Job Details

Professional Research Assistant (PRA)

Position Number: 6385527
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Professional Research Assistant (PRA)

Requisition Number: 65955
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 18-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

This position will involve working with a team of researchers to develop and validate a flexible quantum mechanics assessment. 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

This position is hosted within the Physics Education Research group in the CU Boulder Physics department.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Activities will include developing items, recruiting pilot sites, running pilot tests, and statistical analysis of the results.

What You Should Know

This position will be for 2-3 months max.

What We Can Offer

Salary will be $55,000 at 50% time: $27,500/year or $2,291.66/month.

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

Ph.D. in Physics with a specialty in Physics Education Research (PER).

What You Will Need

Knowledge of graduate-level Quantum Mechanics, familiarity with quantum computing, and knowledge of broad test theory.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
An example publication demonstrating your work in the area of Physics Education Research (PER).

Please upload as a single PDF.

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 a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references 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 July 18th, 2025. 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-PRA/65955