Research Associate: Computational Solid Mechanics

Job Summary

The Center for National Security Initiatives at CU Boulder is encouraging applications for a research position in Computational Solid Mechanics at the Postdoctoral Associate, Research Associate or Principal Research Associate level, who will support the growth of the campus's National Security research enterprise. This position will report to leadership within the Center for National Security Initiatives (NSI), within the Research & Innovation Office (RIO).

Computational Solid Mechanics

Requires expertise in the development and application of advanced computational tools for analysis of material and structural performance in extreme environments. Specific application areas include (1) hypersonic systems: material response including ablation and pyrolysis; (2) laser-material interactions: ablation, phase change; and (3) energetic materials: structural response, combustion, phase change, surface chemistry, and microstructural effects.