Prescribed Fire Emissions Engineer
University of Colorado Boulder
Job Summary
The Hannigan Air Quality and Technology Research (HAQ) Lab is seeking a Prescribed Fire Emissions Engineer. This engineer will learn to calibrate and use emissions Pods specifically for emissions assessment for prescribed fires. This is a temporary research position.
Who We Are
The engineer will be working within the broader Hannigan Air Quality and Technology Research (HAQ) Lab. The lab is a dynamic team environment where undergraduate and graduate students from multiple engineering disciplines collaborate to assess and solve air quality problems.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Learning to use HAQ Lab tools and participate in prescribed fire field work.
What We Can Offer
The hire rate for this 75% time position will be $22.50 per hour.
Benefits
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What We Require
What You Will Need
The applicant should know the basic chemistry of biomass combustion and how to develop and use data analysis tools.
What We Would Like You to Have
The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of emission measurement systems.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Reference Letter(s): Not confidential; minimum of one letter is required.
For full consideration, please apply by April 6, 2026.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.