Peking University invites applications for one faculty position at the Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (KIAA) and the Department of Astronomy (DoA), starting in 2026. This is a special round of recruitment, open only to candidates with an established, exceptional research record and reputation. The deadline for applications is Monday, August 11 at 5pm in Beijing. Candidates are recommended to contact us (contact Gregory Herczeg at gherczeg1@gmail.com) before submitting an application in this round.
Faculty recruitment is open to qualified applicants in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics, including (1) observational cosmology, galaxy formation and evolution, (2) planetary systems, star formation, and stellar populations, (3) high-energy and gravitational physics, (4) particle astrophysics, and (5) computational astrophysics.
Peking University is one of the top universities in China, with astronomers at the forefront of exciting domestic and international initiatives. We have a large and talented student body (80 graduate and 120 undergraduate students), a vibrant postdoctoral program (30 postdocs), and 25 faculty members. PKU astronomy has close links to a network of domestic and international astronomy centers, and regularly sponsors thematic workshops and conferences to provide a platform for scientific discussions. 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. English is the working language of the KIAA, and we strongly encourage applicants of any nationality to apply.
For more information, see
http://kiaa.pku.edu.cn
and
http://astro.pku.edu.cn
RANK: We seek exceptional applicants at the level of tenure-track assistant professor or full professor. Particularly meritorious candidates will be considered at the level of chair professor.
START DATE: September 1, 2026, negotiable
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, planetary sciences or related fields, a demonstrated record of research excellence, and potential to obtain external funding. For this round, candidates should have a research record and reputation, consistent with Hubble Fellows or prized institutional fellowships, including the Miller and Clay Fellowships.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should submit a CV, brief summary of research and teaching experience, and plans for future research and should arrange for at least three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted to Gregory Herczeg at gherczeg1@gmail.com.
DEADLINE: Applications received prior to August 11 at 5pm, will receive full consideration. Recommendation letters should arrive as soon as possible, but no later than August 20 at 5pm.
