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University of Colorado Boulder

Fire Smoke Scientist

Pay: $30/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Boulder, CO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 7 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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What they do

An Environmental Field Chemist samples, tests and assists with the clean up of hazardous materials at field sites. Ensures the safe handling and transport of hazardous chemicals and environmental regulatory compliance.

$57,085 / year median in Colorado

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Job Description

Fire Smoke Scientist University of Colorado Boulder - 3.9 Boulder, CO Job Details Part-time $30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid sick time Qualifications Chemical analysis Emissions calculations Chemical testing

Full Job Description Requisition Number:

74411

Location:

Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type:

Research Faculty Schedule:

Part-Time Posting Close Date:

26-Aug-2026

Date Posted:

24-Aug-2026 Job Summary The Hannigan Air Quality (HAQ) Lab is seeking a Fire Smoke Scientist. This role will involve training HAQ Lab PhD students to use the group's chemical characterization equipment and to undertake emissions monitoring. Additionally, the person in the role will also support field work for the NSF Firebrand project. 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 Hannigan Air Quality Lab is working on a collaborative NSF funded project to better understand and model firebrand emissions for wildland fires. The HAQ Lab role is to characterize firebrand emissions from the windcline and local prescribed fires. The is job specifically is for an expert to train an incoming graduate student on how to undertake this characterization. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be The key responsibilities for this role will be training a new PhD student and kickstarting a new approach to field work in which firebrand is assessed. What We Can Offer The hire rate for this part-time, temporary position is $30.00 per hour. 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 pioneering. Be Boulder. What We Require The applicant should know how to undertake organic analysis of smoke and how to determine emission factors from solid fuel combustion. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: Resume/CV. Cover Letter. During the application process, you will be asked to provide the name and email address for one reference, from whom we will request a letter of recommendation immediately following the submission of your completed application. Please apply by August 26, 2026 for consideration.

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Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.