Postdoctoral Research Associate I

Posting Number

req25304

Department

James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci

Department Website Link

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The postdoctoral researcher will lead a team of graduate students conducting research in quantum optomechanics, with an emphasis on shot-noise-limited measurement and control of high-Q nanomechanical oscillators for fundamental weak force tests. Expertise in optical cavities, interferometry, linear photodetection, and low noise radio-frequency noise analysis is required. Experience with cryogenics and nanofabrication is a plus. An option to co-teach the 5 week graduate course "Cavity Optomechanics" at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences is available.

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

Lead laboratory experiments with graduate students,
assist in drafting of manuscripts, present research at conferences.
Optional: Assist in lecturing a graduate level course in cavity optomechanics.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate degree in physics or engineering upon hire.
Hands-on expertise with optical cavities, interferometry, linear photodetection, and low noise radio-frequency noise analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in physics or engineering with an emphasis on experimental quantum optics, quantum optomechanics, or related AMO physics/engineering. In addition to the items listed in "additional minimum qualifications," experience with cryogenics and/or nanofabrication is desirable.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

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

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

3/31/2027

Contact Information for Candidates

HR-OPSC@arizona.edu

Open Date

2/27/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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