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PostDoctoral Associate

University of Colorado
$76500.00-$80000.00
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Sep 16, 2026

Requisition Number:

74877

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

18-Sep-2026

Date Posted:

16-Sep-2026
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Job Summary

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is seeking a PostDoctoral Associate.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is the premier undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size. Nationally, we are ranked 17th among public electrical engineering graduate programs, and 14th among public computer engineering graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report.

Our number of required and elective undergraduate laboratory courses is among the highest of any engineering college in the country. Our students say the hands-on laboratory component greatly improves understanding of lecture concepts, and industry recruiters confirm that the value of our graduates is definitely increased by their laboratory experiences.


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

This postdoc will pursue fundamental research on a collaboration with NIST Ion Storage group toward quantum control of polyatomic molecular ions with frequency combs for spectroscopy and molecular physics.


What We Can Offer

The starting salary range for this position will be $76,500 - $80,000 annually. Relocation reimbursement up to $3,000 may be available within department guidelines.


Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.


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What We Require

  • PhD in Physics, Chemistry or a related field.

What You Will Need

  • Experience with maintaining and operating solid-state lasers and dye lasers.
  • Experience with performing high-resolution molecular spectroscopy.

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Previous graduate or postdoctoral experience with vacuum systems and coherent molecular quantum state control.
  • Experience with RKR1 or similar computer programs for calculating molecular properties.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. Resume or CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Reference Letter (Not Confidential)
  4. (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.

Please apply by September 18, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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