Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

The Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI) at the University of Colorado Boulder provides high-impact national security research and workforce development enabled by world-class research scientists and essential infrastructure. The Center addresses the ever-increasing demand for qualified and experienced defense professionals in Colorado and across the nation by creating a prime opportunity for on-demand research collaboration in the national security research enterprise.

At NSI, our researchers both extend and deepen the national security research done across the University. We create a wide range of opportunities for training students at all levels of studies and create a pathway to post-graduate jobs and service.

NSI is committed to excellence through diversity by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, enhancing the success and inclusion of all students, staff and faculty, and deepening our ability to share and engage with diverse perspectives.

• Develop and apply computational tools for analysis of various aspects of hypersonic vehicle performance and phenomena including aerothermodynamics, materials, structures, propulsion, signatures, and mission design.
• Assist in the development of research proposals, key research tasks, and deliverables.
• Effectively share and communicate research results with colleagues, researchers and professionals in industry, government, national laboratories and academia through white papers, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations.

• Travel out-of-state will be required.
• Irregular work hours including evenings and weekends may be required.
• The anticipated start date for this position is June 2025.
• This is a term-limited, 12-month position renewable subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
• Due to the nature, scope and sponsor of the work, the position is limited to only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees, with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• For more information about clearance requirements please visit: https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Security/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/.

• We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits package.
• The salary offered for this 100% appointment is $80,000.00.

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

• 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 departments, colleges and university administration and externally with government and industry partners
• Experience in development and application of hypersonics computational tools.
• Experience in development and application of machine learning and AI tools.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• An ability to work individually and collaboratively.
• An interest in mentoring junior scientists including graduate students.