Position Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Position Status
Full-time
Open to
External and Internal
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Job Summary
The Physics Departmentin the College of Science, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will work with faculty in the UTA High Energy Physics group on the development of novel detector technologies and instrumentation concepts for future particle physics experiments. Research areas may include new and emerging quantum sensors based on nitrogen-vacancy centers, development of novel readout electronics and readout systems, and exploratory detector concepts that advance blue-sky instrumentation R&D for high energy physics. The position will provide opportunities to contribute to detector design, laboratory measurements, data analysis, prototype development, publications, and proposal development, while working collaboratively with faculty, students, and external research partners.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits at UTA
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CBC Requirement
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct research in high energy physics instrumentation and detector development, including the design, construction, testing, and characterization of novel detector systems and sensor technologies.
- Develop, align, operate, and maintain optical systems for laboratory-based detector measurements, which may include lasers, optical cryostats, microscopes, photodetectors, filters, lenses, optical mounts, and related instrumentation.
- Construct, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain experimental systems, including vacuum, cryogenic, optical, electronic, data acquisition, and detector readout systems.
- Contribute to the development and testing of quantum sensor platforms, including systems based on nitrogen-vacancy centers and related emerging technologies for high energy physics applications.
- Develop and use simulations, models, and analysis frameworks to support detector design, performance characterization, and interpretation of experimental results.
- Prepare research results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at conferences, workshops, and collaboration meetings.
- Mentor and train graduate and undergraduate students in laboratory techniques, data analysis, simulation tools, safe equipment operation, and research best practices.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, students, technical staff, and external collaborators to advance project milestones and contribute to a productive research environment.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related science or engineering field by the start date of the appointment.
- Experience with experimental research in high energy physics instrumentation, detector development, optics, electronics, quantum sensing, cryogenic systems, or a closely related area.
- Experience with data analysis, scientific programming, or simulation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and communicate results through publications, presentations, or technical documentation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and research collaborators.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The Department of Physics at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is an R1 research institution, offering postdocs opportunities in astrophysics, condensed matter, high-energy/nuclear physics, and medical biophysics. Postdocs work with esteemed faculty on projects funded by NASA, NSF, and DOE, with typical duties including research, mentoring, and publishing. The College of Science offers world-class educational and research opportunities with small class sizes and outstanding faculty mentorship.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
Working Title
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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