Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Requisition Number:
69114
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
17-Dec-2025
Date Posted:
15-Dec-2025
Job Summary
The Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS) Institute welcomes applications for a Postdoctoral 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
The Alliance for Technology, Learning and Society (ATLAS) Institute is home to radical creativity and invention, transforming ingenious ideas into reality through research, experimentation and critical thinking. ATLAS offers rigorous undergraduate, Master's and PhD degrees in Creative Technology and Design and our project-based teaching equips the next generation of strategic problem solvers, designers and makers with cross-functional expertise valued in leading industries.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with the PI and team members on projects at the interface of robotics and smart tattoos, including synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles, design and operation of robot-assisted tattoo experiments, data analysis, and publishing.
What You Should Know

• This is a short term position that is not to exceed 4 months.

What We Can Offer
$6,000 per month.
Benefits
At the , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive 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 program.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require

• PhD in chemistry, materials science, or a related field.

What You Will Need
What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience with the synthesis and characterization of both organic dyes and doped polymer nanoparticles.

Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials: * Resume

• Cover Letter

(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.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 12/17/2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through
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

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