Postdoctoral Associate or Research Associate

Job Summary

As an engineer/developer, the selected applicant will be part of a team of engineers and researchers conducting research and development activities focused on accelerating the development of indoor mapping, tracking, and navigation capabilities for first responders. This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award.

The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PREP is a special partnership between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder. PREP provides research opportunities to CU undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in NIST labs to gain research experience alongside NIST scientists.

The particular group that needs a researcher is the Advanced Communications Research Group at NIST.

• Foster relationships with a diverse set of public safety stakeholders and execute/document case studies related to indoor mapping, tracking and navigation.
• Collect data using a mobile LiDAR scanning system, process the acquired data.
• Conduct research related to the accuracy of indoor mapping technologies including mapping done by Augmented Reality systems.
• Conduct research related to the accuracy of indoor localization system and support research related to novel algorithms for indoor localization.
• Utilize an Opti Track motion capture system to test infrastructure free indoor localization systems; develop software in support of this system.
• Utilize a total station theodolite to conduct measurements related to ground truth measurements and georeferencing of motion capture systems.
• Work with the PSCR Lab Operations team to coordinate and document the deployment of hardware and software capabilities required to support the team's R&D activities.
• Publish results of research to relevant conferences and journals.
• Other hardware/software tasks as required.
• Work independently and as part of a diverse team of researchers and support team members to meet the mission goals of the Public Safety Communications Research Division at NIST.

This position requires the successful completion of an NAIS agreement and federal security clearance as mandated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Employment is contingent upon approval of these requirements as determined by NIST.

• The salary range for the full-time Postdoctoral Associate position is $74,000 - $108,000 annually.
• The salary range for the full-time Research Associate position is $78,000 - $135,000 annually.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

• Postdoctoral Associate: PhD in Engineering or a related field with 0 – 4 years of post-doctoral degree experience.
• Research Associate: PhD in Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of post-doctoral degree experience.

• Knowledge of localization and tracking systems.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in applying theories, principles, and methods of a technical professional field (in science, engineering, information technology, or mathematics) and of a specialty within that field.
• Ability to define problems, perform background research, develop, and execute a project plan, organize, and evaluate results, and prepare reports of findings.
• Ability to consider precedents and use judgment to research, select, interpret, modify, adapt, and apply available guidelines to specific problems or issues.
• Ability to present ideas and results in a clear, compelling, and persuasive manner.
• Ability to develop research proposals.
• Ability to work with the Institutional Review Board, the Research Protections Office, and other parties to ensure that any research involving human…