Job Details

Air Quality Analyst

Position Number: 9759690
Location: Boulder, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Air Quality Analyst

Requisition Number: 74142
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 14-Aug-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Hernandez Aerobiology & Disinfection Laboratory has been implementing the project Characterization and Control of Indoor Air Pollution and Heat Stress in the Adams 14 School District. This project seeks to distribute portable air cleaners to all district classrooms as well as assess levels and characterize VOCs in the classroom. In support of this project, the group seeks a part-time analyst to compile and analyze various sources of outdoor temporal air quality data as well as to create a report on the pilot test of remote monitoring equipment for portable air cleaner operational status. Our main hope from this is to understand how Suncor exceedance days are picked up throughout the district on various in-house and third party monitoring systems.

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 fields of civil, environmental and architectural engineering offer careers in planning, design, construction and management of the built environment as well as in the interaction between the built and natural environment. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering's mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, contributing to technological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing the earth's physical and biological resources. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering fosters an environment of inclusivity and celebrates the increasing diversity of our student body. We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and have adopted priorities to guide our values and practices.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Overlay time-series graph of pollution episodes with data from 1) Suncor, 2) A14SD Attune Outdoor Monitors, 3) Onterris CCND Air Monitoring Program, and 4) CDPHE mobile air quality lab to examine how exceedance days impact outdoor air quality across the district, to create a timeline of high pollution days based on our four different outdoor data sources. If time permits, this will include data from Suncor's fenceline monitoring system.
Create a final report summarizing the HEPA remote monitoring pilot study in A14SD.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate associate with this part-time position is $28.00 per hour. Relocation assistance is not available.

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

Undergraduate degree in engineering.
Previous experience working on Colorado school air quality monitoring projects and collecting and analyzing air quality data.
Strong data analysis and visualization skills.

Special Instructions

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

Cover Letter
Resume/CV

For full consideration, please apply by August 14, 2026.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Air-Quality-Analyst/74142