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Postdoctoral Research Associate II (James C. Wyant College Optical Sciences)

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Dec 23, 2025

Postdoctoral Research Associate II (James C. Wyant College Optical Sciences)
Posting Number	req24820
Department	James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci
Department Website Link	https://www.optics.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	We are seeking a talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, working in Professor Rongguang Liang's research lab. Our focus is on pushing the boundaries of 3D printing technology, particularly in the realm of organic and organic-inorganic polymeric materials with desired optical properties or functionalities. 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	Develop novel materials suitable for advanced 3D printing techniques, particularly two-photon polymerization and vat photopolymerization. Establish correlations between material performance and structural characteristics. Contribute to the conception, design, and execution of research projects aimed at addressing specific challenges. Pursue independent research interests while collaborating closely with internal and external scientists across varied disciplines. Work within a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve research objectives. Thoroughly document research findings, publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results at conferences.
Minimum Qualifications	A Ph.D. in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, or a related field. Experience in monomer synthesis and polymer synthesis. Experience in various material characterization techniques such as SEM, TGA, DSC, DMA, FTIR, etc. Experience in fundamental concepts in polymer chemistry. Proven track record of innovative experimental design and execution.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with sol-gel chemistry. Experience with powder-based organic-inorganic liquid suspensions. Experience with photo-based 3D printing 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	HR-OPSC@arizona.edu
Open Date	12/23/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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