Postdoctoral Researcher – Industrial Equipment Acoustics

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Researcher – Industrial Equipment Acoustics role is onsite in Boulder, CO. The annual salary range is $76,600–$126,400. The position supports energy-sector acoustics research at the National Laboratory of the Rockies' Flatirons Campus. The researcher measures and analyzes acoustic emissions from cooling systems, fuel cells, and distributed wind turbines, and develops and validates sound emission and propagation models. The work informs design changes toward quieter energy systems and contributes to technical publications, presentations, and project proposals.

What you'll do

• Deploy microphone arrays for field measurements
• process and analyze acoustic data
• implement and develop emission and propagation models
• validate models against measurements
• investigate design changes for quieter energy systems
• collaborate with Department of Energy offices, national laboratories, industry, academic, and international partners
• publish research and present at conferences and review meetings
• support proposal preparation and reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

postdoctoral researcher

acoustics

industrial equipment

energy sector

cooling systems

fuel cells

wind turbines

boulder co

national laboratory of the rockies

$76,600–$126,400/year

fixed-term postdoc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability, pension benefits, 403(b) savings plan with employer match, life and AD&D insurance, PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays, subject to eligibility.

Why this role

Fixed-term postdoctoral appointment anticipated for one year, with an opportunity to extend up to three years; combines experimental and numerical acoustics research.

About the employer

National Laboratory of the Rockies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.