Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Tucson, AZ 
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Job Description
Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number req18985
Department Physics
Department Website Link http://www.physics.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights

The Department of Physics at the University of Arizona is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work with Prof. Sam Gralla as part of the Simons Collaboration on Extreme Electrodynamics. The position will focus on magnetic field turbulence and related problems in strong-field electrodynamics, at the theoretical level and as applied to pulsar and black hole magnetospheres. The successful candidate will have a track record of published research in these or related areas as well as an eagerness to engage in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.

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 position will focus on magnetic field turbulence and related problems in strong-field electrodynamics, at the theoretical level and as applied to pulsar and black hole magnetospheres. The successful candidate will have a track record of published research in these or related areas as well as an eagerness to engage in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph. D. in physics or a related field upon hire
  • One year of research experience in mathematical turbulence theory
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in the theory of stochastic magnetic reconnection.
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 DOE
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 8/15/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Samuel Gralla,
samuel.gralla@gmail.com
Open Date 2/29/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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