Job Description

Postdoctoral Researcher, James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences Posting Number
req26454 Department
James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci Department Website Link
https://www.optics.arizona.edu/ Location
Tucson Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher. The postdoctoral position is available through an AFOSR-funded project, focusing on theoretical investigations at the interface of quantum optics, atomic physics, and many-body physics. The project explores how atomic arrays can modify and control light-matter interactions in novel regimes of cavity QED, collective atom-field interactions and nonequilibrium driven-dissipative systems.

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

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA 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 cavity QED, many-body atomic physics, atom arrays, driven-dissipative open quantum systems is strongly preferred.

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
3/1/2027 Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
HR-OPSC@arizona.edu Open Date
7/7/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to your CV and cover letter, 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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