CIEST Lab Manager
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Job Summary
The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a laboratory manager for the Center for Infrastructure, Energy & Space Testing (CIEST). The lab manager will manage the daily lab activities, coordinate lab staff, assist academic lab use by students and faculty, and actively seek funded external lab use. The CIEST lab is a large research experimentation facility with over 100 pieces of equipment for engineering materials, structural, and geotechnical testing. This position has an anticipated start date of Fall 2025.
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
- Manage daily lab activities, including: ensure safety, enable use scheduling, oversee equipment maintenance, oversee budget.
- Assist academic lab use, including: facilitate project planning discussions, equipment training, and provide experimental resources, advise students and faculty on experimental design.
- Seek funded external lab use, including: maintain and establish new collaborations that leverage existing equipment and testing capabilities as part of service agreements with engineering practice and industry (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace).
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary range associated with this position is $75,000.00 - $110,000.00.
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What We Require
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Engineering, Materials or Basic Sciences).
- Two Years Leadership Experience (e.g., laboratory management, supervisory or mentorship roles).
What You Will Need
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, or material engineering concepts.
- Ability to oversee lab projects, budgets, and timelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and team coordination.
- Leadership skills to supervise lab staff and foster collaborations.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Graduate degree in relevant technical or management field (e.g., a MS/PhD in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering, Material Science, or a MBA).
- Experiencing in securing and overseeing externally funded initiatives.
Special Instructions
- Current Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Essay: Please describe...
- Your preparation and vision for managing the Center for Infrastructure, Energy and Space Testing
- Your approach to leadership and team management
- Your strategy to foster collaborations with external lab users
- (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.
Please apply by July 24, 2025 for full consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu