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

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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• 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.

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