CIRES/ NOAA Global Monitoring Lab Temporary Researcher

CIRES/ NOAA Global Monitoring Lab Temporary Researcher Requisition Number: 71864 Location: Boulder Colorado Employment Type: Research Faculty Schedule: Part Time Posting Close Date: 14-May-2026 Date Posted: Job Summary The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) is seeking a temporary (3-9 months) Trace Gas Engineer or Scientist to support the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory's (GML) Technology Transitions, Engineering, and Applications (TTEA) division. This temporary, bridge position is responsible for maintaining project continuity and facilitating the transfer of technical knowledge from a departing engineer to a permanent successor. Within the broader GML mission of conducting research that addresses three major challenges: greenhouse gas and carbon cycle feedbacks, changes in clouds, aerosols and surface radiation, and stratospheric ozone recovery, the TTEA division aims to advance observing capabilities for direct measurements of atmospheric trace gases to enhance a) global and regional scale carbon emissions and/or uptake detection, b) model and satellite evaluation used to understand trends and variability of greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances and c) the understanding of tropospheric and stratospheric composition feedbacks on earth's radiation budget in a changing climate. 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 At CIRES (, more than 900 people work to understand the dynamic Earth system, including people's relationship with the planet. An institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, we have partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since 1967. Our areas of expertise include weather and climate, wildfire and water, changes at Earth's poles, air quality and atmospheric chemistry, water resources, solid Earth sciences, and more. Our researchers work in 10 CU Boulder departments and eight NOAA laboratories and centers. The NOAA GML TTEA division develops, implements and/or transitions to operations innovative atmospheric observing platforms, instruments and sampling techniques to fulfill this mission. We collaborate across GML to provide new technologies and measurement capabilities for field campaigns. This temporary position is a part-time role focused on documenting computer code used by the TTEA divisions to support the High-altitude Operational Returning Unmanned System (HORUS) and GML's instrumentation for commercial and light research aircraft. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be + Acquire operational knowledge of existing Python and C codebases and atmospheric sensor platforms directly from the outgoing engineer + Document current hardware systems, software functionality, and standard operating procedures + Maintain, test, and troubleshoot existing measurement equipment for ground, aircraft, balloon, and unmanned systems + Provide technical support to collaborating scientists and partner organizations for active field projects + Prepare structured transition materials, including organized codebases, hardware specifications, and project documentation + Train the incoming permanent engineer and execute the transfer of technical responsibilities for all lab projects What You Should Know + The hours for this position may vary and are not guaranteed + Anticipate 40-hour work weeks, Monday-Friday, though this may vary depending on workload. Position may include infrequent, short-duration field work + Work will be conducted at the NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory in Boulder CO + Based on current funding, this position will last approximately 3 months and may be extended if additional funding is identified + This appointment is not eligible for vacation leave, holidays, annual merit pay increases, nor employee health, retirement, or related benefits, except those required by law + This appointment will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave for every hour worked + This temporary position cannot extend past a maximum of 12 months, however, the anticipated end date is August 31, 2026 What We Can Offer The hourly rate for this position ranges from $54.33 - $56.73/hour. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (. Be Statements Be impactful. Be pioneering. Be Boulder. What We Require + M.S. or PhD degree in atmospheric science or engineering with strong mechanical engineering experience + Ability to conduct in-person laboratory work in a U.S. government facility (which requires successful completion of a federal background check) What You Will Need + Expertise with analog and digital electronics design and development + Advanced knowledge of computer programming languages Python and C/C++ (e.g., for electronics development, instrument control, and data acquisition and analysis ) + Experience with programming small microprocessor control systems (e.g., Arduino, Teensy, Raspberry Pi) + Ability to productively manage multiple tasks and thrive in a highly interactive team environment Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. Resume or CV. 2. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position. 3. If you are identified as a finalist, the search committee will request one (1) letter of recommendation at a later time. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee. 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 a translated version as an optional attachment Please apply by May 14, 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (. To apply, visit ( Copyright 2025 Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency ( jeid-8b19902308237b42ac987806c080b2ceThe University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2026-05-14