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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

69917

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

10-Feb-2026

Date Posted:

06-Feb-2026

Job Summary

This position is a temporary researcher who will support an ongoing applied research project focused on qualitative inquiry in collaboration with industry partners.

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 CSRA conducts applied, interdisciplinary research focused on generating rigorous, practice-informed insights in collaboration with industry stakeholders. Our work emphasizes qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, real-world implementation, and measurable impact. CSRA projects are highly collaborative and externally engaged, with findings regularly disseminated through national and international conferences and professional outlets.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This position will support an ongoing applied research project focused on qualitative inquiry in collaboration with industry partners.

Responsibilities include:

  • Designing and refining qualitative study protocols; conducting interviews and other qualitative data collection activities
  • Managing, coding, and analyzing qualitative datasets
  • Contributing to reports, presentations, and dissemination of findings

The role also involves coordination with external collaborators and support for conference presentations and project documentation. 

What We Can Offer

$20 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 groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, education, engineering education, human-centered computing, or a related discipline).
  • Demonstrated experience designing and conducting qualitative research.
  • Experience with qualitative data management and analysis techniques.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a research team.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Prior experience working within the CSRA or on CSRA-led projects.
  • Experience with industry-engaged or applied research.
  • Record of presenting research at regional, national, or international conferences.
  • Familiarity with the specific research methods, datasets, or tools used in CSRA projects.
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal onboarding.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Current Resume/CV
Please apply by 2/10/26 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu