Yau Mathematical Sciences Center(YMSC)
Position ID:
YMSC-POSTDOC1 [#30356]
Position Title:
YMSC POSTDOCTORAL
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Beijing, Beijing, China
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/04/30 11:59PM
(posted 2025/08/10, listed until 2026/04/30)
(posted 2025/08/10, listed until 2026/04/30)Position Description:
Position Description
The String Theory group of the Yau Mathematical Sciences Center (YMSC) at Tsinghua University invites applications for several postdoctoral positions starting in the fall of 2026 in the areas of string theory, quantum field theories, mathematical physics, and quantum gravity. The position is for two years with a possibility of an extension of another year. YMSC was established in 2009 and now has more than 80 faculty members working in various areas of mathematics. YMSC is at the forefront of research exploring the intersection between physics and mathematics. Current faculty members of the String Theory group include Chi-Ming Chang, Babak Haghighat, Ling-Yan Hung, Si Li, Wei Song, Junya Yagi, and Wenbin Yan. More information about our group can be found at https://ymsc-strings.github.io/people-faculty.html and https://ymsc.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/Research/Research_Teams.htm. YMSC offers very competitive packages, including competitive salaries and benefits, and a generous travel grant to encourage collaboration and interaction with top research centers around the world. Completed applications must contain a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, as well as three reference letters, which can be submitted through this website. While the position is open all year round, we highly recommend that you submit your application before December 20, 2025, to ensure full consideration.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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