Job Details

PostDoctoral Associate

Position Number: 6767024
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

PostDoctoral Associate

Requisition Number: 68911
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 05-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Cooperative Human-Robot Intelligence (COHRINT) Lab is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to be responsible for conducting research on algorithms to support learning and human-machine interaction for networked uncrewed autonomous aerial systems and robotic systems.
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 Cooperative Human-Robot Intelligence (COHRINT) Lab conducts research on robotics and autonomous systems for a wide variety aerospace applications. We are housed within the Research and Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles (RECUV) in the Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department at the University of Colorado Boulder.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Tasks will include development, deployment, and validation of algorithms; technical documentation, presentation, reporting, and publication of results; supporting technical interchange meeting with academic and industry collaborators and stakeholders; support mentoring and training of students; and support development of new proposal efforts.

What You Should Know

We are not able to provide a J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 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 daring. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
Previous experience with robotics and autonomous systems for aerospace applications, particularly with work involving probabilistic modeling and data fusion with human-machine teams.

Special Instructions

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

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of PhD: 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.

One letter of recommendation will be required for hire. Please note that your letter will not be uploaded during the application process. Please email your letter of recommendation to Senior HR Coordinator Melissa Flores at aerohrhelp@colorado.edu.

For full consideration, please apply by December 5, 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/PostDoctoral-Associate/68911