Temporary Researcher
Requisition Number:
66790
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
25-Aug-2025
Date Posted:
21-Aug-2025
Job Summary
The Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA) 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
The Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA) is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the Universe in which we live through observations and theory. Founded in 1985, CASA is an affiliated unit within the structure of the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS) Department at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The candidate will make line flux measurements of Balmer and Paschen lines from medium-band photometry in the MegaScience and MINERVA surveys and compare with existing spectroscopy. The candidate will use these line flux measurements to create maps of star formation and dust in galaxies at cosmic noon, as well as to investigate the integrated dust content and dust law of distant galaxies.
What We Can Offer
The hiring rate for this position is $35.00 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 ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or related field at the start of the position.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- 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 August 25, 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