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Graduate Teaching Assistant

Troy, AL · On-site

... Physics - Troy Division College of Science and Engineering Campus Troy Work Status Student (SPT) Temporary Yes Location Troy - T01 Job Summary The graduate teaching assistant will teach Physics ...

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Temporary Researcher

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO • On-site

$36.49/hr

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This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition Number:

73527

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

24-Jul-2026

Date Posted:

21-Jul-2026
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Job Summary
The Department of Physics invites applications for a Temporary Researcher!
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
Department of Physics - The Department includes 54 tenured and tenure-track faculty performing cutting-edge research. Its graduate physics program draws ~1200 applications per year and is ranked by the National Research Council to be among the top 15 overall. The Department appears as high as 12th worldwide in international rankings of university Physics Departments. The department is strongly affiliated with centers and institutes such as JILA, a research institute administered jointly by NIST and the University of Colorado, and the Center for Theory of Quantum Matter, as well as with nearby National Laboratories (NIST and NREL), offering world-class facilities and broad opportunities for research collaboration.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The successful candidate will perform the following duties under the supervision of Dr. Gang Cao, including but not limited to:
  • Assisting with materials synthesis and characterization, including single-crystal growth, X-ray diffraction, and measurements of transport and thermodynamic properties of quantum materials.
  • Performing various research duties related to federally sponsored awards and other research projects, as assigned by Dr. Gang Cao.
What We Can Offer
The hiring rate for this position is $36.49 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. 
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Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.
What We Require
  • B.S. in physics
  • Strong background in materials research, especially materials synthesis and characterization, such as single crystal growth, x-ray diffraction, measurements of transport and thermodynamic properties.  
What You Will Need
  • Strong work ethic, dedication, and reliability.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Resume or CV
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference who may be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

Please apply by July 24, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. 

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