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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

63311

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

15-Apr-2025

Date Posted:

10-Apr-2025

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder welcomes applications for a part-time Temporary Researcher to conduct research in organic synthesis. The researcher will focus on reaction monitoring and optimization, as well as product purification and characterization. This is a temporary, 45% appointment set to work 18 hours per week. This position is anticipated to begin at the end of May.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

As one of the nation's top-ranked Tier 1 research institutions, the Department of Chemistry is internationally recognized for its outstanding research efforts and education. The Chemistry faculty conduct research in all areas of chemistry, including analytical, materials and nanoscience, organic, and physical chemistry. The Department of Chemistry is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose faculty conduct research, scholarship, creative work, and education in more than 60 fields. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university’s Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university’s four National Medal of Science winners, eight MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 23 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU-Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Conduct organic synthesis
  • Reaction monitoring and optimization
  • Product purification and characterization

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this temporary position is $16.00.

Benefits

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

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What We Require

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, or other related fields
  • Two semesters of lab research experience

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Prior research experience in organic synthesis, particularly those involving aromatic conjugated molecules

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Resume or CV
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until April 15th, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu