Lab Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Transit ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study the fundamental physics of nature-inspired liquid-solid suspensions, focusing on rheology and fluid dynamics. The position is available for 2 years with a starting salary of $60,000–$70,000 per year.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The lab investigates granular rheology using smart experiments to reveal particle-scale stress transformations.

Qualifications

• PhD in a STEM field required.
• Experience in conducting laboratory experiments and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a thorough investigation of rheology and non-Newtonian behavior in our suspensions.
• Collaborate with lab members; generate and publish research results.
• Test particle-fluid mixtures using a 2D rheometer and related apparatus.

Skills

Laboratory experiments

Data analysis

Python

Matlab

Education

PhD in STEM field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Job Summary

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

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

Our lab investigates granular materials and we are using a varietyof smart experimental techniques to reveal granular rheology. Ourtarget in this program is to capture stress transformations at theparticle-scale, to model rheology accurately and precisely, and toobtain unprecedented insight on the solid-liquid interactions inenvironmental applications such as mushy layers, ice crystals incold reservoirs, permafrost or cohesive turbidity currents.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

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

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 - $70,000annually.

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 andapproaches that have never been tested before.
• Experience with high-speed image acquisition and data analysiswith Matlab or Python.