Research Assistant in Acid Mine Drainage - Part-time
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$36 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Boulder, Colorado |
About this job
Job Summary
We seek an hourly Research Assistant to work on a funded project studying the potential recovery of rare Earth elements from acid mine and acid rock drainage streams in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Who We Are
As the University's oldest institute, INSTAAR has a long history of responding to pressing environmental issues including climate change. Our traditional focus has been on alpine, Arctic, and Antarctic regions, where effects of global change are especially pronounced. In recent decades, our research has broadened to include environmental challenges that span local, regional, and global scales. INSTAAR’s research activities integrate field studies, state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, sample analysis, and numerical and laboratory modeling. Our field sites are located across all seven continents and the world's oceans.
Our expertise across disciplines helps us generate influential science that can inform public and policy decisions and move us toward a more sustainable society. INSTAAR's national and international research leadership is augmented by exceptional strength in graduate education and bringing undergraduates into the research process.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Field collection of stream data (pH, temperature, conductivity, oxygen, etc.) and water samples for dissolved metal analysis. Assistance with trace metal measurement by ICP-MS, and anion measurement by ion chromatography. Interpretation of data.
What You Should Know
What We Can Offer
$36/hour - $37/hour
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for .Be Statements
What We Require
Bachelors degree in Earth or environmental science.
What You Will Need
Experience with field methods related to stream waters, and laboratory methods related to water chemistry.
What We Would Like You to Have
Familiarity or experience with acid mine drainage.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV.
- Reference Letter
Please apply by 6/29/2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through
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