Postdoctoral Scientist, Granular Rheology & Fluid Dynamics

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

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.