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Postdoctoral Research Associate

L6

university of denverDenver, COyesterday

$63,480 per year

Occupations

Physical Scientists, All OtherBiochemists and BiophysicistsChemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

Industries

Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesJunior Colleges
Postdoctoral Research Associate The Eaton research group at the University of Denver seeks a postdoctoral research associate to develop and test a desktop L-band imager with rapid-scan and pulse capabilities. The successful candidate will design and build resonators, test and improve electronics for signal detection, and contribute to improvements in system software. The postdoc will develop operating procedures for the instrument and train users. The postdoc will work with undergraduate and graduate students.
Essential functions include:
  • Design, build, and test L-band resonators for in vivo rapid scan and pulsed EPRMaintain and improve electronics for L-band imager
  • Work with team members to improve user-friendliness and reliability of software
  • Prepare samples and do experiments to test system performance
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
  • Computer skills sufficient to work with locally-written MatLab software and commercial software for data acquisition and interpretation
  • Quantitative skills sufficient to logically analyze experimental data
  • Knowledge of electronics sufficient to test instrumentation
  • Ability to work as a member of a research team
Required qualifications: PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engineering or closely related field Research experience with electron paramagnetic resonance instrumentation
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with design and testing of electron paramagnetic resonance instrumentation and resonators
  • Experience with software for acquisition and analysis of electron paramagnetic resonance data
  • Experience with electron paramagnetic resonance at frequencies below X-band
Working environment:
  • Standard office environment.
  • Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
  • Noise level is quiet to moderate.
  • Physical activities:
  • Ability to work with electronic devices including assembling and using test equipment
  • Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
  • Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Application deadline: For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Salary grade number: GE8. Salary rate: $63,480.
Benefits: The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. Please include the following documents with your application: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter
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Level

LeadL6

Salary

$63,480 per year

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Physical Scientists, All Other

Industry

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Posted

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