Postdoctoral Research Associate I

Postdoctoral Research Associate I

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Physics

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req25304

Department: James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci

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: 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

Expected End Date: 3/31/2027

Contact Information for Candidates
HR-OPSC@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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