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Postdoctoral Associate

Requisition Number:

66422

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

12-Aug-2025

Date Posted:

06-Aug-2025
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Job Summary

The Trustworthy Reasoning and Intelligence Group, in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position starting in Fall 2025 (start date negotiable). This position is partially supported by an NSF CAREER award and focuses on foundational research at the intersection of formal methods, automata theory, and reinforcement learning (RL). The goal is to advance the theoretical and algorithmic foundations of RL beyond the traditional framework of recursive Markov decision processes (RMDPs).

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 successful candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary group working on the development of safe, reliable, and explainable learning-enabled systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in foundational AI research with concrete applications to cyber-physical systems and decision-making under uncertainty.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Conduct independent and collaborative research in reinforcement learning, formal verification, and game theory.
  • Design and analyze novel models and algorithms for sequential decision-making beyond classical recursive Markov decision processes (RMDPs).
  • Lead or contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications and present research findings at leading conferences.
  • Mentor and support undergraduate and graduate students involved in the project.
  • Collaborate with faculty, research labs, and interdisciplinary teams within and beyond the university.

What You Should Know

  • This is a full-time, 12-month appointment, renewable for up to two years based on performance and funding availability.
  • The position is based in Boulder, Colorado.
  • The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025, though a later start date may be negotiable.

What We Can Offer

  • A vibrant and collegial research environment at one of the nation’s top public research universities.
  • Opportunities to travel to conferences, workshops, and engage with research collaborators.
  • Strong support for professional development and mentorship, with a focus on preparing for future careers in academia or industry.

The salary range for this position is $50,000–$65,000 per year.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package. Information on benefits can be found at: https://www.colorado.edu/hr/employee-benefits

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Be excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

This position requires a completed PhD in a related field.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Reference Letter (Not Confidential)
  4. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.
A minimum of one reference letter will be required from all candidates, and up to three letters will be accepted. Please email your letter(s) to HR Coordinator Melissa Flores at aerohrhelp@colorado.edu.

For full consideration, please apply by August 12, 2025.

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.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu