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Temporary Researcher

Position Number: 6265322
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering - Aerospace

Temporary Researcher

Requisition Number: 64799
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 03-Jun-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Nonequilibrium Gas & Plasma Dynamics Laboratory in Aerospace Engineering Sciences is seeking a temporary researcher. This position will assist in the modeling of complex air chemistry that occurs around hypersonic vehicles affiliated with Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMReC).
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 Nonequilibrium Gas & Plasma Dynamics Laboratory (NGPDL) is directed by Professor Iain D. Boyd. NGPDL is active in the development and application of physical models and numerical methods for simulation of nonequilibrium gas flows and plasmas. Current aerospace application areas include electric propulsion (small rockets used to control spacecraft), and hypersonic aerothermodynamics (flight of spacecraft at high speeds).

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Modeling of complex air chemistry that occurs around hypersonic vehicles.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this part-time, temporary position will be $25.00 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

Bachelor's Degree in aerospace engineering or a similar discipline.

What You Will Need

Working knowledge of gas dynamics and thermodynamics.

Special Instructions

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

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
(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 June 3, 2025.
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/Temporary-Researcher/64799