Position Description

FACULTY POSITIONS
Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica
Taipei, Taiwan

The Institute of Physics (IOP) at Academia Sinica, Taiwan’s premier research institution, invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks, with an expected start date of September 1, 2027. Proficiency in Chinese is not required.

IOP is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive research environment. We particularly encourage applications from women and other underrepresented groups in physics.

The Institute currently maintains internationally recognized research programs in:

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Medium and High-Energy Physics
• Soft Matter and Biological Physics

We are especially interested in candidates working in the areas of:

• Active Soft Matter
• Advanced Optical Spectroscopy
• Astroparticle Physics
• Bioimaging
• Collider Physics
• Cosmology
• Gravitational Physics
• Mechanobiology
• Molecular and Cellular Biophysics
• Nuclear Physics
• Quantum Materials and Quantum Devices

Outstanding candidates in other areas of physics will also be considered.

IOP is dedicated to excellence in fundamental research. Faculty members enjoy the freedom to pursue independent research in a highly collegial and collaborative environment. The Institute offers state-of-the-art facilities for advanced computation, quantum material synthesis and characterization, and optical microscopy. Researchers also benefit from access to Academia Sinica’s extensive shared core facilities, which provide world-class capabilities in advanced imaging, genomics, proteomics, nanotechnology, and high-performance computing. Together, these resources create an outstanding environment for frontier research across disciplines. Additional information about the Institute can be found at Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica and Core facilities, Academia Sinica.

Faculty members are eligible to apply for both internal funding from Academia Sinica and external funding from agencies such as the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). They may supervise Ph.D. students through the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) and through partner universities. Teaching is not required but is encouraged as part of the Institute’s commitment to graduate education.

Academia Sinica provides a family-friendly and supportive work environment. Newly recruited faculty members are eligible for faculty housing. On-campus childcare and kindergarten facilities are available, and bilingual (English–Chinese) education programs are offered at nearby schools.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field and should preferably have postdoctoral research experience. Successful candidates are expected to establish and lead internationally competitive, independent research programs that contribute to the Institute’s global reputation for excellence.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials through Academic Jobs Online:

1. Cover letter describing major research accomplishments
2. Curriculum vitae, including a complete publication list
3. Research statement
4. Up to five representative publications
5. Three or more letters of recommendation (submitted directly by referees through Academic Jobs Online)

For full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 1, 2026. Applications received after this date may be reviewed until the positions are filled.