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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

66512

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

11-Aug-2025

Date Posted:

07-Aug-2025

Job Summary

This is a temporary researcher position working 20 hours per week in the Mortenson Center for Global Engineering & Resilience (MCGER). This position will be assisting in several WASH and humanitarian assistance courses for the Fall 2025 semester and contributing to ongoing research in the MCGER department.

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

The Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience combines education, research, and partnerships to support thriving communities and environments by improving technologies, processes, policy and practice. Our vision is a world where everyone has equitable access to safe and reliable water, sanitation, energy, food, shelter, and infrastructure.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This position will be assisting in several WASH and humanitarian assistance courses for the Fall 2025 semester and contributing to ongoing research in the MCGER department. The position includes attending to the technical aspects of each class, e.g. zoom, video, etc.; monitor students’ completion of assignments; track attendance; help organize and support guest speakers; be available for meeting with students as requested; and meet weekly with the instructor. The position also includes assisting with Global research projects the MCGER department participates in including attending meetings, providing technical support, reaching out to research participants for assistance.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this position is $25.00 per hour, working 20 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 game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in Civil Engineering.

What We Would Like You to Have

Experience working in the Mortenson Center.

Special Instructions

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

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Transcripts/Proof of PhD: If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable).

For full consideration, please apply by August 11, 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