Job Details

Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 7157711
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 71982
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 15-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

Applications are invited to fill a Temporary Researcher position to assist in modeling photopolymerization kinetics, working with visible-light holographic photopolymer systems, and developing simulations of multifunctional polymerizations. This project is led by Distinguished Professor Christopher Bowman in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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 and 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 and photopolymerization mechanisms for a variety of applications including:

Sequence-Controlled Polymerization of "Click" Nucleic Acids (CNAs)
"Click" Reactions for Polymer Networks
Covalent Adaptable Polymer Networks
Novel Dental Materials
Photoinduced Synthetic Vesicles for Artificial Cells

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

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Performing research/scholarship under direct mentorship
Drafting and submitting publications of research/scholarship
Attending responsible conduct of research training
Attending professional skills training workshops

What We Can Offer

This part-time, temporary position has an hourly 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 excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Previous experience working with polymers and photopolymerized materials
Previous laboratory research experience

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.

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 15, 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/71982