Part-Time Research Assistants and Research Associates

About the Marsico Institute

The Marsico Institute for Early Learning, housed within the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver, is dedicated to improving learning environments and outcomes for children from birth to age 8. The Institute identifies the best in early learning research, practice, and policy, and delivers that information to those who can create meaningful change-educators, researchers, parents, and policymakers. The quality of relationships and learning opportunities that young children experience can set the stage for what they can accomplish throughout their lives.

Position Summary

The Marsico Institute for Early Learning seeks part-time Research Assistants and Research Associates to support multiple ongoing research projects related to early childhood education. These positions assist with data collection and entry, classroom-based testing and observations, translation of materials, video editing, and website content uploads.

Work may include supporting consent procedures, organizing and cleaning data, assisting with classroom assessments and interviews, preparing research materials, and contributing to project dissemination activities. The roles require accuracy, professionalism, and an ability to work collaboratively in early learning environments.

These are non-benefited, part-time positions not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year. Employment is grant-funded and expected to end on June 30, 2026, with continuation contingent upon available funding and performance.

Essential Functions

Research and Data Support

• Conduct classroom-based observations and assessments following study protocols.
• Support data entry, coding, and cleaning to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Track participant consents and maintain secure, confidential data across platforms.
• Translate study materials and communication documents, as needed.
• Assist with literature searches and organization of research documentation.
• Assist in classroom testing of activities

Technology and Media Support

Team and Project Collaboration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Research Assistant

Research Associate

Preferred Qualifications

Work Schedule

Working Environment

Physical Activities

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4 : 00 p.m. (MST) November 12, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range :

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits :

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application :

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and / or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and Motor Vehicle Record background check.

Advertised : October 22, 2025

Applications close : November 12, 2025