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Senior Research Scientist
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $8,000 - $9,000 a month
- Part-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Military encouraged
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Research Scientist
Anduril Industries —Broomfield, CO
- $190,000 - $252,000 a year
- Email
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Senior Research Scientist, Battlespace Awareness
Anduril Industries —Broomfield, CO
- $190,000 - $252,000 a year
- Email
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Senior Scientist, Oceans Science
Environmental Defense Fund —Boulder, CO
- $124,000 - $130,000 a year
- Contract
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Senior Director AFS
KBI Biopharma —Boulder, CO
- $189,000 - $263,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Customer service
- 5 years
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Research Associates - National Security Initiatives
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $70,000 - $210,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer Science
- CAD
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Director for Science
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $263,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Scientist - Semiconductor Devices and Coatings
Forge Nano —Thornton, CO
- $130,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director/Sr. Director/Exec. Director Computational Biophysics, Advanced Molecular Design (AMD)
Eli Lilly —Louisville, CO
- $193,500 - $338,800 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Analytical Chemistry Lead
Zero Carbon Systems, Inc. —Brighton, CO
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
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Postdoctoral Researcher: Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence Applications to Power Systems
National Laboratory of the Rockies —Golden, CO
- $76,600 - $126,400 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
Staff Environmental Scientist
EIS Holding —Wheat Ridge, CO
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Construction site
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Director, Disruptive Innovation (Cheese)
Leprino Foods —Denver, CO
- $200,000 - $238,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- 11+ years
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Senior Quantum Engineer
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $185,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- 2 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer
SciTec —Boulder, CO
- $156,000 - $193,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Staff / Sr Staff Numerical Algorithm Software Engineer
SciTec —Boulder, CO
- $102,000 - $157,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
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Lead Experimental Physicist
Xcimer Energy —Denver, CO
- $200,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Senior Geochemist
Knight Piesold Consulting —Denver, CO
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Email
- Office
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Sr Advanced Physicist - 782
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $148,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays

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Senior Research Scientist

University of Colorado Boulder -
Boulder, CO

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Job Details

Part-time
$8,000 - $9,000 a month
1 day ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Academic research projects
Research proposal writing
Publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals
Research industry grant writing
Doctor of Philosophy
Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals

Full Job Description

Requisition Number:

73233

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

09-Jul-2026

Date Posted:

07-Jul-2026

Job Summary

This position is for a Senior Research Scientist (Research Associate). The Senior Research Scientist would be expected to develop an independent research program in-line with INSTAAR’s research themes and goals.

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

As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR’s research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.

Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Build an independent research program by securing research grants focused on:

Applied knowledge of oceanic, atmospheric, Hydrologic methods, ecosystem-climate interactions processes, observations, technologies, and modeling to enable understanding of variability in the Earth system.
Developing models forEarth system interactions
Other research topics in-line with INSTAAR’s research themes and goals.
Manage research as outlined in research grants following all institute and university guidelines and requirements.
Prepare manuscripts, datasets, and presentations for high-impact journals and conferences.
Contribute to an inclusive and ethical community of scholars in INSTAAR.

What We Can Offer

$8,000/year - $9,000/year at 3.61% FTE.

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

PhD in Earth science or similar field.
At least two years of experience of postdoctoral research (or equivalent) post-PhD in a field relevant to Earth science.
Evidence of independent research post-PhD including successful proposal writing and publishing in peer reviewed journals.

What You Will Need

Ability to think creatively about interdisciplinary aspects of Earth system science.
Ability to apply for research grants independently and manage those grants post-award.
Ability to communicate effectively with institute staff.

What We Would Like You to Have

Expertise in Hydrologic methods and ecosystem-climate interaction.
Earth System Model development experience.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.
Cover Letter.

(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. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.

Please apply by 7/9/2026 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.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

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