Peking University, Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics

Fellowship ID:

Peking University-Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics-FELLOWS2025 [#30597]

Fellowship Title:

KIAA Fellowships

Fellowship Type:

Postdoctoral

Location:

Beijing, Beijing 100871, China

Subject Areas:

Astrophysics / Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astrophysics and Gravitational Physics

Appl Deadline:

(posted 2025/09/23, updated 2025/09/18, listed until 2025/11/30)

Description:

The Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (KIAA) and the Department of Astronomy (DoA) at Peking University (PKU), Beijing, China invite applications for KIAA Fellowships. For more information on these fellowships and all other postdoctoral opportunities at KIAA, see: http://kiaa.pku.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities/Postdoc_Positions.htm

KIAA Fellowships are open to applicants in any area of astrophysics. Candidates with a strong background in AI will receive special consideration. KIAA fellowships are 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 any field in collaboration with PKU astronomers. Prospective applicants are required to list possible faculty advisors at either KIAA or Department of Astronomy at PKU, and are encouraged to discuss possible collaborative projects with them.

Astrophysics at Peking University includes a total of 25 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 kiaa.pku.edu.cn

START DATE: flexible, with preferred start dates in May/September/December 2026

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 21. Applicants are required to identify faculty members with whom they could develop and pursue collaborative projects.

Applications for KIAA Fellowships should be submitted at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30597

Application Materials Required:

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

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

And anything else requested in the description.

Further Info:

kiaa.pku.edu.cn

Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics
Peking University
5 Yiheyuan Road
Haidian District
Beijing 100871
P. R. China