Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate I Posting Number req27590 Department James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci Department Website Link https://capla.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Researcher positions. The postdoctoral positions are available through a DOE and an AFOSR-funded project, focusing on theoretical investigations of macroscopic quantum mechanics and microscopic thermodynamics with levitated nanoparticles, and quantum optical effects near atomic arrays.

We are a research group working on theoretical quantum optics and open quantum systems, with multiple experimental collaborations.Applicants with demonstrated expertise in theoretical quantum optics, or related areas are encouraged to apply.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to: 

• Perform research related to the project goals.
• Collaborate with the PI and other group members.
• Present research at scientific meetings: conferences, workshops, seminars.
• Develop an independent scientific portfolio.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, or related areas (with a focus on quantum optics/AMO physics/QED) upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with (1) cavity QED, many-body atomic physics, atom arrays and (2) levitated nanoparticles, quantum fluctuation phenomena.

FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 1/18/2027 Expected End Date 1/18/2028 Contact Information for Candidates HR-OPSC@arizona.edu Open Date 11/9/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include a publication list in the submitted CV.

In addition to your CV, please submit the following documents:

• Research statement highlighting past and present research, as well as future research vision (~2-3 pages) included in the additional document section.

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