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Professional Research Assistant

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO, USA
USD 5k-5k / month
Posted on Jan 30, 2026
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Job Summary

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is seeking a Professional Research Assistant (PRA).

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

ECEE at CU Boulder is an outstanding undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size! We are also:

  • Part of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the nation.
  • Our undergraduate electrical engineering program was ranked No. 16 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report's Best Engineering Programs for 2025.
  • We are ranked No. 16 among public computer engineering programs and No. 18 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2025.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Make measurements on the effects of weak magnetic fields on changing the growth rates of HT1080 fibrosarcoma cells and related changes in the chemical concentrations of reactive oxygen species. Complete experiments in progress and write up the results.

What We Can Offer

  • The compensation for this position will be $5,000 per month.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be resourceful. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

  • Completed Master's Degree and experience in working with cell cultures, magnetic field distributions, and chemical reaction rates.

What You Will Need

  • Ability to grow HT1080 cancer cells, measure magnetic field distributions, and contribute to a journal paper.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Experience with the systems used in the Barnes group to do the forgoing measurements.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Current Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Reference Letter
  4. (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.
Please apply by February 2, 2026 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.
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