Each Research Assistant position is associated with a specific research project, and requires a specific skill set. RAs work in teams under the technical direction of a faculty lead, and are funded by an industry partner and/or specific applied research grants. There are typically 6-18 Research Assistants working in CDOT at any one time; the largest number of RAs is hired during the summer semester. Research Assistant positions typically pay $XX per hour.

Because there is a limited number of CDOT Research Assistant positions typically pay $XX per houravailable, competition for these positions is high, and CDOT hires applicants with strong skills. We also recommend that all applicants for Research Assistant positions: