Job Details

Temporary Research Assistant

Position Number: 6924941
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 69723
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 16-Feb-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

This temporary research assistant will be working on the Wildland Firefighter Well-being Project with an interdisciplinary team. 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 College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work, and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world's most critical problems.
The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, bringing extraordinary research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Attending weekly team meetings
Leading two papers for publication, one an interdisciplinary paper for a science audience, and one a paper for a social science audience
Coordinating with team members to obtain needed contributions for publications
Acting as corresponding author with publishing venues
Finalizing publications for submission-attending weekly team meetings

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this part-time temporary position is $40.00

Benefits

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

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in Anthropology and experience in a postdoctoral position.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

We may request references at a later time.
For full consideration, please apply by February 16, 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-Research-Assistant/69723