Job Opportunities
The Department of Biochemistry offers an excellent work-life balance, a collegial environment, friendly colleagues, dedicated students, and opportunities for professional development/advancement. Ideal candidates should have the relevant skills and experience required. Candidates should also be interested in long-term, stable positions in an academic setting.
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Faculty Positions
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Research Faculty Positions
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Student Assistant Positions
Undergraduate Student Assistant I
The Luger lab is looking for an undergraduate Student Assistant I- Entry/Semi-Skilled to work 15 hours per week.
Lab duties include performing protein purification, DNA binding assays using a range of biophysical approaches, interpreting results, general lab chores. Must be available 2 full afternoons uninterrupted per week;
strong interest protein biochemistry and chromatin organization, reliable; strong attention to detail; able to reproducibly perform repetitive tasks
Minimum qualifications: Enrolled in Biochemistry or MCDB Major, some experience in a biochemistry lab, > 3.7 cumulative GPA, willingness to work for part of the summer.
Start date May 2026, expected to continue for academic year.
$16.82 hourly salary, if interested contact Shanna.Roemen@colorado.edu and include resume.
Undergraduate Student Tutor
The Biochemistry Department seeks to hire undergraduate Biochemistry majors to provide tutoring for the Spring 2026 semester. The Biochemistry department is working to offer one-on-one tutoring provided to Biochemistry majors (up to 1 hour a week) for the Chemistry courses listed below:
CHEM 1113/1114 General Chemistry 1 and lab
CHEM 1133/1134 General Chemistry 2 and lab
CHEM 3311/3321 Organic Chemistry 1 and lab
CHEM 3451/3321 Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and lab
Responsibilities will include to provide in-person, one-on-one sessions, help student improve their knowledge of the course material, provide a comfortable and supportive learning environment, maintain consistent communication with the student, and maintain consistent communication with the Undergraduate Program Coordinator.
Qualifications: Minimum of 3.0 GPA, Minimum of a B in the tutoring course. Full time CU Boulder student who is at least a sophomore, passionate about course content and has the desire to share with other students, desire to teach/share study skills for students’ own success. Work with limited supervision.
Start Date: Spring 2026, expected to continue for multiple semesters. Hourly pay of $20.00.
If interested, please contact Natalia Johnston at bchmundergrad@colorado.edu and include resume and cover letter.
Undergraduate Student Assistant I
The Biochemistry Department is looking for a Student Assistant I- Entry/Semi-Skilled to work 40 hours per semester for summer semester 2026.
Lab duties include: assisting with research activities specific to host lab
Minimum qualifications: must have received BURSA award for the summer 2026 term
Start date summer semester 2026 to end in August 2026.
Hourly salary or range $18.75/ hour, if interested contact Natalia.Johnston@colorado.edu and include resume."