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Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Experimental Particle Physics)

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Feb 07, 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Experimental Particle Physics)
Posting Number	req25108
Department	Physics
Department Website Link	https://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 a Postdoctoral Research Associate to pursue research related to Experimental Particle Physics. The successful candidate will help lead one of the UA Run 3 data analysis efforts at the ATLAS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. The successful candidate may also contribute to our HL-LHC ATLAS upgrade efforts. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A 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	Assume a leading role in the UA physics program pursuing Exotic physics on ATLAS. Contribute to ongoing HL-LHC upgrade activities of common interest. Develop a small program to contribute to ATLAS performance or operations activities. Significant expertise in jet physics exists at UA. Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or conference talks as needed and relevant to research agendas. Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of a welcoming and positive academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings and 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 Experimental Particle Physics are preferred.
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	Ken Johns kjohns@arizona.edu Erich Varnes varnes@arizona.edu
Open Date	2/6/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please include the following in your application materials: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research Interests
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