Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Eaton research group at the University of Denver seeks a postdoctoral research associate to develop and test a desktop L-band imager with rapid-scan and pulse capabilities. The successful candidate will design and build resonators, test and improve electronics for signal detection, and contribute to improvements in system software. The postdoc will develop operating procedures for the instrument and train users. The postdoc will work with undergraduate and graduate students.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• Research experience with electron paramagnetic resonance instrumentation
• Computer skills sufficient to work with locally-written MatLab software and commercial software for data acquisition and interpretation
• Quantitative skills sufficient to logically analyze experimental data
• Knowledge of electronics sufficient to test instrumentation
• Ability to work as a member of a research team

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design and testing of electron paramagnetic resonance instrumentation and resonators
• Experience with software for acquisition and analysis of electron paramagnetic resonance data
• Experience with electron paramagnetic resonance at frequencies below X-band

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test L-band resonators for in vivo rapid scan and pulsed EPR
• Maintain and improve electronics for L-band imager
• Work with team members to improve user-friendliness and reliability of software
• Prepare samples and do experiments to test system performance
• Train users
• Work with undergraduate and graduate students

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• retirement
• paid time off
• tuition benefit
• ECO pass

What This Job Offers

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