• Temporary Researcher

    University of Colorado (Boulder, CO)


    Temporary Researcher

    **Requisition Number:** 69467

    **Location:** Boulder Colorado

    **Employment Type:** Research Faculty

    **Schedule:** Part Time

    **Posting Close Date:** 20-Jan-2026

    Date Posted:

    Job Summary

    The Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at CU Boulder is seeking a temporary researcher.

     

    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

     

    ECEE at CU Boulder is an outstanding undergraduate and graduate program in Colorado by reputation, rankings and size! We are also:

     

    + Part of one of the top-ranked engineering schools in the nation.

    + Our undergraduate electrical engineering program was ranked No. 16 among our public peers in U.S. News and World Report's Best Engineering Programs for 2025.

    + We are ranked No. 16 among public computer engineering programs and No. 18 among public electrical engineering programs in U.S. News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools for 2025.

     

    What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

     

    Develop, implement, and evaluate platform motion controllers for floating offshore wind turbines.

    What We Can Offer

    + The hire rate for this temporary, part-time position is $38.70 per hour.

     

    Benefits

     

    Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .

     

    Be Statements

     

    Be authentic. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

    What We Require

    + Master's of Science degree in electrical engineering or aerospace engineering.

    + Multiple years of research experience in the modeling and control of floating offshore wind turbines.

    What You Will Need

    + Ability to model floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs).

    + Knowledge in developing controllers for FOWTs.

    + Capability in running OpenFAST simulations to evaluate controllers.

    + Ability to modify OpenFAST code as necessary to tailor control capabilities to be implemented and evaluated.

     

    Special Instructions

    To apply, please submit the following materials:

    1. **Current Resume/CV**

    2. **Cover Letter**

    3. _(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 an English-translated version (if applicable) as an Optional attachment.

     

    Please apply by **January 20, 20226** for full consideration.

     

    _Note:_ Application materials will not be accepted via email.

     

    To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Temporary-Researcher/69467 (https://apptrkr.com/6857272)

     

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    The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.