Postdoctoral Associate / Research Associate / Senior Research Associate

University of Colorado Boulder • Boulder, CO

264d • $70,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Center for National Security Initiatives at CU Boulder is encouraging applications for Postdoctoral Associates, Research Associates and Senior Research Associates in multiple domains, who will support the growth of the campus's National Security research enterprise. These positions will report to leadership within the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI), within the Research & Innovation Office (RIO). You will be responsible for developing groundbreaking research associated with the National Security enterprise, identifying new sponsored research opportunities with Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) partners, and preparing and executing strategic proposals in collaboration with other CU Boulder faculty and NSI researchers. Candidates will be focused on strategic development of a nationally recognized research program, with an emphasis on applied research in the National Security space.

Requirements

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a field relevant to the given focus area.
• Research Associate: A minimum of three years of experience in Academia, or the Aerospace and Defense Industry, or Government in a research role.
• Senior Research Associate: A minimum of six years of experience in Academia, or the Aerospace and Defense Industry, or Government in a research role.
• Proven expertise in the development and application of research in research focus area/s specified above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary role at, or with, an academic or research institution.
• Proven track record leading research efforts in support of DoD or Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Program management, Contracting, and/or Business Development experience in the Federal Government or Industry.
• Active and or previous U.S. security clearance with the ability to acquire clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute on research proposals, key research tasks, and deliverables in support of DoD, IC, and Aerospace and Defense Industry customers.
• Develop a nationally recognized research program in National Security that strategically supports the missions of NSI and the National Security enterprise.
• Provide technical leadership of research projects or project subtasks and coordinate across academic departments and research groups for interdisciplinary efforts.
• Summarize results and provide required documentation and SW/HW deliverables to sponsors.
• Engage Government and Industry sponsors, with support from NSI Staff, to shape strategic research opportunities and win research contracts.
• Understand and communicate key challenges and R&D priorities regarding DoD and other national security organizations to develop the CU Boulder applied research portfolio.
• Provide recommended prioritization of new sponsored research opportunities to the NSI leadership team.
• Establish and leverage professional network with key customers, influencers, and executive decision makers in the national security community.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition benefit
• ECO Pass

What This Job Offers

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