We are seeking a field technician to conduct sampling during campaigns in October along the Upper
Colorado River. The individual will be part of a small team to collect data and samples along the river. This will require camping overnight next to the river and working in remote locations for as many as 9 days at a time. We are collaborating with USGS scientists in this work.
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
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.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- To collect, filter, and organize water samples.
What We Can Offer
$29/hour – $30/hour
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
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What We Require
- Minimum qualifications: an undergraduate and advanced degree (either MS or PhD) in an area that is related to environmental science.
What You Will Need
- Experience conducting field research in, on, and/or around rivers/streams; experience collecting and filtering water samples from natural water bodies. Boat travel (i.e., raft) will be required to complete this work, so candidate must be able to swim.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Preferred qualifications include an earned PhD, and experience not only conducting but also designing and leading field research campaigns. In addition, it would be preferred if the candidate had previous experience working with USGS field scientists.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV.
Please apply by 9/17/25 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
