Job Summary The Adjoint Professor will support the research and educational mission of BioServe Space Technologies and the Department of
Aerospace Engineering Sciences through technical advising, research collaboration, student mentorship, and engagement with the broader human spaceflight and commercial space communities. The position will leverage extensive experience in spaceflight hardware development, space life sciences, payload integration and operations, and research aboard the International Space Station and other spaceflight platforms. 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 BioServe Space Technologies is a Center within the Ann and HJ Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences department at CU Boulder. Since its inception in 1987, BioServe has designed, built, and flown hundreds of microgravity life science research experiments and hardware on over 75 spaceflight missions. BioServe has a full suite of spaceflight-certified hardware available for use by its customers and partners. Past partners include pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, Universities, NIH, NASA-funded and other government agency researchers. BioServe is a full-service, turn-key organization that enables its customers and partners to focus solely on research while BioServe manages all other activities required to successfully fly experiments in microgravity. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Provide technical and strategic guidance to BioServe Space Technologies’ research and technology development programs. Contribute to research proposals, publications, and future research opportunities where appropriate and consistent with applicable conflict-of-interest and outside-activity requirements. Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students involved in spaceflight research and hardware development. Support student education through guest lectures, project reviews, and other teaching activities. Participate in technical reviews and provide subject-matter expertise in spaceflight hardware, payload development, space life sciences, and mission implementation. Help strengthen connections between CU Boulder, BioServe, government agencies, academia, and the commercial human spaceflight ecosystem. Contribute to the development of future research opportunities aboard commercial space stations and other emerging spaceflight platforms. What We Can Offer This is a 0% time, zero compensation appointment. 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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be empowered. Be game-changing. Be Boulder. What We Require Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Bioastronautics. Demonstrated 10 years plus experience developing, integrating, and operating spaceflight hardware and scientific payloads within BioServe Space Technologies. Demonstrated 4 years plus experience leading spaceflight research programs within BioServe Space Technologies as Principal Investigator or technical/program lead. Strong knowledge of human spaceflight, space life sciences, and microgravity research. Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across academia, government, and the commercial space industry. Special Instructions To inquire about this role please do not apply here, instead email your cv to Lauren Cole at lauren.cole@colorado.edu. This announcement will remain active through September 22, 2026. 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. Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
