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Research Scientist I

Position Number: 7089412
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography

Research Scientist I

Requisition Number: 71388
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 21-Apr-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

INSTARR welcomes applications for a Research Scientist I. 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

Develop and calibrate columns for Li purification from complicated matrices for stable Li isotope analysis; analyze samples for non-traditional stable isotope analysis such as, but not limited to, Si and Li and other silicate mineral weathering products; assist with mentoring students in professional development; assist with lab management.
Analyze and interpret biogeochemical data.
Write manuscripts and disseminate results at professional conferences; develop new methods.

What You Should Know

Postdoctoral Researcher position in non-traditional stable isotope geochemistry beginning September 2026.

What We Can Offer

$68,000 - $70,000/year.

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.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in oceanography or isotope biogeochemistry3 peer-reviewed publications.

What You Will Need

Excellent communication skills.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.
Cover Letter.
PDF Sample of Work
Portfolio URL/Link

(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 4/21//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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Research-Scientist-I/71388