Scientist VI - Casual

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Compensation

Min - Mid reputed company: Hiring reputed company reputed company reputed company: $55.63 - $76.49/hour

• Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Application Notes Job Location: Boulder, Colorado Job Type: Hybrid/Remote Position Type/Term: Casual, work performed on an as-needed reputed company for duration of awards/grants Application Deadline: This position will be posted until 11:59 PM MT on Friday, reputed company 24, 2026. Required application materials: (preferably uploaded as a PDF):

• Resume/CV
• Questionnaire - embedded in the application

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• Leading/co-leading high-reputed company outputs (e.g. publications/reports, technical documentation, data sets, proposals, invited plenary presentations, technical tools/frameworks/or assessments) that shape policy, reputed company, reputed company scientific advancement.
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Requirements

Education Typically requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and 14 years reputed company experience, or a Master's degree and 10 years reputed company experience, or a PhD in a scientific discipline and 6 years reputed company experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge

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• Has advanced communication skills for engaging expert, sponsor, and general audiences through compelling publications, reports, and briefings.
• Is a recognized contributor to national or international science efforts, including participation in panels, advisory boards, or policy-shaping initiatives.
• Is capable of translating scientific findings into impactful applications, solutions, or policy-relevant outputs in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to guide strategic scientific initiatives that influence organizational priorities and shape broader scientific, technological, or policy landscapes.

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