PostDoctoral Associate

About the role

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is seeking a PostDoctoral Associate. Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is the premier undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size. Nationally, we are ranked 17th among public electrical engineering graduate programs, and 14th among public computer engineering graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report. Our number of required and elective undergraduate laboratory courses is among the highest of any engineering college in the country. Our students say the hands-on laboratory component greatly improves understanding of lecture concepts, and industry recruiters confirm that the value of our graduates is definitely increased by their laboratory experiences. Be resourceful. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

Responsibilities

This postdoc will pursue fundamental research on a collaboration with NIST Ion Storage group toward quantum control of polyatomic molecular ions with frequency combs for spectroscopy and molecular physics.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience with maintaining and operating solid-state lasers and dye lasers.
• Experience with performing high-resolution molecular spectroscopy.
• Previous graduate or postdoctoral experience with vacuum systems and coherent molecular quantum state control.
• Experience with RKR1 or similar computer programs for calculating molecular properties.

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. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position will be $76,500 - $80,000 annually. Relocation reimbursement up to $3,000 may be available within department guidelines.