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PostDoctoral Associate

University of Colorado

Boulder, CO

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Advertising Agencies, Applied Physics, Biomedical Software, Biomedicine, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Energy Engineering, Imaging Application, Microwaves, News Reporting, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Photonics, Proposal Writing, Recreation, Recruiting/Staffing Agency
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Boulder, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
PostDoctoral Associate


Requisition Number: 69275

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 15-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


+ Develop and model photonic integrated circuits (PICs) based on silicon nitride and lithium niobate on insulator hybrid platform for biomedical imaging applications.

+ Grant reporting and new proposal writing.


What We Can Offer


+ The starting salary for this position will be $62,232 annually.


Benefits


At the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/) , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) 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 (https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/cu-boulder) program.


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Be resourceful. Be impactful. Be Boulder.


What We Require


+ Completed PhD degree in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics.

+ At least three years of experience in Lumerical, COMSOL, K-Layout, and L-Edit.

+ At least three years of experience in PIC design.


What You Will Need


+ Demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas: PIC, microwave photonics, and/or biomedical imaging.


Special Instructions


To apply, please submit the following materials:


1. Current Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. List of References : Please provide a document containing the name and contact information for one professional reference. The search chair will request a letter of recommendation directly from your reference later in the search process.

4. _(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 15, 20226 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/69275 (https://apptrkr.com/6851311)


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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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