Job Details

Temporary Research Assistant

Position Number: 6186886
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science

Temporary Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 63973
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 02-May-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

This temporary research assistant position is for assisting Dr. Jared Stewart with work performed at the USDA in Fort Collins. The candidate must have experience working with Dr. Stewart on growing Brassica rapa and Arabidopsis thaliana under specific conditions, involving heat treatments and treatment with hydrogen peroxide, with assessment of leaf area, growth rate, and other plant responses. 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

EBIO's disciplinary strengths include ecology, evolution, genetics, behavior, biology education research and systematics. Our research programs have relevance for global change, conservation biology, the spread of diseases, and revealing fundamental mechanisms underlying the structural and functional adaptations of organisms.
Research Areas: Our faculty specialize in many fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Interested in learning more? Visit the various research interests of our faculty.
In the Field: Our faculty, students and researchers travel the world to conduct research in ecology and evolution. Learn more about their experiences and stories in our In the Field articles.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This position is for assisting Dr. Jared Stewart with work performed at the USDA in Fort Collins involving growing Brassica rapa and Arabidopsis thaliana under specific conditions, including heat treatment, treatment with hydrogen peroxide, and assessment of leaf area, growth rate, and other plant responses.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $25.00 per 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

The candidate must have experience working with Dr. Stewart on growing Brassica rapa and Arabidopsis thaliana under specific conditions, involving heat treatments and treatment with hydrogen peroxide, with assessment of leaf area, growth rate, and other plant responses.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Cover Letter

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request letters and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Please apply by May 2nd, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Research-Assistant/63973