Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Type:
Full‑Time;

Employment Type:

Research Faculty;

Schedule:

Full‑Time;

Location:

Boulder, Colorado;
Salary: $86,800 – $96,800 per year;
Posted: 10/25/2025;
Closing Date:
November 23, 2025.

The Colorado Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Program (CUSP) at the University of Colorado’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) invites applications for a Research Scientist position. CUSP is a team of approximately 30 scientists, engineers, and students dedicated to advancing ultraviolet spectroscopy through observations, modeling, and instrument design.

• Contribute to the MANTIS Small Sat mission, focused on measuring ultraviolet emissions from low‑mass stars to study exoplanet habitability.
• Support optical calibration, science and operations planning, and pre‑flight testing during the integration phase (mid‑2026).

• Annual salary: $86,800 – $96,800.
• Medical, dental, and retirement plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• ECO Pass for local transit.

• Required: Ph.D. (by May 2026) in a scientific or engineering field.
• Preferred: Experience with instrument building or use of ground‑ or space‑based telescopes.
• Mechanical or electrical design experience.
• Hands‑on laboratory or field experience.
• Strong background in astronomy or astrophysics.
• Evidence of problem‑solving skills and ability to learn new techniques.
• Practical experience with hands‑on work (lab or hobbyist).
• Creative, self‑motivated, and adaptable attitude.

• CUSP operates in an export‑controlled facility; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is not required, but some restrictions may apply to non‑U.S. persons.
• The position requires on‑site work, though short‑term remote work may be possible.

• Submit resume/CV, cover letter, reference letter (non‑confidential), and optional transcripts or proof of degree via the CU Boulder Careers portal (email applications are not accepted).
• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until November 23, 2025.
• Under the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, applicants may remove or redact age‑related information (e.g., birth date, graduation year) without penalty.

The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. We welcome applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and are committed to a workplace of respect, diversity, and inclusion.