"Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Schaibley Lab) - Physics"

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona (UA) Physics department is excited to invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate interested in research related to experimental 2D material physics research.

The start date would be August 24, 2026 or a mutually agreed upon date.

This is a year to year appointment, expected to renew through August 2028 contingent on departmental need, funding availability, and performance.

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

• Develop and lead an independent research agenda centered on 2D material physics research; disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities.
• Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events (e.g., talks, workshops, visitor programs, etc.) as needed and relevant to research agendas.
• Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of an welcoming academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with a PhD in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics are preferred.
• Research experience relevant to one or more of the following scientific areas: 2D material device fabrication, electron beam lithography nanofabrication, low temperature magneto-transport, scanning tunneling microscopy, scanning near field optical microscopy, low temperature optical microscopy.

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 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

Contact Information for Candidates

John Schaibley, Associate Professor of Physics
johnschaibley@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Four Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to your cover letter and curriculum vitae, please include the following with your application materials:

• Statement of Research Interests.
• Three letters of recommendation (attached as single files in the Additional Document slots)