Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences


Information for Prospective Employees of CIRES

CIRES offers much to those seeking jobs and opportunities with us. Environmental scientists seeking positions welcome the exceptional opportunities that come from our partnerships with the University of Colorado at Boulder and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Environmental researchers at CIRES also often collaborate with scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder.

Benefits of Being a CIRES Employee

This University of Colorado benefits site contains an benefits guide (PDF), summary brochure (PDF), and other information for current employees that is also helpful for prospective employees. The CU Human Resources site lists some of the many advantages and benefits for CU Employees, including these:

  • Childcare via CU CARES
  • Cultural and other events on campus, as well as access to campus galleries and museums
  • Discounts on cultural events, athletic tickets, and personal computers
  • Education benefits, including continuing education, professional studies, professional training, and faculty staff tuition benefits
  • Financial benefits, including college investments, credit union membership, and tax time resources
  • Recreation opportunities via CU recreation center memberships
  • Unlimited use of the regional bus system using an Eco Pass and RTD buses
  • Wellness benefits, including access to counseling services and tobacco cessation programs on campus

Aerial view of campus with Old Main and Macky with FlatironsAbout the University of Colorado
As the flagship of the University of Colorado system, the University of Colorado at Boulder received $260 million in sponsored research awards during the 2004 fiscal year. CU-Boulder faculty are members of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU-Boulder is home to Nobel Laureates and MacArthur Fellowship or "genius grant" winners. The campus research community provides unparalleled opportunities for fruitful and rewarding environmental research. For more information, see The University of Colorado at Boulder and CIRES.

NOAA and CIRES
As a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institute, CIRES operates via a partnership between the university and NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. The partnership provides CIRES scientists with many unique opportunities for collaborative investigations with NOAA scientists in atmospheric research, applied meteorological research, air quality and climate research, climate monitoring and diagnostics, and environmental technology research. For more information, see NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and CIRES.

Boulder Valley from Davidson Mesa. Front Range in background.About Boulder
Boulder, Colorado is a community of about 100,000 people located 25 miles northwest of Denver. Nestled in a valley at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it is known as a very livable, small city. For more information, see Boulder, Colorado and "Boulder, Colorado: The Best Place to Live, Work and Play!" from the Boulder Chamber of Commerce.

Visiting CIRES
For a map and driving directions to CIRES, click here.