PostDoctoral Associate

University of Colorado System Office • Boulder, CO

278d • $80,000

About The Position

The Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI) at CU Boulder is welcoming applications for a hypersonics PostDoctoral Associate, who will support efforts to grow the campus National security-related research enterprise. The hypersonics PostDoctoral Associate is responsible for designing and performing research in advancing the development and application of computational tools for the analysis of various aspects of hypersonic vehicle performance and phenomena including aerothermodynamics, materials, structures, propulsion, signatures, and mission design. The candidate must have a detailed understanding of the current U.S. activities on hypersonics in the national security domain, both in terms of weapons development and approaches to counter hypersonics. The candidate should have excellent technical and communication skills and be comfortable working in a team environment.

Requirements

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high-level critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a complex, dynamic, matrixed structure across departments, colleges and university administration and externally with government and industry partners.
• Experience in development and application of hypersonics computational tools.
• Experience in development and application of machine learning and AI tools.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• An ability to work individually and collaboratively.
• An interest in mentoring junior scientists including graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational tools for analysis of various aspects of hypersonic vehicle performance and phenomena including aerothermodynamics, materials, structures, propulsion, signatures, and mission design.
• Assist in the development of research proposals, key research tasks, and deliverables.
• Effectively share and communicate research results with colleagues, researchers and professionals in industry, government, national laboratories and academia through white papers, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree