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Postdoctoral Associate
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Position Number: 5226785
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Postdoctoral Associate

Requisition Number: 55248
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 15-May-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral Associate. This full-time, grant supported position is expected to begin as soon as possible. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The research labs of Prof. Francisco Lopez Jimenez and Prof. David Marshall are a part of the Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMReC), in the Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The successful candidate will perform work to develop a novel experimental protocol to accelerate the time required to characterize new metal alloys. The research will be primarily experimental, done in close collaboration with researchers at Teledyne Scientific Company, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and University of Miami. The Postdoc will design and perform experiments, process data, and share them with other research teams.

What You Should Know

While this position is currently expected to be a 1-year Postdoctoral position, it may be extended based on funding availability.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000. Relocation assistance may be available.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be challenged. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We Require

The candidate must have a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

What You Will Need

The candidate must have a strong knowledge of continuum mechanics, and experience with mechanical testing and characterization of materials and structures at room and high temperature.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.

During the application process, you will be asked to submit contact information for one reference who will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf immediately following the submission of your application.
For full consideration, please apply by May 15, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Postdoctoral-Associate/55248