Temporary Researcher

Job Summary

JILA is encouraging applications for a Temporary Researcher position!

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.

JILA is a joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. We support an eclectic and innovative research program that fosters creative collaborations among our scientists. The wide-ranging interests of our scientists have made JILA one of the nation’s leading research institutes in the physical sciences. JILA science encompasses eight broad categories:
Astrophysics, Atomic & Molecular Physics, Biophysics, Chemical Physics, Laser Physics, Nanoscience, Precision Measurement, and Quantum Information Science & Technology. To learn more visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Conduct research under the mentorship and supervision of Prof. David Nesbitt.
• The research will be focused on external pressure induced melting of DNA studied with single molecule fluorescence microscopy.

The hourly rate for this full-time temporary position is $19.00.

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

• Bachelor degree in Physics.

• Relevant courses taken in Thermodynamics, Quantum Computational Hardware, Electrodynamics, Scientific Programming.

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume or CV.

Please apply by 6/1/2026 for consideration.

Note:

Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.