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Professional Research Assistant
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Position Number: 5781531
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 60306
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 07-Nov-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering (ECEE) is seeking a Professional Research Assistant to work on technical and compliance tasks in support of lab research.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

ECEE at CU Boulder is an outstanding undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size! We are also:

Part of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the nation.
Our undergraduate electrical engineering program was ranked No. 19 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report's Best Engineering Programs for 2022.
We are ranked No. 18 among public computer engineering programs and No. 21 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2024.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Responsibilities include tabulating lab results, carrying out electrical measurements of device characteristics, maintaining fabrication run documentation, using software systems for measurements and data analysis, and tracking expenditures in support of compliance with awards.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position will be $55,000 - $65,000 per year.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor of Science degree in a related field.
At least 5 years of professional experience working in a technical environment, including electrical and chemistry tasks.
Experience in proposal writing and editing/proofreading.
Experience in carrying out and documenting laboratory measurements.

What You Will Need

Skills in operation of basic laboratory systems (sensors, microscopes, chemical gloveboxes, fume hoods, vacuum equipment) and basic electronics.
Substantial knowledge of software systems, e.g., Excel, HTML.
Experience in writing and editing of grant proposals and technical documentation.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Current Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference Letter (Not Confidential)
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

Please apply by November 7, 2024 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted 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/60306