Job Details

Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 7251810
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 72840
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 23-Jun-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Research Assistant will support a range of research, evaluation, and implementation activities at CSPV. This position provides hands-on experience across the research-to-practice pipeline, including literature reviews, instrument development, data collection, and both implementation and administrative support. The role is designed to provide broad exposure to applied research and community-based prevention initiatives. This position is based in Boulder, Colorado, with the option for hybrid work (combination of remote and on-site). This is a temporary 12-month appointment dependent on performance and grant funding.
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

The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at the University of Colorado Boulder is a national leader in advancing research and strategies that promote safety and wellbeing in schools and communities. For more than three decades, CSPV has worked hand in hand with educators, policymakers, and community leaders to translate research into practice, providing evidence-based programs, tools, and technical assistance that help create environments free from violence.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Implementation & Evaluation Support

Assist with implementation and process evaluation activities for the Safe Communities Safe Schools (SCSS) National project
Support data collection, organization, and tracking of project activities and deliverables
Help maintain project records, documentation, and evaluation materials

User Feedback & Tool Development Support

Conduct background research on best practices for gathering feedback from users and stakeholders
Assist with the development of focus groups, interview guides, surveys, and other feedback tools
Support coordination of user-feedback activities and note-taking during meetings or feedback sessions

Research Support

Conduct literature reviews and summarize research findings on topics related to school safety, violence prevention, and implementation
Assist with drafting, editing, formatting, and proofreading reports, presentations, and other project materials
Provide support for research publications, including literature searches, citation management, formatting, editing, and other publication-related tasks as needed, with authorship credit reflecting the level of contribution

Communications & Administrative Support

Assist with production of the quarterly CSPV newsletter and development of social media content
Support preparation of project updates, communications, and outreach materials
Provide general administrative support for project activities as needed
Assist with scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics for trainings, workshops, and events

What We Can Offer

$25.00/hour.

Benefits

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

Be Statements

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in education, public health, psychology, sociology, communications, or a related field.
Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
Previous experience working with the Prevention Science Program at CU Boulder.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both collaboratively and independently.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume or CV.

Please apply by 6/23/2026 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/72840