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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