Job Description
Postdoctoral Researcher, James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences Posting Number req25000
Department James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci
Department Website Link 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).
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 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates HR-OPSC@arizona.edu
Open Date 1/29/2026
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 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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