"Professional Research Assistant"

Job Summary

The University of Colorado’s Center for Health and Neuroscience, Genes, and Environment (CUChange) has a full-time Professional Research Assistant position available. We seek a Professional Research Assistant to work primarily on a study of exercise in historically underrepresented groups, with some responsibilities on other projects related to cannabis and health. This position is well suited for a recent graduate pursuing a career or planning an advanced degree in medicine, psychology, neuroscience, integrative physiology, translational human participant research, or other biomedical research.

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 health and risk behavior in a number of populations.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

We seek a full-time Professional Research Assistant to aid with a community-based study on exercise promotion and across other projects as needed. Responsibilities will include assisting with study participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, informed consent, leading study visits including exercise testing and supervised exercise visits, 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

$46,500.00 to $48,500.00 annual salary

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.

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What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree, in psychology, neuroscience, life sciences, physiology, or another related field
• Experience conducting exercise testing and supervised exercise with non-athletes
• Experience conducting human participant research appointments and eligibility screenings
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities efficiently in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to engage participants in goal-oriented exercise discussions and delivering constructive and actionable feedback
• Ability to work collaboratively with study staff, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, principal investigators, and other laboratories
• Transportation to and from recreational centers in the Denver metro area

What We Would Like You to Have

• Basic Life Support certification
• Phlebotomy experience
• IV certification
• REDCap project design and management
• Experience conducting human clinical trials research and complying with IRB guidelines
• Experienced in working respectfully and collaboratively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds
• Literacy in R/RStudio, statistical analyses
• Experience handling biohazardous materials such as human blood, stool, and saliva samples
• Wet lab experience (Extraction of peripheral blood mononuclear cells from whole blood, qPCR, real time PCR, sandwich and bead-based ELISA, Flow Cytometry)

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

During the application process, you will enter contact information for one reference who may be contacted to provide a Letter of Recommendation as the search progresses.

For consideration, please apply by October 19, 2025.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply 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.