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University of Colorado Boulder · 9 hours ago

Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate

positionBoulder, CO
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
money$68K/yr - $90K/yr
date0+ years exp

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate to develop code for near real-time visualization of 4D-STEM data and optimize electron phase retrieval methods. The role involves collaborating with team members, conducting data evaluations, and presenting findings to enhance the project's strategic directions.

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Responsibilities

Develop code to intake 4D-STEM, DPC and holography data from multiple system formats and implement various methods of phase retrieval in python or similar
Test and optimize phase retrieval methods
Develop code to simulate 4D-STEM data and the influence of collection conditions on the data and phase retrieval
Simulate expected variations in 4D-STEM, DPC and holography data and in the expected phase shifts with changes in materials
Communicate and collaborate with team members
Present and publish results as appropriate

Qualification

PythonComputational modelingDiffraction data analysisLarge data analysisMultiple programming languagesOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Postdoctoral Associate: A PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field with 0 – 4 years of post-doctoral degree experience
Research Associate: A PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of post-doctoral degree experience
Three (3) or more years of experience programming with Python or similar
Experience with computational modeling of materials systems
Experience with analysis of diffraction data
Familiarity with multiple programming languages
Experience with large data analysis
Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit

Company

University of Colorado Boulder

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University of Colorado Boulder is a bold, innovative community of scholars and learners who accelerate human potential
dateFounded in 1876
location
Boulder, Colorado, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
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https://www.colorado.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Colorado Boulder has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$29.19M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNational Science Foundation
2023-10-10Grant· $1.4M
2022-06-28Grant· $0.03M
2021-09-29Grant· $22M

Leadership Team

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Kristin Masker
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