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Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Physics

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 22, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Physics
Posting Number	req24212
Department	Physics
Department Website Link	https://w3.physics.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona (UA) Physics department is excited to invite applications for Postdoctoral Research Associates interested in research related to Theoretical High-Energy Physics. We are hiring for two positions: one with focus on Scattering Amplitudes to join the group of Callum Jones, and one with focus on particle physics Beyond the Standard Model to join the group of Shufang Su. Start dates August 24, 2026 or a mutually agreed upon date. 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	Develop and lead an independent research agenda centered on theoretical high-energy physics; disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities. Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events (e.g., talks, workshops, visitor programs, etc.) as needed and relevant to research agendas. Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of an inclusive academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students). Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. or equivalent degree in physics or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications	Candidates with a PhD in Theoretical High-Energy Physics are preferred. Research experience relevant to one or more of the following scientific areas: Particle Physics, Quantum Field Theory, Scattering Amplitudes, Effective Field Theory, Quantum Gravity, String Theory, Gravitational Wave Physics, Theoretical Cosmology.
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	2
Target Hire Date	8/24/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Callum Jones: crtjones@arizona.edu Shufang Su: shufang@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/22/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume, Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Required documents to complete application are as follows: -Cover Letter -Curriculum Vitae -Statement of Research Interests -Three Letters of Recommendation
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