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

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reduction

Recreation & cultural activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona Departments of Physics and Astronomy invite applications for a postdoctoral research position in gravitational physics and extreme electrodynamics. The successful candidate will join a collaborative group with faculty and students, engaging in theoretical and computational work.

The position offers NIH salary guidelines, full benefits, and a supportive, interdisciplinary environment with opportunities for collaboration across related research areas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out an independent research program in gravitational physics and/or extreme electrodynamics.
• Collaborate with group members and other faculty as appropriate.

Skills

Analytical methods

Education

Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics

Job description

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

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.

Job Facts

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

Open Date: 10/1/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Contact Information for Candidates

Sam Gralla, Ph.D.

Professor, Physics

[e-mail]

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