Requisition Number: 47104
Location: Boulder, Colorado
City: Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part-Time
Posting Close Date: 05-May-2023
Date Posted: 29-Mar-2023
Job Summary
The Oleksy lab at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Professional Research Assistant to provide support for alpine lake research projects in the field and in the lab. The research assistant will be located in or near Boulder, CO, and will work under the supervision Dr. Isabella Oleksy. The Research Assistant will initially receive frequent supervision but will be expected to develop independence over time in planning and performing laboratory and field work that are standard to the Oleksy lab. Applicants who have previously demonstrated self-motivation and passion for research will receive special consideration. The Oleksy lab is dedicated to creating a safe work environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for all. Our lab is also committed to helping all members achieve their professional goals, and we will provide opportunities for intellectual and professional development as a part of this position. Learn more about the research we do at isabellaoleksy.weebly.com. Position will initially begin at 75% FTE with anticipated full-time (100% FTE) by February 2024 as field work planning ramps up into the spring and summer. Appointment is initially for 1 year, with possibility for extension depending on job performance and funding availability. The position will begin September 2023, but exact start date is negotiable. Application review will begin 5 May 2023.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Who We Are
Who We Are
As the University’s oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR’s research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world’s oceans.
Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR’s national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.
JEDI statement:
We aim to create an environment where individuals feel safe, heard, and encouraged to be themselves, and where all INSTAAR members understand their important roles in our anti-racism plan. We are working to dismantle systemic biases within our institute and within our larger institutional and scientific contexts, align the demographics of INSTAAR with those of our state and nation, and reduce barriers to living in Boulder and conducting scientific research at the University of Colorado Boulder. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The Research Assistant will coordinate and implement tasks associated with field research in alpine lakes and laboratory research with field-collected samples. Specific responsibilities:
- Researching prices and ordering lab supplies with the overarching goal of assisting in the assembly of a new biogeochemistry space within a shared, interdisciplinary laboratory in the Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research.
- Ensuring lab safety compliance, proper waste management, and good record keepingUpdating and making accessible standard operating protocols for laboratory analyses and field work.
- Training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students in lab and field protocols. Carrying a heavy pack 5-10 miles to sample remote mountain lakes in Colorado and Wyoming with one or two field assistants.
- Basic processing of field samples in the lab (e.g., filtering and preserving water samples, quantifying algal pigment concentrations, analyzing water chemistry, preparing samples for shipment to other laboratories).
- Developing, installing, and maintaining aquatic sensor networks and associated data streams in alpine watersheds.
What You Should Know
- All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
What We Can Offer
The annual compensation range for this position is $40,000 – $45,000, depending on experience. A relocation reimbursement will also be awarded, if applicable. Benefits
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder. What We Require
What We Require
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environment science, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, or related fields.
- Previous independent research experience preferred.
- 2-3 years specialized experience in related field.
- Experience conducting field work in all weather conditions required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
What You Will Need
- Highly motivated, ability to multitask, good organizational abilities, and ability to work well as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience in the field of freshwater ecology or limnology preferred.
- Management of teams and organizational experience in any setting is preferred.
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
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 a translated version as an optional attachment.
This position will be open until 5/5/2023. Applications will be screened as they are received.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
