Peking University, Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics

Position ID:Peking University-Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics-FACULTY2021 [#19895]
Position Title: Faculty Position in Astrophysics, Peking University
Position Type:Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Beijing, Beijing 100871, China [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Astrophysics / Astrophysics
Appl Deadline:2021/11/15 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/10/04, finished 2022/05/21, listed until 2022/04/03)
Position Description:    

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

Peking University invites applications for two faculty positions at the Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (KIAA) and the Department of Astronomy (DoA), starting on September 1, 2022. Faculty recruitment is open to qualified applicants in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics, including (1) observational cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, (2) planetary systems, star formation, and stellar populations, (3) high-energy and gravitational physics, (4) particle astrophysics, and (5) computational astrophysics.

Peking University is one of the top universities in China, with astronomers at the forefront of exciting domestic and international initiatives. We have a large and talented student body (80 graduate and 120 undergraduate students), a vibrant postdoctoral program (35 postdocs), and 25 diverse, active faculty. PKU astronomy has close links to a network of domestic and international astronomy centers, and regularly sponsors thematic workshops and conferences to provide a platform for scientific discussions. English is the working language of the KIAA, and we strongly encourage applicants of any nationality to apply.

For more information, see http://kiaa.pku.edu.cn/ and http://astro.pku.edu.cn

RANK: We seek well-qualified applicants at the level of tenure-track assistant professor or full professor. Particularly meritorious candidates will be considered at the level of chair professor.

START DATE: September 1, 2022

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, planetary sciences or related fields, a demonstrated record of research excellence, and potential to obtain external funding.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should submit the following: CV, brief summary of research and teaching experience, and plans for future research. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19895.

DEADLINE: Applications received prior to November 15, 2021, will receive full consideration.


Application Materials Required:
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Further Info:
http://kiaa.pku.edu.cn/
email address
 
Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Peking University
5 Yiheyuan Road
Haidian District
Beijing 100871
P. R. China