Lab Scientist

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Eco Pass for transit

CU Advantage program

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a postdoctoral scientist to explore the physics of nature-inspired liquid-solid suspensions, focusing on rheology and fluid dynamics. The role is funded for two years with an anticipated start date as soon as possible, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

The candidate will perform cutting-edge experiments, analyze data, and publish findings while collaborating with a team studying granular rheology and environmental applications such as icy and

Qualifications

• PhD in STEM field (engineering, physics or applied mathematics).
• Experience conducting laboratory experiments and data analysis.
• Willingness to apply independent thought and creativity; non-linear career paths considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct novel research in the laboratory and publish results.
• Collaborate with team members and generate research outputs.
• Test particle-fluid mixtures using a constant-pressure imposed 2D rheometer.
• Investigate shear-thickening and non-Newtonian rheology of suspension mixtures.

Skills

Lab experiments

Data analysis

High-speed imaging

Matlab

Python

Initiative

Education

PhD in STEM fields

Tools

Rheometer (2D)

Job description

Job Summary

This postdoctoral position is funded through the Moore Foundation to support a research program on the fundamental understanding of the underlying physics in nature-inspired liquid-solid suspensions. We are seeking a scientist with a focus on rheology and fluid dynamics. The position is available as soon as possible for a period of 2 years.

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

Our lab investigates granular materials and we are using a variety of smart experimental techniques to reveal granular rheology. Our target in this program is to capture stress transformations at the particle scale, to model rheology accurately and precisely, and to obtain unprecedented insight on the solid-liquid interactions in environmental applications such as mushy layers, ice crystals in cold reservoirs, permafrost or cohesive turbidity currents.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Your key responsibilities will be to participate in novel research in our laboratory, collaborate with other members, generate research results, and publish research papers. Tasks will include:

1. Conducting a thorough investigation of the (shear-thickening,non-Newtonian) rheological behaviour of our photoelastic suspensionmixtures,
2. Improving and experimenting with a constant-pressure imposed 2Drheometer to test our particle-fluid mixtures.
3. Creating and measuring a variety of natural occurringliquid-solid suspensions in analogue laboratory experiments.

What We Can Offer

The starting salary for this role will be $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs throughthe CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• PhD in a STEM field, for example engineering, physics orapplied mathematics.

What You Will Need

• Experience in conducting laboratory experiments and dataanalysis.
• We greatly value independent thought and creativity. Pleasedon’t hesitate to apply if you possess these characteristics butencountered an extended period of leave or a non-linear careerpath.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Evidence of taking initiative and trying new methods and approaches that have never been tested before.
• Experience with high-speed image acquisition and data analysiswith Matlab or Python.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

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