Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Institute for Advanced Study

931 31309
Position ID:
HKUST-Institute for Advanced Study-PDF_T25_1 [#31309]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Fellow
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Subject Areas: 
Physics / Astroparticle Physics, astrophysics, Astrophysics (astro-ph), Astrophysics Theory, hep, hep-ph, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), hep-th, HEP-Theory (hep-th), High Energy Physics, High Energy Theory, High Energy Theory Group, HP-Theory, Particle and Nuclear Physics, Particle Cosmology, Particle Physics, Particle Theory, Particle/Cosmology Theory, Physics, theoretical astroparticle physics, Theoretical Astrophysics, Theoretical cosmology, Theoretical high energy physics, Theoretical High-Energy, Theoretical Particle Physics, Theoretical Physics, Theoretical Physics, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), Astrophysics (astro-ph), GR-Cosmology (gr-qc), Theoretical Physics, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), Astrophysics (astro-ph), GR-Cosmology (gr-qc), Cosmology, Gravity, Astrophysics Theory, Particle Astrophysics, Theoretical Particle Physics, Particle/Cosmology Theory, Fundamental Theory/Cosmology, particl, Theoretical Physics, HEP-Phenomenology (hep-ph), Astrophysics (astro-ph), GR-Cosmology (gr-qc),Cosmology, Gravity, Astrophysics Theory, Particle Astrophysics, Theoretical Particle Physics, Particle/Cosmology Theory, Fundamental Theory/Cosmology, particle, Theory of Particle Physics
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/31 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/12/02)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The IAS Center for Fundamental Physics (IAS CFP) (http://cfp.ust.hk) of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the areas of theoretical particle physics, particle astrophysics and gravitational wave astronomy (LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA and Pulsar-Timing-Array programs preferred), and cosmology (duration: 2 years, renewable upon good performance and mutual agreement).

The faculty members of the IAS CFP are affiliated with the Department of Physics and/or the Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at HKUST, including Andrew Cohen, Tao Liu, Kam-Biu Luk, Kirill Prokofiev, Henry Tye (Emeritus), Yi Wang and Yue Zhao.

The salary of the position is highly competitive and will be commensurate with the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. For truly exceptional cases, appointment as non-tenure-track research assistant professor may be possible.

Application including curriculum vitae, list of publications, research statement, and at least three letters of reference must be submitted via Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin on 15 December 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three 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:
http://cfp.ust.hk
email address
 
IAS Center for Fundamental Physics
(c/o HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study)
Lo Ka Chung Building
Lee Shau Kee Campus
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay
Hong Kong