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University of Colorado Boulder · 1 month ago

Research Associates for Center for National Security Initiatives

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $210K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to advancing national security research through its Center for National Security Initiatives. The roles will involve developing innovative research, collaborating with various stakeholders, and leading projects to support the national security enterprise.

Universities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and execute on research proposals, key research tasks, and deliverables in support of DoD, IC, and Aerospace and Defense Industry customers

Develop a nationally recognized research program in National Security that strategically supports the missions of NSI and the National Security enterprise

Provide technical leadership of research projects or project subtasks and coordinate across academic departments and research groups for interdisciplinary efforts

Summarize results and provide required documentation and SW/HW deliverables to sponsors

Engage Government and Industry sponsors, with support from NSI Staff, to shape strategic research opportunities and win research contracts

Understand and communicate key challenges and R&D priorities regarding DoD and other national security organizations to develop the CU Boulder applied research portfolio

Provide recommended prioritization of new sponsored research opportunities to the NSI leadership team

Establish and leverage professional network with key customers, influencers, and executive decision makers in the national security community and gain insight into strategic direction, policies, R&D priorities, allocated budgets, and plans associated with relevant national security programs

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldApplied research expertiseAI/MLCybersecurityAutonomous systemsHuman-computer interactionGeospatial data analyticsQuantum technologiesRadiofrequency engineeringSpace systems engineeringCommunication skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a field relevant to the given focus area

Research Associate: A minimum of three years of experience in Academia, or the Aerospace and Defense Industry, or Government in a research role

Senior Research Associate: A minimum of six years of experience in Academia, or the Aerospace and Defense Industry, or Government in a research role

Proven expertise in the development and application of research in research focus area/s specified above

Demonstrated record of success and credibility within both the national security and academic communities

Excellent verbal and written communications skills; strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrated high-level critical thinking and organizational skills

Ability to work within a complex, dynamic, matrixed structure across colleges and university administration and externally with Government and Industry partners