Requisition Number:

74623

Location:

Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type:

Research Faculty Schedule:

Full-Time Posting Close Date:

04-Sep-2026

Date Posted:

02-Sep-2026 Job Summary The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is seeking a Research Associate. 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 Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is the premier undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size. Nationally, we are ranked 17th among public electrical engineering graduate programs, and 14th among public computer engineering graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report. Our number of required and elective undergraduate laboratory courses is among the highest of any engineering college in the country. Our students say the hands-on laboratory component greatly improves understanding of lecture concepts, and industry recruiters confirm that the value of our graduates is definitely increased by their laboratory experiences. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be This research associate will contribute to the development and validation of SI-traceable RF power metrology in the WR-6 waveguide band (110-170 GHz) to address a national measurement gap above 75 GHz and reduce U.S. industry reliance on foreign national metrology institutes, establishing the foundation for a future calibration services. What We Can Offer The starting salary range for this position is $120,000-$121,000 per year. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be excited. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require Candidate should have a PhD and experience in a national metrology lab. What You Will Need Experience with microwave metrology and the development of traceable calibration methods for RF system. What We Would Like You to Have The preferred candidate would be a listed author on several peer-reviewed metrology papers. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: Resume or CV. Cover Letter. Reference Letter (Not Confidential) (Optional)

Transcripts/Proof of Degree:

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 an English-translated version as an Optional document. Please apply by September 4, 2026 for consideration.

Note:

Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name:

Boulder Campus Human Resources Posting Contact Email:

Recruiting@colorado.edu