Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 annually
Posted: 10/02/2025
Category: Mechanical Engineering; Biomedical Engineering
Requisition Number: 67718
Location: Boulder, Colorado
City: Boulder
State: Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full-Time
Posting Close Date: 01-Nov-2025
Date Posted: 01-Oct-2025

The Li Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder is seeking postdoctoral researchers to work at the interface of materials science, biomedical engineering, and advanced manufacturing. The position will focus on designing and processing functional biomaterials for healthcare-related challenges. Anticipated start date: January 1, 2026.

Interested Areas:

• Piezoelectric, ferroelectric, and other mechanoresponsive biomaterials and devices

• 2D/3D printing and advanced manufacturing: intelligent implants and wearable devices

• High-throughput synthesis and screening, materials discovery, and AI-driven experimental data analysis

The Li IMPACT group is a young research group focusing on innovations in biomaterials and biomedical devices. Our culture is built on SPIRE: Supportive and Inclusive, Proactive and Communicative, Innovative, Resilient with a Growth Mindset, Engaged through Hard and Smart Work.

Key responsibilities include conducting research by leading projects and assisting the PI in the development of research proposals.

The starting salary range is $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO Pass.

Required qualifications: Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, chemistry, medicine, physics, or a related field.

To apply, submit: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Reference Letter(s), and (Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree. Apply by November 1, 2025 for full consideration. Applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. Materials will not be accepted via email.

University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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