Peking University, Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Fellowship ID:
Fellowship Title:
KIAA Planet Formation Fellowship
Fellowship Type:
Postdoctoral
Location:
Beijing, Beijing 100871, China
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/15 11:59PM
(posted 2024/10/11, listed until 2025/04/11)
(posted 2024/10/11, listed until 2025/04/11) Description:
Description
The Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (KIAA) and the Department of Astronomy (DoA) at Peking University (PKU), Beijing, China invite applications for the KIAA Planet Formation Fellowship. All applicants will also be considered for KIAA Fellowships, unless noted otherwise. For more information on this fellowship and all other postdoctoral opportunities at KIAA, see: http://kiaa.pku.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities/Postdoc_Positions.htm The KIAA Planet Formation Fellowship is open to applicants with expertise in planet formation and related areas. The fellowship is awarded for two years, renewable for a third year subject to a performance evaluation and the availability of funding. Successful applicants are expected to carry out independent and original research in planet formation (simulations, theory, observations), including some collaboration with one or more PKU astronomers. Current and future KIAA faculty in planet formation include Ruobing Dong, Gregory Herczeg, and Lile Wang, and others. Astrophysics at Peking University includes a total of 23 faculty, 30 postdoctoral fellows, 80 graduate students, 120 undergraduates, and many visiting scholars. KIAA is located on the historic grounds of PKU, has English as the working language, and regularly sponsors thematic workshops and conferences to provide a platform for national and international scientific exchanges. Peking University astronomy hosts the CSST PKU Science Center, which will play a pivotal role in analysis of survey data from the Chinese Space Station Telescope. For more information, see http://kiaa.pku.edu.cn. START DATE: May/September/December 2025 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, planetary sciences or related fields completed or expected by the start date, and a demonstrated record of research excellence. Preference will be given to applicants within 3 years of their PhD diploma. Candidates of any nationality are encouraged to apply. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should submit the following: cover letter, CV, brief summary of research experience, plan of future research, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation to arrive by November 15. Applicants are encouraged to identify faculty members with whom they could pursue collaborative projects. Applications for the KIAA Planet Formation Fellowship should be submitted at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28865Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three to four reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the description.
Further Info:
Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Peking University
5 Yiheyuan Road
Haidian District
Beijing 100871
P. R. China
Peking University
5 Yiheyuan Road
Haidian District
Beijing 100871
P. R. China