Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder
  • Boulder, CO
  • $20,000–$25,000 Per Year
17 days ago

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Professional Research Assistant

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Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number:

75058

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

10-Oct-2026

Date Posted:

24-Sep-2026

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Job Summary

Job Summary

The Psychology Department at CU Boulder seeks a part-time Professional Research Assistant to manage a vole colony and dynamic animal husbandry duties within our social behavioral neuroscience laboratory.

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

Who We Are

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is composed of Faculty, Staff, Research Assistants, Graduate Students, and Undergraduate Students. Through teaching, learning, research, and community outreach, we seek to promote scholarship at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience. Driving this mission is a deep, shared commitment to improving the human condition for all people.

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is responsible for over 3,700 students in two undergraduate majors and five PhD programs. Our 52 faculty teach and conduct research on topics that range from the molecular to the community level. Our work is spread across multiple campus locations (MUEN, IBG, WILD, & CINC), with an annual budget of $20 million, which includes approximately $12 million in grant-funded research and $600,000 in gift funds.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Colony management and animal husbandry
  • Social behavioral analysis
  • Record keeping
  • Genotyping
  • Tissue handling
  • Histology
  • Additional opportunities to contribute to research projects and develop skills in contemporary neuroscience techniques (stereotaxic surgeries, molecular biological assays, machine-learning behavioral analysis) will be available.

What You Should Know

What You Should Know

  • This is a part-time position.
  • This position requires flexibility to work outside of traditional business hours as needed (evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on animal work needed).

What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this part-time position is $20,000-$25,000.

Benefits

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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

What We Require

  • BA/BS in neuroscience or related field, research experience working directly with animal models.

What You Will Need

What You Will Need

  • Experience maintaining detailed protocols and databases.
  • Ability to troubleshoot independently.
  • Reliability and strong communication skills to work within a team.

What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Experience in animal behavioral analysis and statistical analysis software is favorable.

Special Instructions

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  • Resume/CV.
  • Cover Letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
  • Transcripts/Proof of Degree.
  • One Reference Letter (Non-Confidential)

Please apply by October 10th, 2026 for consideration.

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.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

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LocationBoulder, CO
Salary$20,000–$25,000 Per Year

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