Hypersonic Systems Computational Research Associate

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for National Security Initiatives at CU Boulder seeks a Research Associate to advance computational analysis of hypersonic systems and support a growing national security research portfolio. You will develop software-enabled research capabilities, lead interdisciplinary teams, and collaborate with DoD and IC sponsors to shape strategic opportunities.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, communicate findings clearly, and

Qualifications

• PhD-level research experience relevant to national security, academia, or aerospace/defense industry.
• Experience developing and executing research proposals and strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute on research proposals, key research tasks, and deliverables in support of DoD, IC, and Aerospace and Defense Industry customers.
• Develop a nationally recognized research program in National Security that strategically supports the missions of NSI and the National Security enterprise.
• Provide technical leadership of research projects or project subtasks and coordinate across academic departments and research groups for interdisciplinary efforts.
• Summarize results and provide required documentation and software/hardware deliverables to sponsors.
• Engage Government and Industry sponsors, with support from NSI Staff, to shape strategic research opportunities and win research contracts.
• Understand and communicate key challenges and R&D priorities regarding DoD and other national security organizations to develop the CU Boulder applied research portfolio.
• Provide recommended prioritization of new sponsored research opportunities to the NSI leadership team.
• Establish and leverage professional network with key customers, influencers, and executive decision makers in the national security community and gain insight into strategic direction, policies, R&D priorities, allocated budgets, and plans associated with relevant national security programs.

Skills

Research leadership

DoD/IC program knowledge

GPU/AI/ML for physics modeling

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Job description

The Center for National Security Initiatives at CU Boulder seeks a Research Associate to advance computational analysis of hypersonic systems and support a growing national security research portfolio. You will develop software-enabled research capabilities, lead interdisciplinary teams, and collaborate with DoD and IC sponsors to shape strategic opportunities.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, communicate findings clearly, and