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US Department of the Air Force

CO

$55K/yr

... or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c ... OR 2. You have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or ...

US Department of the Air Force

ENGINEERING

Aurora, CO

$55K/yr

... or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c ... OR 2. You have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or ...

US Department of the Air Force

$55K/yr

... or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c ... OR 2. You have one full year (18 semester hours or the equivalent) of graduate level study, or ...

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How much do graduate physicist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate physicist in Colorado is $99,689.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $117,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a graduate physicist?

A Graduate Physicist job typically involves applying physics principles to solve real-world problems in research, engineering, technology, or data analysis. Responsibilities may include conducting experiments, analyzing data, developing simulations, or contributing to product development. These roles are found in industries like healthcare, aerospace, energy, and finance. Strong analytical skills, mathematical proficiency, and problem-solving abilities are essential. Many graduate physicists also pursue further education or specialized training to advance their careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate physicist?

To thrive as a Graduate Physicist, you need a solid grounding in physics principles, mathematics, and experimental or computational methods, supported by a physics degree. Familiarity with data analysis software (such as MATLAB or Python), laboratory equipment, and sometimes industry-specific certifications are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, effective teamwork, and clear communication help set candidates apart in collaborative and often multidisciplinary environments. These capabilities are crucial for successfully conducting research, solving complex problems, and contributing to innovative scientific or technical projects.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a graduate physicist?

As a Graduate Physicist, your daily tasks often include conducting experiments or simulations, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing technical reports or presentations of your findings. You may also assist with the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment or contribute to the development of new research methods. Collaboration is common, so you'll regularly interact with senior scientists, engineers, or cross-functional team members to advance project goals. Over time, you may take on additional responsibilities such as mentoring interns or presenting at industry conferences, offering valuable opportunities for professional growth.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Physicist job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,689 per year, or $47.9 per hour.

Cryogenic Scientist

Sensor Science Division | NIST

Boulder, CO • On-site

$83K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

PML's Quantum Sensors Division is hiring a Cryogenic Scientist to develop, test, and optimize advanced cryogenic systems for quantum information science, improve cryocooler performance, advance refrigeration technologies through fundamental and applied research, and publish and present scientific findings.
This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Qualifications:BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A. Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must:
  1. lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or
  2. include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics:
  • statics, dynamics
  • strength of materials (stress-strain relationships)
  • fluid mechanics, hydraulics
  • thermodynamics
  • electrical fields and circuits
  • nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties)
  • and any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
  1. Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g., State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for positions that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration. For example, an applicant who attains registration through a State Board's eminence provision as a manufacturing engineer typically would be rated eligible only for manufacturing engineering positions.
  2. Written Test -- Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
  3. Specified academic courses -- Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of an engineering program as described in paragraph A.
  4. Related curriculum -- Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (The above examples of related curricula are not all-inclusive.)
IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must also have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 (ZP-II at NIST) level. Specialized Experience is defined as:
  • Experience researching helium compressors for the purposes of cryogenic refrigeration.
  • Experience performing exergy analyses on complex machines.
OR
Master's or equivalent graduate degree as defined in the basic requirements.
OR
A combination of graduate education and specialized experience as defined in the additional requirements.
The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.
If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant ReconsiderationEducation:This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.
Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.Employment Type: OTHER

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