Postdoctoral Research Associate - Extreme NLO Interactions in Semiconducting Materials

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

The James C Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate extreme nonlinear optical interactions in semiconducting materials.

The position carries NIH salary guidelines and requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. Visa sponsorship is not available. 40 hours/week, full-time, on Tucson campus with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Physics, Applied Mathematics or a related field upon hire.
• Preference will be given to candidates having a strong record in developing novel computational strategies to solve complex physics problems with relevant experience in nonlinear analysis of PDEs and parallel computation.

Responsibilities

• Pursue research in semiconductor many-body theory and extreme nonlinear optics.
• Develop new computational strategies to port multi-dimensional integrodifferential equations, describing higher order scattering/correlations to specialist large scale GPU hardware.
• Carry out independent research, work closely with colleagues and disseminate research through publications.

Education

Ph.D in Physics, Applied Mathematics or a related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Extreme NLO Interactions in Semiconducting Materials

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Extreme NLO Interactions in Semiconducting Materials

Posting Number req27178

Department James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci

Department Website Link https://optics.arizona.edu/

Location Tucson Campus

Address Tucson, AZ USA

The James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences is seeking applicants to fill a Postdoctoral Research Associate position specializing in extreme NLO Interactions in semiconducting materials.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will berequired to pursue research in semiconductor many-body theory and extremenonlinear optics.
• Develop new computationalstrategies to port multi-dimensional integrodifferential equations,describing higher order scattering/correlations to specialist large scaleGPU hardware.
• Carry out independent research, work closelywith colleagues and disseminate research through publications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D in Physics, Applied Mathematics or arelated field upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates having a strong record in developing novel computational strategies to solve complex physics problems with relevant experience in nonlinear analysis of pdes and parallel computation.

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 10/26/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 9/28/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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