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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

64566

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

22-May-2025

Date Posted:

20-May-2025

Job Summary

The Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) welcomes applications for a Temporary Researcher.

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

CU Boulder is the place for aerospace. Our students and faculty are pushing the limits of aeronautics and astronautics research, crafting next-generation aircraft, growing the possibilities of remote sensing, and building space instruments and satellites for orbit around Earth and beyond!

Our mission is to provide students the highest quality education in aerospace engineering sciences, emphasizing hands-on learning, and to conduct fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research to meet societal needs through analysis, design, and implementation of aerospace systems, using connections between aerospace engineering and related sciences. We are home to 56-tenure track, research, and instructional faculty, over 500 graduate students and 1,000 undergraduates.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

As a research assistant, you will assist in the analysis and development of application software that aims to protect the identities, locations, and communication connections of the network users from being identified. Additionally, the software aims to mask any patterns from being identified in network traffic, while also adding a level of noise or "decoy" traffic. On this project, you will have the opportunity to work with senior faculty and learn how research is conducted at the highest level. You will be expected to independently expand your skills and knowledge related to the research.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this position will be $30.00 per hour, with an estimated up to 40 hours per week.

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

  • Experience using at least one object-oriented programming language for scientific computing.
  • Ability to work on a team.
  • A desire to learn, share ideas, and communicate with others.
  • An openness to exploring new ideas.

What You Will Need

  • Preferred Major: Mathematics, engineering, computer science, or similar -- successful applicants will have shown competence in higher-level math and computer science courses, and evidence of writing ability.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • An interest in government work.
  • Proficient in Python.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
For full consideration, please apply by May 22, 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