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University of Colorado Boulder · 1 day ago

LEAF Professional Research Assistant

positionBoulder, CO
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$58K/yr - $58K/yr

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. They are seeking a LEAF Professional Research Assistant to support research in ecology and evolutionary biology, focusing on plant cultivation and data analysis related to plant stress responses.

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Responsibilities

Plant cultivation of Brassica rapa and Arabidopsis thaliana under exposure to UV stress
Measurement of plant growth, photosynthesis, and photochemical efficiency
Working as a member of the NASA-sponsored LEAF project
Data processing and preparation for communication to collaborators and via publication
Assessment of leaf reflectance and development of leaf reflectance indices that can be used to track plant productivity under stress after identifying Possible correlations with growth parameters, photosynthesis, and photochemical efficiency as assessed from chlorophyll fluorescence
Method development, programming, and use of advanced statistical methods

Qualification

Plant cultivationPhotosynthesis measurementData processingStatistical methodsMethod developmentCollaborationCommunication

Required

BA and Master's degree
Documented experience is required with
Plant cultivation, specifically two lines of Brassica rapa as well as Arabidopsis thaliana wild type, under exposure to UV stress
Measurement of plant growth, photosynthesis, and photochemical efficiency
Working as a member of the NASA-sponsored LEAF project
Data processing and preparation for communication to collaborators and via publication
Assessment of leaf reflectance and development of leaf reflectance indices that can be used to track plant productivity under stress after identifying possible correlations with growth parameters, photosynthesis, and photochemical efficiency as assessed from chlorophyll fluorescence
Method development, programming, and use of advanced statistical methods

Benefits

Medical, dental, and retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Access to world-class outdoor recreation
Additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program

Company

University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
dateFounded in 1876
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Boulder, Colorado, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.colorado.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Colorado Boulder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$29.19M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M

Leadership Team

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Kristin Masker
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