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Temporary Researcher
Job in
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, 80301, USA
Listed on 2026-06-24
Listing for:
University of Colorado Boulder
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Mathematics, Data Scientist, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
The Applied Mathematics Department at CU Boulder invites applications for a Temporary Researcher! This position includes developing material for a new course in quantum computing and its underlying information theory.
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
The Department of Applied Mathematics has its origins in the turn of the 20th century, and evolved out of the Department of Engineering Mathematics. The department instructs thousands of students and has a major research presence in computational and physical/biological mathematics and the statistical sciences. The faculty is composed of 21 tenured or tenure track faculty and nine full time instructors.
In addition, the department is home to more than 90 graduate students including approximately 45 teaching assistants, about 160 applied math majors, 130 statistics and data science majors, 100 minors and a thriving accelerated Bachelor's/Master's 5-year program.
The department strives to be a leading program of applied mathematics. In 2018, the US News & World Report ranked the unit's graduate program 14th in the nation. The unit also ranked positively in many measures by the National Research Council in its 2010 decadal survey.
What Your
Key Responsibilities Will Be
Develop new materials for a quantum computing course, which will include lecture notes, problem sets, exams and projects.
What You Should Know
This is a temporary, full-time role.
What We Can Offer
The hourly rate for this temporary position is $39.00.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be inspired. Be Boulder.
What We Require
PhD in the field of Applied Mathematics, with a specialization in Quantum Computing.
Special Instructions
To apply , please submit the following materials:
* A current Resume.
* Reference Letter (Non-Confidential).
* 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. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
Please apply by June 24th, 2026 for consideration.
Note:
Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name:
Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email:
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