Postdoctoral Research Associate, Gravitational PhysicsQuantum Field TheoryExtreme Electrodynamics
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Tucson, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
| Postdoctoral Research Associate Gravitational Physics/Quantum Field Theory/Extreme Electrodynamics | |
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| Posting Number | req27197 |
| Department | Physics |
| Department Website Link | 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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services please click here. |
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| 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 |
| Open Date | 10/1/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply | Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please submit a Statement of Research Interest in lieu of a cover letter. |
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