Postdoctoral Research Associate -James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences

Postdoctoral Research Associate -James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences Posting Number req23031 Department James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci Department Website Link https://www.optics.arizona.edu/ Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Polarization Laboratory at the University of Arizona is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate I/II/III/IV/V (depending on experience) to contribute to ongoing research in imaging science for polarimetry. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Meredith Kupinski and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of staff and students.

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

• Conduct original research in polarizaiton imaging and contribute to the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments or simulations. 
• Develop, implement, and refine computational and/or experimental techniques relevant to the project. Analyze data, prepare publications, and present findings at scientific meetings and conferences. 
• Contribute to proposal writing and project reporting, as appropriate.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Interest in mentoring students and contributing to a collaborative academic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in optics, physics, engineering or related field upon hire.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
  
  
  
  
  

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 7/28/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Lisa Armijo-larmijo@optics.arizona.edu Open Date 6/4/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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