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Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $74,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Military encouraged
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Complex Demographic Processes in Mountain Environments
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Military encouraged
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
10h

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A PhD in a field related to the specific research areas, as well as relevant modeling and empirical experience in this field of research.
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Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate

University of Colorado Boulder -
Boulder, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$74,000 - $135,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Full Job Description

Requisition Number:

73286

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Research Faculty

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

24-Jul-2026

Date Posted:

10-Jul-2026

Job Summary

As an engineer/developer, the selected applicant will be part of a team of engineers and researchers conducting research and development (R&D) activities focused on accelerating the development of indoor mapping, tracking, and navigation capabilities for first responders.

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.

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

PREP 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 Advanced Communications Research Group at NIST.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Foster relationships with a diverse set of public safety stakeholders and execute/document case studies related to indoor mapping tracking and navigation.
Collect data using a mobile lidar scanning system, process the acquired data.
Conduct research related to the accuracy of indoor mapping technologies including mapping done by Augmented Reality systems.
Conduct research related to the accuracy of indoor localization system and support research related to novel algorithms for indoor localization.
Utilize an OptiTrack motion capture system to test infrastructure free indoor localization systems; develop software in support of this system.
Utilize a total station theodolite to conduct measurements related to ground truth measurements and georeferencing of motion capture systems.
Work with the PSCR Lab Operations team to coordinate and document the deployment of hardware and software capabilities required to support the team's R&D activities.
Publishing results of research to relevant conferences and journals.
Other hardware/software tasks as required.
Work independently and as part of a diverse team of researchers and support team members to meet the mission goals of the Public Safety Communications Research Division at NIST.

What You Should Know

This position requires the successful completion of an NAIS agreement and federal security clearance as mandated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Employment is contingent upon approval of these requirements as determined by NIST.

Privacy Act Statement

Authority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)

Purpose: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) 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 $74,000 - $108,000 annually.
The salary range for the full-time Research Associate position is $78,000 - $135,000 annually.

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

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Postdoctoral Associate: PhD in Engineering or a related field with 0 – 4 years of post-doctoral degree experience.
Research Associate: PhD in Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of post-doctoral degree experience.

What We Would Like You to Have

Knowledge of localization and tracking systems.
Advance knowledge and skill in applying theories, principles, and methods of a technical professional field (in science, engineering, information technology, or mathematics) and of a specialty within that field.
Ability to define problems, perform background research, develop, and execute a project plan, organize, and evaluate results, and prepare reports of findings.
Ability to consider precedents and use judgment to research, select, interpret, modify, adapt, and apply available guidelines to specific problems or issues.
Ability to present ideas and results in a clear, compelling, and persuasive manner.
Ability to develop research proposals.
Ability to work with the Institutional Review Board, the Research Protections Office, and other parties to ensure that any research involving human subjects is conducted ethically and effectively.
Ability to operate a Total Station for collecting survey measurements.
Familiarity with geodetic datums and coordinate transformations.
Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis including uncertainty quantification.
Experience with mobile mapping solutions such as mobile lidar scanning systems.
Proficiency with MATLAB and Motive. Experience with GIS software and Python preferred.

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 a reference. We will request the letter of recommendation immediately following your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until July 24, 2026.

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: Lisa Valencia

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

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