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Physics Researcher - Cao condensed matter lab

Position Number: 6245905
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Physics

Physics Researcher - Cao condensed matter lab

Requisition Number: 64323
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 27-May-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Physics invites applications for a Physics 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

The research conducted by the faculty, staff, and students in the CU Physics Department is vibrant and cutting edge across the broad scope of most subfields in physics.
The discovery of the Higgs boson was made at the CERN supercollider, in a collaboration involving our high energy physics faculty. Nobel-prize caliber research is carried out in studies of quantum gases and quantum optics. Condensed-matter theorists and experimentalists unravel the mysteries of many-body systems, including liquid crystals and the quantum mechanical nature of the electrical and magnetic behavior of materials.
Other areas of interest include the physics of nuclei, both low and high-energy plasmas, and an exciting thrust into the behavior of ultrafast laser pulses and the response of atoms, molecules, and solids to such novel light sources. Novel studies of physico-chemical reactivity are also underway at temperatures a mere whisper above absolute zero. The burgeoning subjects of biophysics and nanoscience continue to thrive and grow here, along with energy science, geophysics, physics education research, and other interdisciplinary fields.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Duties include: Instrument design/CAD experience (AutoCAD, Fusion, Solidworks, etc.), FEA modeling relevant to thermodynamics and material properties (COMSOL, etc.), hands-on instrument assembly and troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.

What You Should Know

40 hour per week temporary position open for part of Summer 2025:

Position runs from June 1 through July 31.

What We Can Offer

The hiring rate for this position is $18.00 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 ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Knowledge of circuits/wiring/soldering, materials synthase and cryogenics required.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Cover Letter
Resume/CV

During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request letters and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Please apply by May 27, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Physics-Researcher-Cao-condensed-matter-lab/64323