PostDoctoral Associate
 CU Boulder | |
paid time off, tuition assistance
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 United States, Colorado, Boulder | |
 Jul 31, 2026 | |
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Requisition Number: 73567 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Research Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 04-Aug-2026 Date Posted: 21-Jul-2026 Close All
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 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. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be The Postdoctoral Associate will support the ongoing research on superconducting qubits. What We Can Offer The starting salary for this position is $70,000 per year. 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. Be Statements Be excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field. What You Will Need Experience with superconducting circuit design, measurement, and simulation; a strong background in condensed matter physics, quantum information theory, and quantum computation; excellent scientific writing and presentation skills; capability to mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students. What We Would Like You to Have First-author publication in a highly selective, peer-reviewed journal on the topic of superconducting qubits. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials:
Please apply by August 4, 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted 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.
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