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Research Associate

Position Number: 6567509
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

Research Associate

Requisition Number: 67189
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 16-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is seeking a Senior Researcher to lead experimental and theoretical efforts in physics and engineering of integrated photonic and phononic systems.
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

ECEE at CU Boulder is an outstanding undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size! We are also:

Part of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the nation.
Our undergraduate electrical engineering program was ranked No. 16 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report's Best Engineering Programs for 2024.
We are ranked No. 16 among public computer engineering programs and No. 17 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2024.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Responsibilities will be to conduct research, act as an assistant manager for research projects managing day-to-day operations and productivity, publish findings in high-impact journals, give talks at major conferences, co-mentor students, write grants, and contribute to reporting to sponsors.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 annually. Relocation assistance may be available following department guidelines.

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 impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.

What You Will Need

Knowledge of finite element method simulation, microfabrication, and experimental methods in optics or RF devices.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Current Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference Letter (Not Confidential)
(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. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

Please apply by September 16, 2025 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.
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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Research-Associate/67189