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Research Associate
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Position Number: 5676817
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Civil and Environmental

Research Associate

Requisition Number: 59497
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 30-Sep-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado seeks a Research Associate to conduct research on manganese treatment. Applicants must have a Ph.D. Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field. Experience in manganese treatment, particle size characterization and guidance development are required. Applicants should have a strong understanding of environmental chemistry, laboratory control, and safety standards, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. The position is for 2-years but may be longer based on availability of funding.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The fields of civil, environmental and architectural engineering offer careers in planning, design, construction and management of the built environment as well as in the interaction between the built and natural environment. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering's mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, contributing to technological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing the earth's physical and biological resources.

The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering fosters an environment of inclusivity and celebrates the increasing diversity of our student body. We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and have adopted priorities to guide our values and practices.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Co-advise graduate students.
Assist with the operation and management of laboratory activities related manganese treatment.
Travel to field sites, conferences, and workshops as required.

What We Can Offer

The annual salary associated with this 12% time position is $25,000.

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

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
Experience working with drinking water utilities addressing manganese treatment problems.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD: 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. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

During the application process you will be asked to submit contact information for one reference, from whom we will request a letter of recommendation immediately following the submission of your application.
Candidates should apply as soon as possible for full consideration and no later than September 30, 2024.

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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Research-Associate/59497