Peking University, Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics

Fellowship ID:

Peking University-Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics-PLANETFORMATION2026 [#33028]

Fellowship Title:

PKU Planet Formation Fellowship

Fellowship Type:

Postdoctoral

Location:

Beijing, Beijing 100871, China

Subject Area:

Astrophysics / Astrophysics

Appl Deadline:

2026/11/16 23:59:59 (posted 2026/10/11, listed until 2027/04/11)

Description:

The Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (KIAA) at Peking University invites applications for the Planet Formation Fellowship. Faculty members working in planet formation and related fields include Ruobing Dong, Gregory Herczeg, Feng Long, and Lile Wang.

The fellowship is open to applicants with expertise in protoplanetary disks, planet formation, and related areas, including theory, simulations, machine learning, and observations. Successful candidates are expected to carry out independent and original research, while also engaging in collaborations with one or more faculty members listed above. The fellowship is awarded for two years, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Astrophysics at Peking University includes a total of 26 faculty, 35 postdoctoral fellows, 100 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

KIAA hosts a vibrant, inclusive, and international academic community, with English as a working language. KIAA regularly host seminars, workshops, and conferences that bring together leading scientists from around the world.

For more information, see: KIAA: https://kiaa.pku.edu.cn/

Start Date: Flexible in 2027

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, planetary sciences, or a related field, completed or expected by the start date, and demonstrated record of research excellence. Preference will be given to applicants within three years of their Ph.D. at the time of application. Candidates of any nationality are encouraged to apply.

Applications will automatically be considered for KIAA Fellowships, unless requested otherwise.

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 16. We suggest that the description of past research experience is 2 pages and plan for future research is 3 pages.

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. Letters should be submitted by 2026/11/16 11:59PM )

And anything else requested in the description.

Further Info:

https://kiaa.pku.edu.cn/

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