**PostDoctoral Associate** **Requisition Number:** 60950 **Location:** Boulder Colorado **Employment Type:** Research Faculty **Schedule:** Full Time **Posting Close Date:** 07-Jan-2025 **Date Posted:** **Job Summary** The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) is seeking a PostDoctoral Associate to work on quantum metrology with optical frequency combs. 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** ECEE at CU Boulder is an outstanding undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size! We are also: + Part of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the nation. + Our undergraduate electrical engineering program was ranked No. 16 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report's Best Engineering Programs for 2024. + We are ranked No. 16 among public computer engineering programs and No. 17 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2024. **What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be** The PostDoctoral Associate will work on quantum metrology with optical frequency combs. The goals of the research effort include developing squeezed frequency comb sources and using them for impactful spectroscopic and timing measurements with sensitivity beyond what is possible with classical states of light. The research will involve laser and chip-integrated frequency comb sources and nonlinearities, and the coupling of these sources to atomic and molecular systems. **What We Can Offer** The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $72,500 annually. A relocation reimbursement of up to $4,000 may be available according to department policy. **Benefits** The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/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 (https://www.colorado.edu/about) . **Be Statements** Be authentic. Be pioneering. Be Boulder. **What We Require** + PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or closely-related field. + 5+ years of laboratory experience with complex atomic and optical experimental apparatus. **What You Will Need** + Knowledge of and experience controlling the quantum optical properties of atoms and laser light. + Experience with spectroscopy and quantum metrology. + Ability to work independently, write scholarly papers and give professional presentations. + Experience working collaboratively on complex projects with research groups including professors, graduate and undergraduate students, and other researchers. **Special Instructions** To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. **Current Resume/CV** 2. **Cover Letter** 3. **Reference Letter(s)(Not Confidential)** 4. _(Optional)_ **Transcripts/Proof of PhD:** 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. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment. Please apply by **January 7, 2025** for full consideration. _Note:_ Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/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. **To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/PostDoctoral-Associate/60950 (https://apptrkr.com/5907654)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) jeid-28fd8bb85167484599355eff3e9fc1a0 The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.