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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

66772

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

27-Aug-2025

Date Posted:

19-Aug-2025
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Job Summary

Temporary Researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder Computer Science (CS) department are available with Professor Kevin Gifford, starting in September of 2025. The position will support software engineering and software development activities for sponsored research projects focusing on spectrum engineering and spectrum sharing.

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

Founded in 1970, the Department of Computer Science at CU Boulder is passionate about real-world, interdisciplinary experiences for our students. Our researchers are making advances in computer science today that will change the world tomorrow. Via the Partnership Program, the department is now helping CU to support higher education across the state of Colorado.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Manage software design and software engineering
  • Develop high-quality open-source software for sponsored research projects.
  • Participate in technical meetings.

What You Should Know

This is a remote position.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this position is $50.00 per hour.

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

  • B.S. in Computer Science with minimum eight years of experience.

or

  • M.S. in Computer Science with minimum two years of experience.

What You Will Need

  • Focus on quality and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment with an interdisciplinary technical focus.
  • Must be self-motivated to solve complex problems.
  • Strong experience in Linux, system administration, and quality software development.
  • Experience with Python and Rust.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Experience in professional software management and development.
  • Experience with Git.
  • Experience with C, C++.
  • Experience with cloud services such as AWS.
  • Database programming and skills are a strong plus.
  • Experience with remotely deployed software on hardware with limited capabilities.
  • Experience successfully developing an architecture with significant scale.
  • Experience with cloud based data collection and analytics database development.

Special Instructions

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

  1. Resume/CV
  2. (Optional) Cover Letter
  3. (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.
A minimum of one reference letter will be required from the final candidate. We will request reference contact information at a later date.

For full consideration, please apply by August 27, 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