Job Details

Visiting Associate Professor - Optical Frequency Comb Systems Specialist

Requisition Number: 70531
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 19-Mar-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary


The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering (ECEE) will be appointing a Visiting Associate Professor for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
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 University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado's flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus and boasts top-tier rankings for both its graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Earning the 11th spot among public graduate programs and 17th nationwide for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also ranked within the top 20. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master's students, and 850 PhD students. Our college has three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We believe that our college's success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the campus plan of creating and sustaining supportive campus environments.

To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science please visit our website.

The department of ECEE includes 2 University Distinguished Professors, 8 endowed chairs, 36 tenure/tenure-track faculty, 7 instructional faculty, and 4 research faculty. Faculty honors include 16 IEEE Fellows, 3 members of the US National Academy of Engineering, an NSF Presidential Faculty Fellow, and 22 NSF CAREER Award recipients. The ECEE program consists of about 400 undergraduate and 480 graduate students and has averaged over $12 million in annual research grants. The department maintains close ties with local industry and national institutes/labs such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

For more information about the Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering Department, please visit our website here.


What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be


Primary duties will include designing and conducting laboratory research on nonlinear optics, quantum measurements, and spectroscopy with frequency combs and ultrafast lasers across the visible and ultraviolet regions of the spectrum. The candidate will carry out these duties in conjunction with the laboratory PI, postdocs, and graduate students.




What We Can Offer


This is a 45% FTE, non-benefits eligible position with $70,020.00 annual appointment that is not eligible for renewal.


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.


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What We Require


The candidate mush have a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. The candidate should have 12+ years of experience in an academic environment, leading research programs and educating undergrad and graduate students. The ideal candidate will have extensive laboratory experience with optical frequency comb systems and their application to physical and chemical spectroscopy. This includes research with ultrafast lasers and high power optical amplifiers, nonlinear optics, harmonic generation, cavity enhancement, as well as the design, building and operation of complex laboratory experiments.





Special Instructions

For consideration, please upload a current rsum/CV with your current application and submit by the end of March 19, 2026.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted 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/Visiting-Associate-Professor-Optical-Frequency-Comb-Systems-Specialist/70531







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