Job Details

PostDoctoral Associate

Position Number: 6885144
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Electrical

PostDoctoral Associate

Requisition Number: 69668
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 30-Jan-2026
Date Posted:

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

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 2025.
We are ranked No. 16 among public computer engineering programs and No. 18 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2025.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Conduct research in acoustics and electron-phonon devices.
Co-mentor students and lead a sub-group of graduate students.
Prepare proposals.
Assist in the teaching of courses.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary for this position will be $63,120.00 annually.

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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be authentic. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Completed PhD and 2 or more years of relevant experience.

What You Will Need

Expertise in acoustics, electromagnetics, finite element modeling, and nanofabrication.
Experience with experimental design and characterization of nanoscale acoustic devices, quantum optics and light matter interaction.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Current Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference 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. 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 January 30, 2026 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/PostDoctoral-Associate/69668