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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

69918

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
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Job Summary

The Hernandez lab is looking for a temporary researcher who will see through the completion of the IAQ analysis for the CDC funded “Multi-year study to determine the causal link between HEPA-filtered/unfiltered indoor air quality in occupied classroom (K-12) settings and human respiratory disease outcomes” as well as the coordination with Anschutz statisticians, and participation in weekly calls with CDC.

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 Aerobiology and Disinfection Lab focuses on the characterization and control of microbiological air pollution and microbially induced corrosion. The lab develops genetic, biochemical and toxicological techniques to assess the efficacy of engineering interventions in sectors of sanitary engineering and industrial hygiene that are relevant to environmental health. There is special focus on aerobiology science for wide-area surveillance, indoor cleaning technology and the design of aerosol disinfection systems in the built environment.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Finish analysis of IAQ data for CDC research project
  • Contribute to HEPA user survey design, dissemination and analysis
  • Coordinate with statisticians at Anschutz for project analysis
  • Participate in weekly calls with CDC
  • Supervise undergraduate researchers as needed

What We Can Offer

19 hours per week@$36/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

  • This position requires a PhD in Civil Engineering with a specialty in building science and statistical analyses is required.
  • Fluency with the development and application of computation coding in Python and R languages, as well as the commercial software “fluent/cfx” is also required.
  • Large building ventilation and energy performance data sets (TB) will be manipulated and juxtaposed to occupational behavioral data with multivariate statistical testing.
  • Visualization of statistical tests and regression outcomes will be delivered.
  • Previous experience analyzing classroom air quality data.
  • Experience in developing algorithm to automate fresh air exchange rates, PM exposures and identification of classrooms with HEPA filters operating.

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