Requisition Number:
64396
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
04-Jun-2025
Date Posted:
14-May-2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering and the Materials Science and Engineering Program at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the Living Materials Laboratory under the supervision of Prof. Wil Srubar. In concert with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the United States Geological Survey, which are also located in the area, the University of Colorado provides an outstanding, world-class environment for conducting advanced materials science research at the bleeding edge.
A highly motivated and independent scholar is sought with training and deep expertise the areas of materials chemistry and microstructural characterization. The Postdoctoral Associate will design and conduct advanced materials characterization experiments pertaining to bioinspired materials for earth and space construction. When appropriate, the Postdoctoral Associate will design new experimental protocols to advance specialized experimentation and materials characterization techniques related to the structure, function, and properties of earth and space materials. The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to contribute to enhancing the vision and mission of a vibrant, cross-disciplinary collaborative research team at the University of Colorado Boulder at the intersection of biology, materials science, and civil and architectural engineering.
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

The fields of civil, environmental and architectural engineering offer careers in planning, design, construction and management of the built environment as well as in the interaction between the built and natural environment. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering’s mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, contributing to technological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing the earth’s physical and biological resources.

• Design and conduct fundamental materials science experiments in support of project goals and milestones.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze data for publication in high-quality scientific journals.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse, interdisciplinary team of graduate students, research scientists, internal and external to the University of Colorado Boulder.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing project technical reports.
• Supervise, train, and mentor other laboratory personnel.