Job Details

Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 7193951
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 72281
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 01-Jun-2026
Date Posted:

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.

Who We Are

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 programs that foster 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: https://jila.colorado.edu/

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Conduct research under the mentorship and supervision of Prof. Cindy Regal.
The research will be focused on developing metasurface optics as well as imaging techniques for high-fidelity information about spin and momentum.

What We Can Offer

The hourly rate for this full-time temporary position is $17.00.

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 groundbreaking. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Degree in Bachelor of Science in Physics.

What You Will Need

Relevant work experience in thermodynamics and electromagnetism. Graduate-level courses, with focus on experimental and theoretical atomic physics, quantum optics, and quantum technologies.

Special Instructions

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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Researcher/72281