VADeR Professional Research Assistant

Requisition Number: 57317

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

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Job Summary

The Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR) is excited to announce their decision to hire a Lab Manager! This position will manage the operations of the Vision, Autonomy, and Decision Research Lab (VADeR) led by Prof. Marcus Holzinger. This role will interact with Prof. Holzinger, postdocs, research associates, graduate student members of the labs, and the CCAR / CU Boulder professional staff. Duties will focus on ensuring smooth operations in the labs by coordinating daily operations, scheduling, finances/purchasing, and external communications.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Colorado Center for Astrodynamics Research (CCAR) is dedicated to the study of astrodynamics and the application of satellites to science, navigation, and remote sensing of the Earth and planets.

Hosted by the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, CCAR was established in 1985 as a key component of the University of Colorado at Boulders emphasis on space science. CCAR brings together a multidisciplinary group of faculty, staff, and students to enhance our understanding of the Earth and the solar system through satellite missions and observations.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Organization and Management of Labs:

• Meeting management - scheduling, preparation, agendas, attend select meetings, take minutes, record actions and coordinate as tasks.

• Lab task management - includes lab, hardware, and GRA / postdoc task management.

• Task management - collaborate with professors to identify priorities, track results, calendaring and scheduling due dates, and completing delegated tasks.

Operations:

• Collaborate with building manager and facilities management.

• Equipment status & management.

• Identify lab inefficiencies & propose solutions.

• Build and maintain lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Communications:

• Manage daily email communication for both labs, including daily status reports, daily tag-up meetings.

• Collaborate with a variety of campus partners, including prospective students, postdoctorate candidates, and RA communications.

• Manage the lab website & social media accounts.

• Manuscript and note dictation, and presentation development and support.

What We Can Offer

The compensation range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

Be Statements

Be authentic. Be collaborative. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree.

• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

What You Will Need

• The ability to communicate effectively and maintain working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the labs and CCAR.

• Outstanding customer service skills and capable of working as a member of a team within a collaborative work environment.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills with an attention to detail.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office and cloud-based services such as Dropbox and Google's C-Suite.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree : If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.

During the application process, you will be asked to enter contact information for a reference who would be willing to provide a letter of recommendation later in the search process.

For full consideration, please apply by June 25, 2024 . This position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/VADeR-Professional-Research-Assistant/57317 (https://apptrkr.com/5344538)

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