Postdoctoral Researcher, James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences

Overview

Postdoctoral Researcher, James

C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences. 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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• 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.

• PhD in Physics, or related areas (with a focus on quantum optics/AMO physics/QED).

• 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

• Open Date: 1/29/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Contact Information for Candidates: HR-OPSC
• 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.