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Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number:

67967

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Part-Time

Posting Close Date:

21-Oct-2025

Date Posted:

17-Oct-2025
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Job Summary

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is seeking a temporary researcher.

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

ECEE at CU Boulder is an outstanding undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size! We are also:

  • Part of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the nation.
  • Our undergraduate electrical engineering program was ranked No. 16 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report's Best Engineering Programs for 2024.
  • We are ranked No. 16 among public computer engineering programs and No. 17 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2024.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Implementation of an Optimal Control Solver on Julia.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this temporary, part-time position is $36.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave. 

Be Statements

Be engaged. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

What You Will Need

Experience with Julia programming, understanding of PRONTO algorithm, and experience in numerical implementation of continuous time optimal control.

What We Would Like You to Have

Prior experience in managing a Julia package.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:
  1. Current Resume/CV
  2. (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: 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.
Please apply by October 21, 2025 for full consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu