**SDA PostDoctoral Associate** **Requisition Number:** 59574 **Location:** Boulder Colorado **Employment Type:** Research Faculty **Schedule:** Full Time **Posting Close Date:** 31-Oct-2024 **Date Posted:** **Job Summary** The Research & Innovation Office at CU Boulder is welcoming applications for a Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Postdoctoral Research Associate, who will support efforts to grow Dr. Greg Furlich's SDA research group. This position will report directly to Dr. Furlich, Research Associate, Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI). The SDA Postdoctoral Associate is responsible for the research and development of algorithms to detect, track, and characterize dim targets remote sensing imagery for SDA and missile warning missions. The candidate must have a detailed understanding of the current U.S. activities on OPIR and SDA in the national security domain. The candidate should have excellent technical and communication skills and be comfortable working in a team environment. 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** The Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI) at the University of Colorado Boulder provides high-impact national security research and workforce development enabled by world-class research scientists and essential infrastructure. The Center addresses the ever-increasing demand for qualified and experienced defense professionals in Colorado and across the nation by creating a prime opportunity for on-demand research collaboration in the national security research enterprise. At NSI, our researchers both extend and deepen the national security research done across the University. We create a wide range of opportunities for training students at all levels of studies and create a pathway to post-graduate jobs and service. NSI is committed to excellence through diversity by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, enhancing the success and inclusion of all students, staff and faculty, and deepening our ability to share and engage with diverse perspectives. **What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be** + Work with Dr. Greg Furlich, Principal Investigator and NSI's Space Domain Awareness Research Lead, to research, design, and develop algorithms, codebases, and documentation for detecting, tracking, and characterization of dim targets in remote sensing imagery. + Build deep technical understanding of interdisciplinary remote sensing problems. + Assist in the development of research proposals, key research tasks, and deliverables. + Effectively share and communicate research results with colleagues, researchers and professionals in industry, government, national laboratories and academia through white papers, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations. **What You Should Know** + Travel out-of-state will be required. + Travel to Colorado Springs is anticipated once a month. + Irregular work hours including evenings and weekends may be required. + The anticipated start date for this position is November 2024. + This is a term-limited, 12-month position renewable subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. **What We Can Offer** + We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits package. + The salary offered for this 100% appointment is $85,000.00. **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 ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder. **What We Require** + PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or a related field. + Ability to hold and maintain US SECRET government security clearance. For more information about clearance requirements please visit: https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Security/Background-Investigations-for-Applicants/Investigations-Clearance-Process/ **What You Will Need** + Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills. + Demonstrated high-level critical thinking and organizational skills. + Ability to work within a complex, dynamic, matrixed structure across departments, colleges and university administration and externally with government and industry partners. **Special Instructions** To apply, please submit the following materials: 1. Resume or CV. 2. Cover Letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position. 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 a translated version as an optional attachment. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 10/31/24. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (http://jobs.colorado.edu/) 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/SDA-PostDoctoral-Associate/59574 (https://apptrkr.com/5703044)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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