Postdoctoral Associate
Requisition Number:
70570
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
18-Mar-2026
Date Posted:
16-Mar-2026
Job Summary
The Department of Physics invites applications for 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
College of Arts and Sciences - The College is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, addressed toward solving some of the world’s most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education, bringing world-class research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. The college is the academic home to all five of the university’s Nobel laureates. Additionally, it is home to the university’s four National Medal of Science winners, nine MacArthur "Genius Award" winners, 100 Fulbright Scholars, 17 Guggenheim Fellows, 14 Packard Fellows, 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 25 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. CU Boulder is the only university in the Rocky Mountain region in the American Association of Universities, a group of the nation’s leading research institutions.
Department of Physics - The Department includes 54 tenured and tenure-track faculty performing cutting-edge research. Its graduate physics program draws ~1200 applications per year and is ranked by the National Research Council to be among the top 15 overall. The Department appears as high as 12th worldwide in international rankings of university Physics Departments. The department is strongly affiliated with centers and institutes such as JILA, a research institute administered jointly by NIST and the University of Colorado, and the Center for Theory of Quantum Matter, as well as with nearby National Laboratories (NIST and NREL), offering world-class facilities and broad opportunities for research collaboration.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- The Postdoctoral researcher will work on biophysical experimental problems related to mucus mechanics and transport, mucus-bacteria and mucus-cilia interactions. The researcher is expected to design and run experiments, collaborate with lab members, and write papers.
What You Should Know
- The position is for one year with the possibility of extension for additional years depending on the availability of funds and mutual agreement. The anticipated position start date is August 17, 2026.
What We Can Offer
The hiring rate for this position is $66,000 annually and the reimbursement of relocation expenses up to $2,000.
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
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What We Require
- PhD in Biophysics, Physics, Chemical engineering, Biomedical engineering, Biology, or related discipline, and interdisciplinary background.
- Experience with experimental biophysics or soft matter.
- Experience with image processing, particle detection and tracking, and data analysis, or, strong coding skills that would allow them to learn it quickly.
- Must have writing skills, having written most of their papers.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience with Air Liquid Interphase (ALI) cell cultures or bacterial cultures. Experience with microscopy. Understanding of fluid dynamics and active matter.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.
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 a translated version as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for two references who may be contacted to provide letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
For consideration, please apply by March 18th, 2026.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply 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