Postdoctoral Associate - Neutrino Physics

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,000–$66,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, C++ Programming Language, Commissioning, Data Analysis, Fast Food, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Fullbright Scholarship, Homeland Security, Laboratory, Mentoring, Physics, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Recreation, Reimbursement, Research Administration, Research Skills, Scholarship, Social Security Administration, T-2 / DS2, Technical Support, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Boulder, CO
POSTED
8 days ago

Postdoctoral Associate - Neutrino Physics

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Postdoctoral Associate - Neutrino Physics

Requisition Number:

72455

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

15-Aug-2026

Date Posted:

10-Jun-2026

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Job Summary

Job Summary

The Experimental High Energy Physics Group at the University of Colorado at Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position to work in the neutrino physics group. The neutrino group at the University of Colorado is very active in the DUNE, NA61/SHINE, T2K, and Eos collaborations. The successful candidate will be expected to play a leading role in detector prototyping, commissioning, and data analysis for the DUNE Near Detectors and/or the NA61/SHINE experiment. This position will be based in Boulder, but the applicant must be able to travel to US laboratories and CERN periodically.

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

Who We Are

College of Arts and Sciences - The College is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, addressed toward solving some of the world's most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university's Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university's four National Medal of Science winners, nine MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 25 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation's leading research institutions.

Department of Physics - The Department includes 54 tenured and tenure-track faculty performing cutting-edge research. Its graduate physics program draws ~1200 applications per year and is ranked by the National Research Council to be among the top 15 overall. The Department appears as high as 12th worldwide in international rankings of university Physics Departments. The department is strongly affiliated with centers and institutes such as JILA, a research institute administered jointly by NIST and the University of Colorado, and the Center for Theory of Quantum Matter, as well as with nearby National Laboratories (NIST and NREL), offering world-class facilities and broad opportunities for research collaboration.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • The candidate will be expected to lead efforts in physics analysis and detector commissioning in the DUNE near detector or NA61/SHINE experiment. Co-mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students in research will be expected.

What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

  • Annual salary range of $62,000-$66,000
  • Moving reimbursement up to $2,500

Benefits

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.

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Be Statements

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What We Require

What We Require

  • Applicants must have a Ph.D. in experimental particle or nuclear physics by the time of appointment.

What You Will Need

What You Will Need

  • Proficiency in C++ and Python is highly desirable.

What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

  • Candidates should have strong particle physics data analysis skills and preferably have experience in detector hardware.

Special Instructions

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  • Resume or CV
  • Cover letter
  • Research Statement, detailing previous research accomplishments and research interests.

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 a translated version as an optional attachment.

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references who may be contacted to provide a letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.

Please apply by July 15 for full consideration. The position will remain posted until August 15, 2026.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

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.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Prof. Alysia Marino

Posting Contact Email: amarino@colorado.edu

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