Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the role

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.

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
• Work with undergraduate and graduate students

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or closely related field
• Research experience with electron paramagnetic resonance instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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

Physical Activities

• Ability to work with electronic devices including assembling and using test equipment
• Sit in front of a computer for an extended period
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Pay

$63,480

Schedule

Standard office environment. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass