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Temporary Researcher

University of Colorado
sick time
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Oct 30, 2026
Requisition Number: 75726 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Research Faculty Schedule: Part-Time Posting Close Date: 03-Nov-2026 Date Posted: 30-Oct-2026 Close All Job Summary The Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Temporary Researcher to support a project on language model behavior in clinical diagnostic tasks. The researcher will work with Dr. Maria Pacheco on developing data and evaluation methods for studying how models perform on diagnostic tasks. This is a temporary appointment for 5 months, extendable for up to 12 months depending on the needs of the project. 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 Founded in 1970, the Department of Computer Science at CU Boulder is passionate about real-world, interdisciplinary experiences for our students. Our researchers are making advances in computer science today that will change the world tomorrow. Via the Partnership Program, the department is now helping CU to support higher education across the state of Colorado. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Develop and validate datasets for evaluating language models. Design and run experiments with large language models. Analyze results and contribute to papers and project reports. What You Should Know This is a temporary, part-time hourly position (25 hours per week) funded by an AB Nexus grant. Work will be performed on a hybrid basis, with some time on-site in Boulder. What We Can Offer The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour, paid bi-weekly. This position is not eligible for benefits or leave. Benefits Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. Be Statements Be resourceful. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Experience with natural language processing or machine learning research. What You Will Need Proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning or NLP tools. Experience working with large language models. Experience designing experiments and evaluating model performance. Ability to work independently and communicate results clearly. What We Would Like You to Have Experience with clinical or biomedical data. Experience with data generation or dataset construction. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files: Cover Letter Resume/CV One of recommendation will be required from the finalist. We will request contact information for your letter provider later in the search process. A letter is not required at the time of application. For full consideration, please apply by November 3, 2026. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.