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Professional Research Assistant Job at the University of Colorado Boulder – Apply Now!
Location: Boulder, Colorado, USA
Position Type: Full-Time, Research Faculty
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
Salary Range: $46,500 – $48,500 per year
Employer: Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange)
Posted On: August 7, 2025
🧠 About the Opportunity
The University of Colorado Boulder is inviting applications for a full-time Professional Research Assistant to join the Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange). This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on the health impacts and potential benefits of cannabis use across different populations.
If you have a passion for neuroscience, psychology, or integrative physiology, this position is an excellent stepping stone toward a long-term research career or advanced degree in the field.
🏫 About CUChange
CUChange is a transdisciplinary research team dedicated to understanding how genetic, neural, and environmental factors interact to influence health outcomes. The team explores diverse aspects of cannabis use, including EEG-based studies on memory, cognition, and health.
Joining CUChange means being part of a supportive, inclusive, and scientifically innovative environment where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking discoveries.
💼 Key Responsibilities
As a Professional Research Assistant, you will:
- Recruit, screen, and schedule study participants.
- Lead research visits, including mobile lab EEG appointments.
- Conduct self-report assessments and manage participant data.
- Ensure quality control and data integrity.
- Collaborate with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students on multi-site projects.
- Work respectfully with participants from varied backgrounds, including those with physical or cognitive limitations.
🎓 Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, or physiology.
- Experience conducting human participant research and eligibility screenings.
- Familiarity with MATLAB, computer networking, and research data systems.
💡 Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with EEG/ERP or brainwave recording systems.
- Knowledge of REDCap project management and IRB compliance.
- Phlebotomy experience (blood sample collection).
- Experience handling biohazardous materials such as blood, saliva, or stool samples.
- Working knowledge of R/RStudio for data analysis.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $46,500 – $48,500 per year
Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement plans
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance for employees and dependents
- ECO Pass for local transit
- Access to world-class outdoor recreation and a vibrant academic community
Learn more about the full benefits package via the CU Advantage Program.
💬 Core Values
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
At CU Boulder, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including veterans and persons with disabilities, to apply.
📝 How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- Resume or CV
- Cover Letter
Important: Application materials sent via email will not be accepted.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, applicants may redact or remove any age-identifying information (e.g., date of birth, graduation year) without penalty.
📧 Contact Information
Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
🏔️ Why Work at CU Boulder?
Located in the scenic foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado is known for its innovative research culture, vibrant outdoor lifestyle, and commitment to sustainability. The University of Colorado Boulder stands among the nation’s leading research institutions — a perfect place to launch or advance your scientific career.
Apply Now: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/Login?jobId=66486
📅 Deadline Reminder: Apply by November 1, 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity at CU Boulder.
