Job Details

CIEST Lab Manager

Position Number: 6356607
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

CIEST Lab Manager

Requisition Number: 65632
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 17-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a laboratory manager for the Center for Infrastructure, Energy & Space Testing (CIEST). The lab manager will manage the daily lab activities, coordinate lab staff, assist academic lab use by students and faculty, and actively seek funded external lab use. The CIEST lab is a large research experimentation facility with over 100 pieces of equipment for engineering materials, structural, and geotechnical testing. This position has an anticipated start date of Fall 2025.
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 fields of civil, environmental and architectural engineering offer careers in planning, design, construction and management of the built environment as well as in the interaction between the built and natural environment. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering's mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, contributing to technological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing the earth's physical and biological resources.

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering fosters an environment of inclusivity and celebrates the increasing diversity of our student body. We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and have adopted priorities to guide our values and practices.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Manage daily lab activities, including: ensure safety, enable use scheduling, oversee equipment maintenance, oversee budget.
Assist academic lab use, including: facilitate project planning discussions, equipment training, and provide experimental resources, advise students and faculty on experimental design.
Seek funded external lab use, including: maintain and establish new collaborations that leverage existing equipment and testing capabilities as part of service agreements with engineering practice and industry (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace).

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range associated with this position is $75,000.00 - $110,000.00.

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

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Engineering, Materials or Basic Sciences).
Two Years Leadership Experience (e.g., laboratory management, supervisory or mentorship roles).

What You Will Need

Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, or material engineering concepts.
Ability to oversee lab projects, budgets, and timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and team coordination.
Leadership skills to supervise lab staff and foster collaborations.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Current Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Essay: Please describe...

Your preparation and vision for managing the Center for Infrastructure, Energy and Space Testing
Your approach to leadership and team management
Your strategy to foster collaborations with external lab users

(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.

During the application process you will be asked to provide contact information for one reference, from whom we will request a letter of recommendation immediately following the submission or your completed application.
Please apply by July 17, 2025 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.
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/CIEST-Lab-Manager/65632