Job Summary

The University of Colorado’s Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) has a 100% time (full-time) Professional Research Assistant position available.

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

We are a motivated team that conducts transdisciplinary research exploring factors linked with the potential health risks and health benefits of Cannabis use in a number of populations. We seek a professional research assistant to work primarily on a study of EEG and memory, with some responsibilities on other projects related to the health impacts of various forms of cannabis. This position is well suited for a recent graduate pursuing a career or planning an advanced degree in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, integrative physiology, or related field.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

We seek a full-time research assistant to aid with an EEG study on Cannabis and memory, and across other projects as needed. Responsibilities will include assisting with study participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling, leading study visits including mobile lab appointments, conducting self-report tasks with study participants, and data management and quality control. Capable of working effectively and respectfully with participants who may have physical or cognitive limitations and who come from a variety of backgrounds, lifestyles, and personalities.

What We Can Offer

Salary: $46,500 - $48,500 (annual).

Benefits: The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, physiology, or another related field
• Experience with computer programming, computer networking, and MATLAB
• Experience conducting human participant research appointments and eligibility screenings

What You Will Need

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work collaboratively with study staff, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, principal investigators, and other laboratories

What We Would Like You to Have

• EEG/ERP experience
• Phlebotomy experience
• REDCap project design and management
• Experience conducting human clinical trials research and complying with IRB guidelines
• Literacy in R/RStudio, statistical analyses
• Experience handling biohazardous materials such as human blood, stool, and saliva samples

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

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.

Please apply by 11/1/25 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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.