PostDoctoral Associate
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Job Summary
The Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI) at CU Boulder is welcoming applications for a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Postdoctoral Research Associate, who will support the research efforts and projects under the Data Exploitation Lab for Trusted Autonomy (DELTA) led by Dr. Greg Furlich This position will report directly to Dr. Furlich, Research Associate, NSI. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for the research and development of algorithms to detect, track, and characterize dim targets in remote sensing imagery for SDA and missile warning missions.
The candidate must have a detailed understanding of the current U.S. activities on OPIR and SDA in the national security domain. The candidate should have excellent technical and communication skills and be comfortable working in a collaborative, team environment.
Who We Are
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.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Work with a Dr. Greg Furlich, Principal Investigator and NSI’s Space Domain Awareness Research Lead, to research, design, and develop algorithms, codebases, and documentation for detecting, tracking, and characterization of dim targets in remote sensing imagery.
- Build deep technical understanding of interdisciplinary remote sensing problems.
- 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.
What You Should Know
- Travel out-of-state will be required.
- Travel to Colorado Springs anticipated once a month. Irregular work hours including evenings and weekends may be required.
- This is a term-limited, 12-month position renewable subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.
- Due to the requirement to access classified data and information, only U.S. citizens may apply.
- Ability to maintain a SECRET clearance.
- For more information about clearance requirements please visit: https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Security/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/
What We Can Offer
- We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits package.
- The salary offered for this 100% appointment is $70,000 - $85,000.00.
- Relocation expenses may be available for this position following NSI and the University of Colorado’s relocation processes and procedures.
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What We Require
- PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
What You Will Need
- 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.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience in development and application of algorithms, traditional and machine learning based, in Python or other programming language.
- Experience in dim target detection, tracking, and characterization.
- Experience with AI/ML transformer models in keras, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or other ML module.
- Self-motivated and organized.
- An ability to work individually and collaboratively.
- An interest in mentoring junior scientists.
- Active SECRET Clearance.
Special Instructions
- Resume or CV.
- Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu