Research Associates - National Security Initiatives
About the role
The Center for National Security Initiatives at CU Boulder is seeking Postdoctoral Associates, Research Associates, and Senior Research Associates in multiple domains to support the growth of the campus's National Security research enterprise. These positions will report to leadership within the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI) and the Research & Innovation Office (RIO).
Responsibilities
Develop and execute on research proposals, key research tasks, and deliverables in support of DoD, IC, and Aerospace and Defense Industry customers.
Develop a nationally recognized research program in National Security that strategically supports the missions of NSI and the National Security enterprise.
Provide technical leadership of research projects or project subtasks and coordinate across academic departments and research groups for interdisciplinary efforts.
Summarize results and provide required documentation and SW/HW deliverables to sponsors.
Engage Government and Industry sponsors, with support from NSI Staff, to shape strategic research opportunities and win research contracts.
Understand and communicate key challenges and R&D priorities regarding DoD and other national security organizations to develop the CU Boulder applied research portfolio.
Establish and leverage professional network with key customers, influencers, and executive decision makers in the national security community and gain insight into strategic direction, policies, R&D priorities, allocated budgets, and plans associated with relevant national security programs.
Requirements
PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a field relevant to the given focus area.
Research Associate: A minimum of three years of experience in Academia, or the Aerospace and Defense Industry, or Government in a research role.
Senior Research Associate: A minimum of six years of experience in Academia, or the Aerospace and Defense Industry, or Government in a research role.
Qualifications
Proven expertise in the development and application of research in research focus area/s specified above.
Skills
Demonstrated record of success and credibility within both the national security and academic communities.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated high-level critical thinking and organizational skills.
Ability to work within a complex, dynamic, matrixed structure across colleges and university administration and externally with Government and Industry partners.
Benefits
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.
Pay
Salary ranges based on experience: Postdoctoral Associate - $70,000 to $90,000 annually, Research Associate - $85,000 to $150,000 annually, Principal Research Associate - $145,000 to $190,000 annually, Senior Principal Research Associate - $185,000 to $210,000 annually.
Schedule
Irregular work hours including evenings and weekends may be required.
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