Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Theoretical Nuclear Physics and Quantum Information Science

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Posted on: 4/21/2025

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Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Theoretical Nuclear Physics and Quantum Information Science
Posting Number req22543
Department Physics
Department Website Link https://w3.physics.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Department of Physics at the University of Arizona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in theoretical nuclear physics and quantum information science, beginning in Fall 2025 or later. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Pooja Siwach, incoming Assistant Professor of Physics and FRIB Bridge Faculty, on research projects at the intersection of nuclear structure, neutrino physics, and quantum computing.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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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Duties & Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to ongoing and new projects that may include:

  • Quantum algorithms for simulating many-body nuclear systems and neutrino dynamics.
  • Qutrit-based and hybrid quantum-classical approaches for many-body simulations.
  • Tensor network and entanglement-based methods in many-body physics.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A Ph.D. in theoretical nuclear physics, quantum information science, or a closely related field by the start date.
  • Strong experience in many-body quantum theory and/or quantum computing.
  • Experience with numerical methods or quantum simulation frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Shufang Su,
Department Head, Physics
shufang@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/21/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit the following materials:
  • A cover letter outlining research interests and relevant experience.
  • Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
  • Contact information for 3 references.
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