Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 21, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Materials Science and Engineering
Posting Number	req24171
Department	Materials Science & Engr
Department Website Link	https://mse.engineering.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	1235 E. James E. Rogers Way , Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights	The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to perform research on semiconductor devices for next-generation computing, including quantum emitters and neuromorphic transistors. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in solid-state physics, electronic materials, or device fabrication and characterization along with experience in nanofabrication, electrical or optical measurements, advanced microscopy and 2D materials. 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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Duties and Responsibilities Research and scholarly activities: Conduct independent and collaborative research. Design experiments, develop models, and analyze results. Maintain accurate records of methods, data, and results. Present findings at internal group/project meetings. Publication and dissemination: Prepare high-quality manuscripts for major peer-reviewed journals. Contribute to conference presentations. Assist with progress reports. Mentorship: Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects. Provide training on experiments, simulations, and data analysis. Support the development of lab protocols, workflows and best practices. Grant and proposal development: Contribute to writing grant proposals. Identify new funding opportunities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Electrical and optical measurement skills. Knowledge of semiconductor device fabrication and characterization. Knowledge of solid-state physics and materials science. Skill in nanofabrication and cleanroom techniques. Ability to complete data analysis and programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB). Knowledge of 2D materials and quantum device. Collaboration and interdisciplinary research abilities.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD degree in Materials, Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Physics. Must be conferred before start date.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in semiconductor device fabrication and characterization. Experience in nanofabrication and cleanroom techniques.
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	Xiaodong Yan \| xyan@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/20/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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