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City University of Hong Kong, Physics

Position ID:
City University of Hong Kong-Physics-PHDPOSTDOC [#31098]
Position Title: 
Phd and Postdoc in condensed matter theory and quantum physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Subject Areas: 
Physics / Condensed Matter Theory
Quantum Science & Engineering / Physics
Materials Science / Computational
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2025/11/04)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

We invite talented and motivated applicants for PhD and Postdoc positions in the group of Haowei Xu (https://www.haoweixu.com/) at the Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on cutting-edge projects at the intersection of condensed matter physics, computational materials, and quantum engineering. Located at the center of Hong Kong, the City University of Hong Kong is a top-tier university in Asia. It offers a vibrant scientific community and an excellent quality of life. 

About the Role: 
The successful candidate will be expected to: 
  • Carry out high-quality research under the supervision of our experienced faculty members. 
  • Participate in the development of theories, and perform numerical simulations. 
Key Requirements for Postdoc: 
  • Requires a PhD in Physics or closely related disciplines. 
  • Experience with numerical software (VASP, Quantum Espresso) and programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is required. 
  • Experience with machine learning is highly preferred. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
Key Requirements for PhD: 
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree with outstanding performance in Physics or related fields from a recognised university. Applicants should expect to complete their Bachelor's degree before September 2026; or hold a Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) in Physics or related fields from a recognized university or hold a higher research degree (or equivalent qualification) in Physics or related fields from a recognized university. 
  • A minimum Bachelor's GPA of 85/100, 3.5/4.0 or First Class Honors/Distincion (or equivalent award classification) is required. A GPA above 90/100 or 3.85/4.0 is preferred. 
  • Strong interest/experience in theoretical and computational physics, particularly ab initio calculations (including DFT). Experience with machine learning is highly preferred. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English. The English proficiency requirement can be found at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/research-degree-programmes/entrance-requirements under "college of science". 
  • The departmental deadline for applications is December 1, 2025. Equivalent qualifications mentioned above include relevant professional qualifications and other scholarly achievements recognized by the University. 
About Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 
HKPFS was established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009 and aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities. It provides an annual stipend of HK$337,200 (approximately US$43,230) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,000 (approximately US$1,790) per year for each awardee for a period up to three years. More details can be found at: https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs ;

What We Offer: 
  • A vibrant, inclusive, and supportive research environment. 
  • Computing resources. 
  • Opportunities for career development and networking. 
  • Competitive stipend and benefits. 
  • The chance to live in Hong Kong renowned for its quality of life and cultural activities. 

How to Apply and required documents: 
  • Personal CV 
  • Transcripts in English (for PhD only)
  • English proficiency test scores (applicable if the language of teaching at your institution is not English, for PhD only) 
  • Two or more confidential reference letters to be uploaded to AJO before the deadline 
  • Publication list if applicable.  
  • Please also follow the instructions at: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/phy/research-degree/phd-physics ;

For further inquiries about the position, please contact: Haowei Xu: [haoweixu@cityu.edu.hk] 

The City University of Hong Kong is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Publication list
  • Transcript
  • English Test Results (optional)
  • Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
haoweixu@cityu.edu.hk, https://www.haoweixu.com/
email address
 
5/F, Yeung Kin Man Academic Building (YEUNG)
City University of Hong Kong
Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR