Job Details

Temporary Research Assistant

Position Number: 7131800
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 71797
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 07-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The SLHS department at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Temporary Research Assistant! 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 SLHS department includes highly ranked, CAA accredited clinical graduate programs in SLP and Audiology and offers B.A., M.A., AuD, and Ph.D. degrees. The successful candidate will benefit from SLHS's thriving and dynamic ties with other offerings on the Boulder campus such as the Institute of Cognitive Science, the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, the Intermountain Neuroimaging Consortium, the Institute of Behavioral Genetics, the Department of Linguistics, and offerings on the Anschutz campus of the University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Center.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Serve as a liaison to a set of participating early intervention programs
Complete intake process as assessments are received
Review completed assessments and forms contacting early interventionists for follow-up information as necessary
Score developmental assessments
Write clinical reports describing a child's assessment results
Assist director in training and supervising student employees
Complete miscellaneous clerical tasks including copying, scanning, ordering supplies, etc.

What You Should Know

Anticipated start date is June 1, 2026.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $25/hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

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What We Require

Master's degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences or Linguistics
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a research lab studying developmental outcomes in young children who are deaf or hard of hearing
Minimum of 3 years' experience using REDCap and SPSS to manage data
Excellent attention to detail
Good organizational skills

What You Will Need

Computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Drive)
Organization
Detail oriented
Professional
Problem solver
Knowledge of professional and technical vocabulary related to deafness

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as PDFs:

Resume/CV
Optional: Cover Letter

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference 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 May 7th, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Research-Assistant/71797