Job Summary
The Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to develop a micropolar viscoelasticity model at finite strain, and implement into a large deformation finite element code. This position will report to Professor Richard Regueiro and is anticipated to begin work in Fall 2025.
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 fields of civil, environmental and architectural engineering offer careers in planning, design, construction and management of the built environment as well as in the interaction between the built and natural environment. The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering’s mission is the education of undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in the professional practice of engineering, contributing to technological advances that benefit humankind while enhancing the earth’s physical and biological resources.
The Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering fosters an environment of inclusivity and celebrates the increasing diversity of our student body. We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and have adopted priorities to guide our values and practices.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Develop the micropolar viscoelasticity model and implement it into a finite element code.
- Collaborate with other researchers at CU Boulder working on similar or related research, or unrelated but leading to potential future research directions.
- Report findings with Professor Regueiro on a weekly basis.
- Publish results in high quality, peer reviewed journal articles.
What We Can Offer
The monthly salary associated with this full-time position is $6,000.00 ($72,000.00 per year).
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent 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 .
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What We Require
- PhD in civil engineering or a related field.
- Experience in nonlinear generalized continuum mechanics.
- Experience writing code to implement into large deformation finite element software.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Current Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- (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.
During the application process you will be asked to provide contact information for one reference, from whom we will request a letter of recommendation immediately following the submission or your completed application.
Please apply by April 14, 2025 for full consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder 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.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu