Job Details

Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 7132767
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 71846
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 07-May-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Niswander lab at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Temporary Researcher! 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 Niswander lab investigates novel mouse models of embryonic development with the overarching goal of providing insights into fundamental developmental processes, major human birth defects and potential clinical therapies. Her studies over the years have provided a unique perspective on the molecular mechanisms that control the formation of the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as lung, limb, and neuromuscular development. The current focus of the lab is on the common and severe birth defect wherein the neural tube (NT) fails to close resulting in neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida. Using a combination of genetic, molecular, biochemical and cell biological assays they have identified numerous genes involved in NT closure and determined their mechanisms of action. Niswander's lab also developed innovative methods for time-lapse imaging of the living mammalian embryo to couple molecular insights to the regulation of cell behaviors that drive NT closure. Environmental factors clearly influence human NTD risk, and her lab uses mouse models to explore gene-environment interactions that influence NTD incidence.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Mouse husbandry and experimentation, western blots, immunofluorescence staining, microscopy, manuscript preparation.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this position is $17.82.

Benefits

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

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

A combination of education and/or relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as PDFs:

Resume/CV
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-Researcher/71846