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PostDoctoral Associate in the Center of Astrophysics and Space Astronomy

CU Boulder
paid time off, tuition assistance, remote work
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Sep 09, 2026
Requisition Number: 74641 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: Research Faculty Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 10-Sep-2026 Date Posted: 08-Sep-2026 Close All Job Summary Applications are invited for a PostDoctoral Associate research position to work at the University of Colorado with professor Sarah Blunt in the Center of Astrophysics and Space Astronomy. 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 Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy (CASA) is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the Universe in which we live through observations and theory. Founded in 1985, CASA is an affiliated unit within the structure of the Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS) Department at the University of Colorado, Boulder. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Work on software development for both the Orbitize! orbit-fitting software toolkit and a dedicated Gaia Data Release 4 pipeline. Develop algorithms, perform orbit-fits, and make statistical inferences about exoplanet, brown dwarf, and binary star demographics. What You Should Know The expected start date is Fall 2026. Remote work is possible. What We Can Offer The annual starting salary for this full-time position is $80,000. Relocation funds or onboarding research-related funds may be available per department guidelines. 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 inspired. Be Boulder. What We Require Applicants must have a PhD in astronomy or a closely related field at the start of this position. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: Resume/CV. *Optional: Transcripts/Proof of Degree - 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. We may request references at a later time. Please apply by September 10th, 2026* for consideration. 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.