Visiting Researcher

Requisition Number: 48531
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary


The Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) encourages applications for a Visiting Researcher!

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Professional Research Experience (PREP) program. NIST recognizes that its research staff may wish to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest, thus requires that such institutions must be the recipient of a PREP award. The PREP program requires staff from a wide range of backgrounds to work on scientific research in many areas. Employees in this position will perform technical work that underpins the scientific research of the collaboration.

This position will involve research related to atmospheric chemistry, in particular related to frequency-comb based instrumentation. Research will include acquisition and analysis of open-path data acquired with dual-comb spectrometers. The position will include contribution to reports, conference proceedings, and/or journal articles that describe the results of the research.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are


PREP is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists.

The particular group that needs a researcher is the Fiber Sources and Applications Group under the Spectrum Technology and Research Division at NIST.


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Data analysis of spectra acquired using frequency comb-based techniques.
• Modeling and analysis of atmospheric trace gases.
• Development and application of frequency-comb based spectroscopic techniques.

What We Can Offer


The salary range for this full-time position is $49,500 - $53,000 annually.

Onboarding/relocation assistance may be available, however, if within a 12-month period you exercise your right to willfully terminate your employment with the University of Colorado, you hereby agree to reimburse the department for your relocation expenses.


Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, physics or a related field.
• 0 - 2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with analytical chemistry techniques.

Special Instructions


To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

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. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version.

During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for a reference. We will request the letter of recommendation immediately following your application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.


To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Visiting-Researcher/48531







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