Postdoctoral Position at the Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysicsand（KIAA）and the Department of Astronomy (DoA) , Peking University

The Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (KIAA) and the Department of Astronomy (DoA) at Peking University (PKU), Beijing, China invite applications for KIAA Fellowships. For more information on these fellowships and all other postdoctoral opportunities at KIAA, see: http://kiaa.pku.edu.cn/Job_Opportunities/Postdoc_Positions.htm

KIAA Fellowships are open to applicants in any area of astrophysics. Candidates with a strong background in AI will receive special consideration. KIAA fellowships are awarded for two years, renewable for a third year subject to a performance evaluation and the availability of funding. Successful applicants are expected to carry out independent and original research in any field in collaboration with PKU astronomers. KIAA Fellows will receive some preference for selection of PKU Boya Fellows through KIAA. Prospective applicants are required to list possible faculty advisors at either KIAA or Department of Astronomy at PKU, and are encouraged to discuss possible collaborative projects with them.

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, seekiaa.pku.edu.cn

START DATE: flexible, with preferred start dates in May/September/December 2027

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, planetary sciences or related fields completed or expected by the start date, and a demonstrated record of research excellence. Preference will be given to applicants within 3 years of their PhD diploma. Candidates of any nationality are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications for KIAA Fellowships should be submitted athttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32986467

Application Details

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.

Applicants are required to identify faculty members with whom they could develop and pursue collaborative projects.