Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Physics
Position ID:
HKUST-Physics-POSTDOC_WATANABE [#31526]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Subject Areas:
Physics / Condensed Matter Physics, Condensed Matter Physics; Condensed Matter Theory; Computational Physics; X-ray Spectroscopy; Electronic Structure; Ultrafast Dynamics, Condensed Matter Theory, condensed matter theory, theoretical physics, quantum photonic theory, AMO theory, Physics, theoretical condensed matter physics, Theoretical condensed matter physics; high energy physics or mathematical physics; Condensed Matter Theory, many-body quantum geometry; altermagnetism; cavity quantum science; quantum non-equilibrium processes; Casimir physics , Non-equilibrium quantum physics, Nonequilibrium physics in bulk and molecular quantum materials, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum phase transitions, Quantum Science + Quantum Information Science + Quantum Optics + Theoretical Physics, Quantum Transport in topological phases, Statistical physics of classical and quantum systems, Theoretical condensed matter physics, Field theory, Quantum information theory, Theoretical Physics, Interdisciplinary applications, Theoretical Physics, Theoretical Quantum Condensed Matter, Topological quantum matter
Appl Deadline:
none (listed until 2026/06/28)
Position Description:
Position Description
Postdoctoral researcher positions in theoretical condensed matter physics are available in Prof. Haruki Watanabe’s research group in the Department of Physics at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The postdoctoral researcher will work primarily with Prof. Haruki Watanabe, a newly appointed faculty member at HKUST, and is expected to contribute actively to the research program of his group. HKUST hosts a strong and vibrant Condensed Matter Theory community. In addition to Prof. Watanabe’s group, the department includes faculty members such as Prof. Xi Dai, Prof. Kam Tuen Law, Prof. Junwei Liu, Prof. Hoi Chun Po, and Prof. Xue-Yang Song. The successful candidate will benefit from a stimulating research environment and ample opportunities for scientific interactions within the department.The position is expected to start as early as March 2026, with flexibility depending on the candidate’s availability. The monthly salary ranges from HK$28,000 to HK$40,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will initially be for one year (12 months), renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement. Fringe benefits, including medical and dental benefits and annual leave, will be provided where applicable.
Opportunities to attend and present at international conferences and workshops will be provided, with expenses covered in accordance with university regulations.
Qualifications:
- PhD in theoretical condensed matter physics or a closely related field
- Strong potential for independent research
- Topological phases of matter
- Generalized symmetries and symmetry-based classification of quantum phases
- Non-equilibrium quantum systems, including Lindbladian dynamics and open quantum systems
- Strongly correlated quantum many-body systems
The position remains open until filled; applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants should send a Curriculum Vitae with a publication list directly to Prof. Haruki Watanabe (hwatanabe@ust.hk) by email. The subject line of the email should be 'Postdoc-Physics-HKUST’.
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- Contact: Prof. Haruki Watanabe
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- Department of Physics
Room 4461, 4/F, Lifts 25-26
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Clear Water Bay
Kowloon
Hong Kong
- Department of Physics
- Web Page: https://physics.hkust.edu.hk/