Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 04, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req20510
Department	Physics
Department Website Link	http://www.physics.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Wang Lab at the University of Arizona is currently accepting applications for an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in one or both of the following areas: (1) the design, fabrication, and characterization of Josephson Junctions and other superconducting devices; (2) emerging spintronics materials and devices, with a focus on ultrafast and ultralow energy switching in ferrimagnetic and antiferromagnetic systems. More information about the Wang Lab can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/spin-lab/. This is a year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance. 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	The Wang Lab at the University of Arizona is currently accepting applications for an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.
Minimum Qualifications	Candidates should hold a PhD in physics or a related field upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications	The ideal candidate should have strong experience in one or both of the following areas: (1) the design, fabrication, and characterization of Josephson Junctions and other superconducting devices; (2) emerging spintronics materials and devices, with a focus on ultrafast and ultralow energy switching in ferrimagnetic and antiferromagnetic systems.
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	11/1/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Weigang Wang wgwang@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/9/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Applicants should prepare a CV, a statement of research interests outlining your future research plans, and the contact information of three references.
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