Postdoctoral Scholar – Atomic and Optical Physics - University of California, Berkeley - Department of Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Postdoctoral researcher in the area of atomic and optical physics, with extensive experience in modeling and experimental work. This position will be for one year, with the possibility of an extension for a second and third year, depending upon performance and availability of funding. The expected start date is Spring 2021. This is a full-time, 100% appointment.

This position will be in the Atomic Physics group in the Physics Department of UC Berkeley. The group focuses on applications of atomic-physics methods to a broad range of problems in fundamental and applied sciences. The research in this position will be focused on developing novel experimental techniques for remote-detection (for example, using atoms in the upper atmosphere) and laboratory based atomic magnetometry and applications.

Basic qualifications: (Required at the time of application)
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree or be in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. or equivalent international degree at the time of application.

Additional qualifications: (Required by start date)
Candidates must have obtained their Ph.D. or equivalent international degree by the start date of the job.

Preferred qualifications:
Experience with lasers, optics and electronics; modeling of light-matter interactions.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary range: $53,460 to $64,008 (full-time, 100% annual rate). Starting salary will commensurate with experience.