Temporary Researcher

Temporary Project Leader

The Center for Healthy Mind and Mood in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, directed by Dr. Roselinde Kaiser, is seeking to hire one temporary Project Leader with skill in clinical data collection and database management.

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.

CAPS fosters the well-being of students and helps them succeed by providing a full range of clinical services, consultation, and outreach to the campus community. We also offer outstanding training to the next generation of mental health professionals. CAPS is a multicultural, multidisciplinary, and multi-theoretical staff. We are committed to affirming diversity and seek to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone we serve!

• This position in the Center will support a new study that investigates employee health and wellbeing. The position will be primarily focused on research recruitment, acquiring behavioral, app-based, EMA data, and database management. Specific responsibilities will include recruiting and tracking participants for research sessions (e.g., onboarding to the research-based mobile app, tracking completion of EMA data), data collection (computer-based, mobile app), and database management (using web applications such as Red Cap;
  
  or statistical programs such as R), as well as support for general management of lab operations.

• This is an in-person position.

The hourly range for this temporary position is $24-$26 per hour.

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

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

• A BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform as an independent researcher (e.g., undergraduate thesis).
• Some experience with R, unix, python, matlab or another programming language.

• Research experience in the mental health space.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, be highly reliable, and enjoy working in a collaborative team atmosphere.
• A demonstrated ability to multi-task efficiently and to coordinate activities with colleagues.

To apply , please submit the following materials:
Resume/CV Cover Letter We may request references at a later time. Please apply by August 28, 2026 for consideration.

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Applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.