Postdoctoral Research Associates in Astrophysics

Employer: Tsinghua University (website)

The Department of Astronomy (DoA) at Tsinghua University invites applications for postdoctoral positions in areas broadly related to cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, high energy astrophysics, exoplanets, and time domain astrophysics. Candidates with background in instrumentation, observation or theory are all encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to work closely with faculty members in similar areas, and will have access to a variety of domestic and international observing facilities and computational resources. Description of individual research programs can be found at the DoA web site.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field by the date of appointment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, national or cultural origins. The main selection criteria are research accomplishments and potential for future success.

A complete application should include a curriculum vita, a list of publications, and a statement of previous research and future plan, all in one PDF file, and be sent via email to: doa_hr@mailoa.tsinghua.edu.cn. The applicant should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address. Initial appointment is for two years, renewable for a third year depending on performance and funding. Successful candidates will be offered competitive salary compensation and housing accommodation.

The appointment is for a period of two years, renewable for a third year subject to a performance review and the availability of funding.

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following by email to doa_hr@mailoa.tsinghua.edu.cn :

• a CV
• a list of publications
• a statement of previous research and future plan
• three letters of recommendation

Contact for Inquries

• Contact: Ms. Jia Li
• Email: doa_hr@mailoa.tsinghua.edu.cn
• Tel: +86 10 62794613
• http://astro.tsinghua.edu.cn

Salary

• Depending on qualifications and experience.
  Minimum Qualifications
• Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field by the date of appointment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of gender, national or cultural origins.

Deadline

• The formal deadline is Nov. 30 of every year for full considerations, although applications will be considered all year around.