Job Details

Geophysics Visiting Researcher

Position Number: 6780369
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Physics

Geophysics Visiting Researcher

Requisition Number: 68958
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 12-Dec-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

This is a short-term research position intended for a master's-level graduate student. The student will work full-time for the duration of the appointment. The incumbent will conduct a research project focused on planetary interior dynamics and will gain experience in high-performance computing and theory. 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.

Who We Are

The research conducted by the faculty, staff, and students in the CU Physics Department is vibrant and groundbreaking across the broad scope of most subfields in physics.

The discovery of the Higgs boson was made at the CERN supercollider, in a collaboration involving our high energy physics faculty. Nobel-prize caliber research is carried out in studies of quantum gases and quantum optics. Condensed-matter theorists and experimentalists unravel the mysteries of many-body systems, including liquid crystals and the quantum mechanical nature of the electrical and magnetic behavior of materials.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Develop proficiency in the fundamentals of high-performance computing.
Apply data processing techniques relevant to large-scale scientific computing.
Acquire a solid understanding of the fundamental theory of rapidly rotating convection.

What We Can Offer

The salary for this position is $1,806 per month. The selected candidate is expected to receive an external salary to supplement this amount. Up to $2,000 in relocation funds may also be available.

Benefits

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. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be ambitious. Be pioneering. Be Boulder.

What We Require

A Bachelor's Degree.
Must be currently enrolled in a master's degree program in Physics, Geophysics, or closely related field.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version (if applicable) as an optional attachment.
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for a reference who can write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. We will request letters and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
For consideration, please apply by December 12, 2025.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Geophysics-Visiting-Researcher/68958