Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate

Job title:

Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate

Company

University of Colorado Boulder

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate or Research AssociateRequisition Number:59923Location:Boulder, ColoradoCityBoulderStateColoradoEmployment Type:Research FacultySchedule:Full-TimePosting Close Date:03-Nov-2024Date Posted:18-Oct-2024Job SummaryThe Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) seeks a qualified Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate to design, fabricate, and test superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs). The researcher will work to integrate SNSPDs with novel readout schemes involving Josephson Junctions and Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) electronics. The goal of this work is to develop SNSPD imaging arrays for future applications in astronomy and microscopy.The position will be based at the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado, in the Quantum Nanophotonics and Faint Photonics groups led by Rich Mirin and Marty Stevens. Candidates will have access to the NIST – Boulder Microfabrication Facility, a state-of-the-art 18,000 square foot cleanroom dedicated primarily to superconductor micro- and nano-fabrication, and to extensive cryogenic, electrical, and optical testing equipment. U.S. citizenship is not required. Salary will be commensurate with experience.This position is part of CU/NIST PREP. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.Who We ArePREP is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists.The particular group that needs a researcher is the Faint Photonics Group under the Applied Physics Division at NIST.What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Design and layout of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, superconducting electronics, and semiconductor electronics.
• Device fabrication in the NIST – Boulder Microfabrication Facility.
• Electrical and optical testing of superconducting devices.

What You Should KnowPrivacy Act StatementAuthority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor’s degree holders, graduate students, master’s degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.What We Can Offer

• The salary range for the full-time Postdoctoral Associate position is $69,000 – $96,500 annually.
• The salary range for the full-time Research Associate position is $77,500 – $100,000 annually.
• Onboarding/relocation assistance may be available, however, if within a 12-month period, you exercise your right to willfully terminate your employment with the University of Colorado, you hereby agree to reimburse the department for your relocation expense.

BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent , 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 .Be StatementsBe ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.What We Require

• Postdoctoral Associate: PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field with 0 – 4 years of experience.
• Research Associate: PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field with 5+ years of experience.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Expertise in one or more of the following:

• Nanofabrication
• Superconducting devices
• Cryogenics
• Microwave electronics

Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request the letter of recommendation immediately following your application.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until November 3rd, 2024.Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted throughIn 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 InformationPosting Contact Name: Lisa ValenciaPosting Contact Email: recruitprep@colorado.edu

Expected salary

Location

Boulder, CO

Job date

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 07:53:24 GMT

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