Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute

Position ID:

SJTU-Tsung-Dao Lee Institute-PPA [#19587]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics, T.D.Lee Institute,SJTU

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Shanghai, Shanghai 200240, China

Subject Area:

Astrophysics / Astrophysics

Appl Deadline:

2021/12/20 11:59PM help popup

finished (2021/09/14, finished 2022/06/25, listed until 2022/10/24)

Position Description:

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) in Shanghai, China (http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn) invites applications for several T. D. Lee postdoctoral research fellow positions in all areas of astrophysics, including high energy and gravitational wave astronomy, exoplanets, astrophysical dynamics, galaxy formation and evolution, cosmology and laboratory astrophysics.

We welcome highly motivated applicants who have recently obtained a Ph.D. degree or expect one prior to starting the position. The initial appointment is for 2 years with possible renewal up to 2 additional years. We offer a competitive salary (minimum 300,000 RMB per pear) and heavily subsidized housing options through the co-sponsor Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU).

The nominal start date is September 2021, but can be flexible.

Applicants will also automatically be considered for other postdoc positions supported by research grants,particularly in the areas of (1)exoplanet observations (Prof. Fabo Feng) and planet formation (Prof. Masahiro Ogihara);(2)Simulations of black-hole accretion flows (Prof. Yosuke Mizuno);(3)Plasma and high-energy particle astrophysics theory (Prof. Gwenael Giacinti) and experiments/observations (Prof. Hao Zhou).

TDLI, initiated by Prof. Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), is a newly established national research institute and the current director is Prof. Frank Wilczek (Nobel Prize in Physics 2004). TDLI supports research in high energy physics, astrophysics and quantum physics, and aims to become a top-notch physics and astronomy research institute in the world. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is the contractor and trustee of TDLI and is in charge of the operation of TDLI. TDLI has an internationalized environment with English as its working language. The TDLI astrophysics division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (http://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/). Current faculty members are active in exoplanets and dynamics, high-energy astrophysics, galactic/extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. TDLI has an active and growing international visiting professors program, and organizes many topical workshops and conferences each year to create a scientifically stimulating environment. TDLI expects to expand significantly in astrophysics in the coming years.

Applicants should submit their applications at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19587. They should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), a research statement (three-page maximum). Three reference letters should be submitted online at the same website. For other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy@sjtu.edu.cn.

For full consideration, all application material should be received before December 20, 2021. The search will remain open until the positions are filled.

Included Benefits: The position comprises comprehensive university benefit packages for faculty, including generous housing subsidies, medical insurance and retirement benefits.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statements (optional)
Publication list
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/

Room 107, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute
No. 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District
Shanghai, 200240
China