PostDoctoral Associate

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is seeking quantified candidates to develop and improve upon numerical methods for quantum optimal control.

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 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. 19 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report's Best Engineering Programs for 2022.
• We are ranked No. 18 among public computer engineering programs and No. 21 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2024.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

The selected candidate will develop and improve upon numerical methods for quantum optimal control.

What We Can Offer
The starting salary for this position is $60,000 annually.

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 .

Be Statements

Be excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

What You Will Need

• Expertise in Control Engineering.
• Background in Quantum Mechanics.
• Experience solving Optimal Control Problems using PRONTO.
• Experience developing code in Julia.

Special Instructions

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

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Reference Letter(s) (Not Confidential)
4. (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.

For full consideration, please apply by March 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