Postdoctoral Research Associate, Gravitational Physics/Quantum Field Theory/Extreme Electrodynamics

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Gravitational Physics/Quantum Field Theory/Extreme Electrodynamics Posting Number req27197 Department Physics Department Website Link https://physics.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Departments of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Arizona invite applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational physics and/or extreme electrodynamics. The successful candidate will join a collaborative research group that includes faculty Sam Gralla and Vasilis Paschalidis, affiliate faculty Paul Anderson, and a community of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The group also works alongside adjacent faculty, including CK Chan, Dan Marrone, and Chad Bender.

We welcome applicants whose research interests overlap with or complement our work in theoretical and computational general relativity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime and background electromagnetic fields, radio and optical interferometry, and compact object astrophysics. This position offers an opportunity to engage with a broad range of complementary research areas within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.

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

• The successful candidate will carry out an independent research program in one or more of the targeted areas and participate regularly in group activities.
• It is expected, but not required, that the applicant will also collaborate with other members of the group.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong foundation in analytical and/or numerical methods.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out an independent research program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications 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 8/23/2027 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Sam Gralla, Ph.D.

Professor, Physics

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