Job Details

This ad is expired.

Temporary Researcher
Go to our website »

Position Number: 5198006
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Biology

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 56036
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Apr-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

BioServe Space Technologies welcomes applications for a temporary researcher. To fulfill the requirements of this position, the successful candidate will need to work within a highly integrated team of BioServe payload development, integration, safety and operations professionals as well as working closely with BioServe's Chief Scientist. The position may also work with BioServe undergraduate and graduate students on other payload tasks that must be completed to meet NASA and scientific requirements.
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

BioServe Space Technologies, a space life sciences research center, within the Ann and HJ Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, develops life science research, hardware and instruments that are launched on crewed and resupply missions to the International Space Station. BioServe also supports payloads on board other launch vehicles headed to low Earth orbit destinations as well as to the moon and beyond.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This position will support hardware assembly and verification testing for BioServe designed, developed and manufactured space flight hardware that will be used to conduct biological payloads on board the International Space Station this calendar year. This position will develop, complete and maintain relevant documentation for both internal and external purposes in order to support space flight certification, manifest, launch and operation of these biological payloads.

Additionally, the position will support the coordination of a one-time K-12 teacher education seminar in July 2024.

What We Can Offer

The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00.

Benefits

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

Be Statements

Be resourceful. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

This position requires a Masters degree in aerospace, electrical or mechanical engineering and the equivalent of 2 years experience supporting the design, development and conduct of space life science payloads on board the International Space Station. Effective skills in written and oral communication, organization and attention to details are essential qualities of the successful applicant.

What You Will Need

The successful candidate will be detailed oriented, understand BioServes documentation system, work well independently and within a high-performing team. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to write and follow set processes and procedures and follow through with detailed documentation requirements. The successful candidate will also be able to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines and willing to learn new tasks that support the integration process required to support space life science research and payload design.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV (please include a publication list)
Cover Letter
(Optional) Reference Letter: One letter of recommendation will be required from the selected candidate. Please email your letter to Melissa Flores, HR Coordinator, at aerohrhelp@colorado.edu. If your letter is not confidential, you can also upload is as an Optional document along with your other application materials.
(Optional) Transcript/Proof of Master's 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. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.

Applications received by April 23, 2024 will receive full 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/56036