Postdoctoral Researcher, James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences

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

• 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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