diverse voices and experiences for strengthening our teaching, research, and service to broader communities. As a department committed to justice and equity, our goal is to create an environment that welcomes and supports everyone.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Main responsibilities will include:
The person hired should be familiar with ecological theory as well as field methods, and should also have experience with plant identification and with the programming language R.
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
The position will include work outside and at high elevations, as well as considerable computer duties. Past familiarity with plant population ecology methods and ideas are fundamental for this work, as is experience in conducting data collection on plant population dynamics.
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
$26/hr.
Benefits
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
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
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Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Please apply by September 18, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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