Requisition Number:

74862

Location:

Grand Junction, Colorado City Grand Junction State Colorado Employment Type:

Research Faculty Schedule:

Part-Time Posting Close Date:

18-Sep-2026

Date Posted:

16-Sep-2026 Job Summary The Paul M. Rady Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a research assistant to work as a chemistry and fluids lab technician. This role will work up to 5 hours per week for 20 weeks on the Colorado Mesa University campus in Grand Junction, CO. 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 Schiffbauer complex fluids lab - affiliated with both CU Boulder and Colorado Mesa - carries out thermofluids and complex fluids/soft matter research on Colorado's Western Slope. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Assist with fabrication and characterization of samples, developing new synthesis protocols, and performing other duties as assigned. What We Can Offer This temporary, part-time appointment will receive $30.00 per hour, or up to $3000 for total project participation. Benefits Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. Be Statements Be resourceful. Be game-changing. Be Boulder. What We Require Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, or an equivalent. What You Will Need Knowledge of basic chemistry and experimental measurement techniques, uncertainty quantification, and laboratory safety. What We Would Like You to Have Any knowledge of fluids and interfacial phenomena is considered a plus. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files: Cover Letter Resume/CV During the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and email address for one reference, from whom we will request a confidential letter of recommendation immediately following the submission of your complete application. Please apply by September 18, 2026 for full consideration.

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Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name:

Boulder Campus Human Resources Posting Contact Email:

Recruiting@colorado.edu