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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

69867

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

09-Feb-2026

Date Posted:

05-Feb-2026

Job Summary

JILA is encouraging applications for a Temporary Researcher position!

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

JILA is a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. We support an eclectic and innovative research programs that foster creative collaborations among our scientists. The wide-ranging interests of our scientists have made JILA one of the nation’s leading research institutes in the physical sciences. JILA science encompasses eight broad categories: Astrophysics, Atomic & Molecular Physics, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, Laser Physics, Nanoscience, Precision Measurement, and Quantum Information Science & Technology. To learn more visit: https://jila.colorado.edu/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Conduct research under the mentorship and supervision of Prof. Adam Kaufman
  • Support in building a continuously operating Ytterbium tweezer array system
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What We Can Offer

  • The hourly rate for this temporary full-time position is $17.
  • This temporary position is not eligible for benefits; however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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 groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

  • Bachelor Degree in Physics and Mathematics.
  • Optics and biophysics research experience.
  • Programming: LabVIEW, Python, Mathematica, R, Git

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. Resume or CV.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 2/9/26.

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