Job Details

Professional Research Assistant

Position Number: 7125395
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 71709
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 15-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

We seek a full-time research assistant to aid with a community-based study on exercise promotion and across other projects as needed. 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

We are a motivated team that conducts transdisciplinary research exploring factors linked with health and risk behavior in a number of populations. We seek a professional research assistant to work primarily on a study of exercise in historically underrepresented groups, with some responsibilities on other projects related to cannabis and health. This position is well suited for a recent graduate pursuing a career or planning an advanced degree in medicine, psychology, neuroscience, integrative physiology, translational human participant research, or other biomedical research.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Responsibilities will include assisting with study participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, informed consent, leading study visits including exercise testing and supervised exercise visits, conducting self-report tasks with study participants, and data management and quality control. Capable of working effectively and respectfully with participants who may have physical or cognitive limitations and who come from a variety of backgrounds, lifestyles, and personalities.

What We Can Offer

Salary: $46,500-48,500 (Annual)

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree, in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, physiology, or another related field
Experience conducting exercise testing and supervised exercise with non-athletes
Experience conducting human participant research appointments and eligibility screenings
Skilled at managing multiple priorities efficiently in fast-paced environments
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to engage participants in goal-oriented exercise discussions and delivering constructive and actionable feedback
Ability to work collaboratively with study staff, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, principal investigators, and other laboratories
Transportation to and from recreational centers in the Denver metro area

What You Will Need

Basic Life Support certification
Phlebotomy experience
IV certification
REDCap project design and management
Experience conducting human clinical trials research and complying with IRB guidelines
Experienced in working respectfully and collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
Literacy in R/RStudio, statistical analyses
Experience handling biohazardous materials such as human blood, stool, and saliva samples
Wet lab experience (Extraction of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from whole blood, qPCR, real time PCR, sandwich and bead-based ELISA, Flow Cytometry)

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time. Please apply by May 15, 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Professional-Research-Assistant/71709