Job Details

Type: Adjunct / Part-Time
Salary: $20.00–$30.00 per hour
Posted: October 9, 2025
Application Due: October 13, 2025
Category: Aerospace Engineering
Requisition Number: 67881
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part-Time

Job Summary

The Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) Department at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Temporary Researcher.
The role involves conducting advanced numerical simulations of fiber-reinforced composites, focusing on modeling high void volume fractions and large deformation behavior. Responsibilities include developing algorithms, implementing finite element models, and presenting research findings.

Who We Are

We are a collaborative group within the Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMReC) at CU Boulder, engaged in sponsored research on composite analysis and data analytics projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on degradation of polymer and polymer matrix composites.

• Develop and implement random generator algorithms for composite microstructures with varying void fractions.

• Perform finite element simulations of fiber-reinforced composites under large deformations.

• Analyze and interpret simulation results to assess material behavior.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate research outcomes.

Requirements

• Strong background in continuum mechanics and finite element analysis.

Additional Information

• This appointment cannot sponsor J1 or H-1B visas.

• Temporary positions at CU are not benefits-eligible but include paid sick leave.

• CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Application Instructions

Submit the following materials as individual files:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume/CV

3. One Letter of Recommendation – to be emailed by the final candidate to Melissa Flores, Senior HR Coordinator, at aerohrhelp@colorado.edu

Deadline: Apply by October 13, 2025 through CU Boulder Jobs.
(Application materials submitted via email will not be accepted.)

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