Jobs
Student Hourly Research Assistant Opportunities
Each semester, and sometimes during the summer, research labs in the Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Program seek Student Hourly Research Assistants to support research in individual labs. Details vary from lab to lab, but hours will range from 1-25 hours per week during academic year, and up to 40 hours during the summer, depending on availability and lab needs. These student hourly roles are filled on an as-needed basis.
Specific tasks depend on the lab and faculty member but generally involve conducting experimental or numerical research tasks in collaboration with a near-peer mentor, analyzing data, and preparing presentations of results for other laboratory personnel, the lab PI, and the scientific community.
The pay range is $18.50 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualification.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in engineering.
Student hourly positions are not permanent employees and are hired on a semester-by-semester basis. This position is eligible for employee sick leave earned monthly on a prorated basis.
Interested applicants can email Clara Perkins at Clara.Perkins@colorado.edu by July 15, 2026.