Professional Research Assistant
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Job Summary
The Bowman Research Group invites applications to fill a professional research assistant position to work on and support the currently funded ARPA-H research project and other research activities, as well as future related research activities, related to the development and implementation of materials to enable stasis in mammalian cells to include research support, equipment support and coordination, report preparation, and account management.
Who We Are
The Bowman Research Group is based at the University of Colorado at Boulder and directed by Christopher N. Bowman, James & 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, polymerizations, modeling and polymerization mechanisms for a variety of applications including:
- Putting cells into biostasis and enabling preservation through gelation
- "Click" Reactions for Polymer Networks
- Covalent Adaptable Polymer Networks
- Optical Materials and Holographic materials
These interests are investigated, often through collaborations, by incorporating a mixture of polymerization reaction engineering, monomer and polymer synthesis, and experimental characterization.
The group is currently composed of graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, with various interdisciplinary collaborations with professors from chemical and biological engineering, electrical engineering, biochemistry, and dentistry.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Research support and management for current ARPA-H grant
- ARPA-H report preparation, coordination, and presentation to the funding agency including financial and technical aspects
- Research support and management of other grants, gifts, and research activities
- Equipment management, oversight, coordination, and scheduling
- Laboratory safety coordination
- Assisting and participating in proposal and manuscript preparation, writing, and submission
- Technical support for materials science courses
- Other duties as needed
What We Can Offer
The annual salary range for this 60% time position is $42,500 - $45,000.
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
Bachelor's degree and at least five years experience (after the degree was awarded) in an academic environment, including employment in a STEM field with extensive experience working with PhD students.
What We Would Like You to Have
Experience in the University of Colorado system with specific experience working with the procurement, travel, finance, and human resources tools.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- (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.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu