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Professional Research Assistant- Programmer

Position Number: 6666423
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Computing - Programming/Analyst

Professional Research Assistant- Programmer - 38083 Research Faculty

Description
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position

Professional Research Assistant-Programmer

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences-Department of Computer Science

This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last up to 3 months.

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Professional Research Assistant-Programmer to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 (3-month equivalent: $12,500 - $15,000). Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.

This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

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Summary

The programmer will be tasked to develop software for the purpose of the project, while collaborating with the project members with whom the programmer is assigned to work with. The PI will assign the specific tasks to the programmer, as well as the project team members the programmer will work with. The programmer will do the work assigned by the PI.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Programming and software development as well as associated tasks: 100%

The PRA will assist in developing software and tools designed by research members.
The PRA will independently resolve programming and software development-related issues and problems.
The PRA will ensure their software system/tool develops comply with high-quality software development practice, including thorough documentation that is required for software maintenance in the future.
The PRA will conduct other tasks assigned by the faculty PI as the faculty PI deemed as appropriate/necessary to accomplish the research project.

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: October 25th, 2025.

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.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in computer science.
Solid understanding of space systems and infrastructure is required.
Significant programming experience with space systems and infrastructures is critical.

Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by October 25th, 2025 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 38083). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40045 - EAS-Computer Science

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Oct 22, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Shouhuai Xu Posting Contact Email: sxu@uccs.edu Position Number: 00645165