International Centre for Theoretical Physics – Asia Pacific Openings for Multiple Postdoctoral PositionsThe International Centre for Theoretical Physics – Asia Pacific (ICTP-AP), at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), will open multiple postdoctoral positions in 2026. The positions will provide successful candidates the opportunity to concurrently pursue their own research directions in gravitational-wave and/or dark-matter physics and phenomenology, while also collaborating with members of the ICTP-AP/UCAS LIGO group. About the InstitutionICTP-AP is the first UNESCO Category II center in fundamental sciences established in China. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to high-level research, education, and training in frontier areas of basic science and related interdisciplinary fields. The Center is jointly supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Italy), and is hosted UCAS.Official website:https://ictp-ap.org Position DetailsLocation: Beijing, ChinaDuration: Two years, renewable up to three yearsSalary & Benefits:Annual pre-tax salary of RMB 250,000 (excluding the employer’s contribution to social insurance and housing fund)Housing allowance: RMB 6,000 per monthGenerous support for travel and research expensesApplicants are encouraged to apply for national/postdoctoral fellowship programs; successful awards will lead to corresponding salary increasesAbout the group The successful candidates will join the gravitational-wave group at ICTP-AP and conduct research in collaboration with Andrew L. Miller at ICTP-AP, as well as other faculty, postdocs and students. The ICTP-AP gravitational-wave group focuses on using LIGO, Virgo and KAGRA as precision instruments to probe particle dark matter and exotic compact objects. It currently has two faculty members (Huaike Guo and Andrew L. Miller), five postdocs, and five PhD students. The group develops and applies robust data-analysis methods for continuous and long-duration gravitational-wave signals, and is involved in stochastic gravitational-wave background studies. Research spans gravitational-wave astronomy, particle physics, and statistical inference, and is carried out in close interaction with international collaborations. We welcome new collaborations and research directions. About Beijing Beijing is a vibrant international metropolis with a population of over 20 million, combining modern urban life with a rich cultural and historical heritage. The city is made up of many distinct neighborhoods and is surrounded by mountains, offering access to outdoor activities as well as nearby historical landmarks, including several well-preserved sections of the Great Wall. As a major transportation hub, Beijing provides convenient high-speed rail and air connections to other regions of China, making it easy to explore the country. Supported by a large academic community and a diverse international population, the city offers a stimulating environment for both professional and personal life at a reasonable cost of living. QualificationsA PhD in PhysicsStrong academic recordResearch experience in gravitational-wave physics, particularly in any of the following areas:Probes of dark matter with gravitational wavesContinuous gravitational wavesGravitational-wave searches for primordial black holesData analysis for next-generation ground- and space-based gravitational-wave detectorsDemonstrated ability to conduct independent research, with high-quality publications as first or lead author in top journals of the fieldApplication MaterialsCover letter and curriculum vitaeList of publicationsBrief research statement detailing the applicant’s experience and what they would like to do at ICTP-APTwo letters of recommendation from experts in the fieldApplication Submission Application portal:https://ictp-ap.org/form/112 After submitting the online application, the system will automatically generate links for uploading recommendation letters. Applicants should forward these links to their referees. Applicants will not have access to the recommendation letters. Recruitment ProcessApplications will be accepted starting from the date of announcement until the position is filledApplication review is expected to begin on January 23, 2026The start date is negotiable, with early start encouraged. Contact Information For any inquiries, please email Andrew L. Miller at: andrew.miller.ligo@ucas.ac.cn Address: Building 7, Zhongguancun Campus University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Haidian District, Beijing, China
Job description:The International Centre for Theoretical Physics-Asia Pacific (ICTP-AP) operates in affiliation to the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and is under the auspices of UNESCO, in cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the National Science Foundation China (NSFC) and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Trieste). More information about UCAS and ICTP-AP can be found at https://english.ucas.ac.cn and https://ictp-ap.orgWe invite applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in gravitational physics. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in general relativity, black hole and gravitational wave physics, and/or numerical relativity simulations. The position is for two years, with the possibility of a third-year extension. The salary for the position is around 320,000 CNY per year before tax. Additional funding is available for expenses of travels and conferences. The applicant should have: • A Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. An official proof of Ph.D. graduation by the time the position starts is strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.The successful applicant will work with Jun Zhang (https://inspirehep.net/authors/1286711) on gravitational effective field theories and gravitational wave physics. The selected applicant is also encouraged to collaborate with the other researchers in the Centre.Application Materials: • A cover letter and CV; • A list of publications; • A brief research statement; • Three reference letters from experts in the relevant fields.Interested applicants should submit the above materials at: https://ictp-ap.org/form/92After submission of the application form, a link to upload the reference letter will be generated. Please send the link to your referees to upload the reference letter.The anticipated start date for this position is October 2025, but an earlier start date is possible. The review of applications will begin in early January 2025, and the position will remain open until an outstanding candidate is selected. For further information, please contact zhangjun@ucas.ac.cn with the email subject “postdoc_2025”.Contact: Jun Zhang (zhangjun@ucas.ac.cn)
Job description:The International Centre for Theoretical Physics-Asia Pacific (ICTP-AP) operates in affiliation to the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and is under the auspices of UNESCO, in cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the National Science Foundation China (NSFC) and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Trieste). More information about UCAS and ICTP-AP can be found at https://english.ucas.ac.cn and https://ictp-ap.orgWe invite applications for a full-time postdoctoral position at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics Asia-Pacific (ICTP-AP) in Beijing, also in collaboration with the theory group of the Institut de Física d'Altes Energies (IFAE) in Spain, announces the opening of two postdoctoral positions for 2025. The candidate should have a doctoral degree and experience in High-Energy Particle Physics, especially in Effective Field Theory, S-matrix Bootstrap, Scattering Amplitudes, New Physics and its phenomenology. The successful candidate is expected to work with Prof. Teng Ma (https://inspirehep.net/authors/1064170?ui-citation-summary=true) in ICTP-AP and Prof. Alex Pomarol in IFAE. The candidate will spend three months each year visiting the theoretical group in IFAE. The position will be for two years, with the strong possibility of extending for the third year. The salary is around 320,000 CNY per year before tax. Additional funding is available for travel expenses, and benefits are purchased by the institute. Application Materials:1) A cover letter and CV;2) Research Statement;3) Three Reference Letters;4) List of Publications.Interested applicants should submit the above materials at: https://ictp-ap.org/form/91After submission of the application form, a link to upload the reference letter will be generated. Please send the link to your referees to upload the reference letter.Any questions regarding this position should be addressed to mateng@ucas.ac.cn, and pomarol@ifae.es with the email subject "PD_joint”.Review of applications will begin on Jan 1st, 2025, and continue until the positions are filled. The starting time for this position can be as early as possible.
Job description:The International Centre for Theoretical Physics-Asia Pacific (ICTP-AP) operates in affiliation to the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and is under the auspices of UNESCO, in cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the National Science Foundation China (NSFC) and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Trieste). More information about UCAS and ICTP-AP can be found at https://english.ucas.ac.cn and https://ictp-ap.orgWe invite applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in particle phenomenology. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in astrophysics and/or gravitational wave physics. The position is for two years, with the possibility of a third-year extension. The salary for the position is around 320,000 CNY per year before tax. Additional funding is available for expenses of travels and conferences. The applicant should have: • A Ph.D. in Particle Physics. An official proof of Ph.D. graduation by the time the position starts is strongly preferred. • Strong background in particle physics and familiarity with programming languages commonly used in particle physics research. • Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.The successful applicant will work with Xiaoyong Chu (https://inspirehep.net/authors/1065294) on dark matter physics and broader particle phenomenology. The selected applicant is also encouraged to collaborate with the other researchers in the Centre.Application Materials: • A cover letter and CV; • A list of publications; • A brief research statement; • Three reference letters from experts in the relevant fields.Interested applicants should submit the above materials at: https://ictp-ap.org/form/89#/After submission of the application form, a link to upload the reference letter will be generated. Please send the link to your referees to upload the reference letter.The anticipated start date for this position is October 2025, but an earlier start date is possible. The review of applications will begin in early January 2025, and the position will remain open until an outstanding candidate is selected. For further information, please contact chuxiaoyong@ucas.ac.cn with the email subject “postdoc_2025”.Contact: Xiaoyong Chu (chuxiaoyong@ucas.ac.cn)
Introduction of ICTP-APThe International Centre for Theoretical Physics Asia-Pacific (ICTP-AP) is in Beijing, China. It is a Category 2 Centre under the auspices of UNESCO in cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the National Science Foundation China (NSFC) and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Trieste). ICTP-AP operates in affiliation with the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and is an ICTP partner Institute. ICTP-AP aims to become a world-class research centre, a training centre for talented young scientists as well as an international centre for academic exchange. Fields:Theoretical physics and related fields.Job Description:The salary is around 320,000 CNY per year before tax. Additional funding is available for travel expenses, and benefits are purchased by the institute. Successful candidates will be encouraged to apply for the research associate project of CAS, once succeed, the salary will be increased accordingly.Application deadline and start date: This is a long-term open position, applications will be considered as they are received.Application Materials:Candidates should submit the following materials at: https://ictp-ap.org/form/85#/CV and List of publications;A brief research statement related to the program;3 reference letters from experts (including Ph.D./Postdoc supervisor) in the relevant fields.After submission of the application form, a link to upload the reference letter will display. Please send the link to your referees to upload the reference letter.Contact Information:Contacts: Ms MengPhone: 10-82648142 E-mail: mengfanzi@ucas.ac.cnAddress: No.80, Zhongguancun East Street, Beijing, China.ICTP-AP Official Web: https://ictp-ap.org
Introduction of ICTP-APThe International Centre for Theoretical Physics Asia-Pacific (ICTP-AP) is in Beijing, China. It is a Category 2 Centre under the auspices of UNESCO in cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the National Science Foundation China (NSFC) and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Trieste). ICTP-AP operates in affiliation with the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and is an ICTP partner Institute. ICTP-AP aims to become a world-class research centre, a training centre for talented young scientists as well as an international centre for academic exchange. Fields:Theoretical physics and related fields.Special consideration will be given to: Quantum physics; Gravitational wave physics and astrophysics; Particle physics and gravitational universe; Gravitational wave detection technology and precision measurement physics. Job Description:The faculty positions are required to have a postdoc, PhD or equivalent degree and have a demonstrated ability to conduct outstanding research. The faculty positions are expected to carry out excellent research, mentor postgraduate students, and promote the mission of the ICTP-AP in the region and beyond. Successful candidates will be part of ICTP-AP and have joint tenure track or faculty positions at UCAS. We will provide a competitive salary and good working conditions for successful applicants.This is a Long Term Open Application, Application Materials: 1. Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae; 2. List of publications; 3. Full text of 10 representative publications in 5 years; 4. Three reference letters from experts in the relevant fields; 5. Proposal for future research and related demand.Please submit your application at: https://ictp-ap.org/form/84#/After submission of the application form, a link to upload the reference letter will be displayed. Please send the link to your referees to upload the reference letter.Contact Information:Contacts: ICTP-AP OfficeAddress: No.55, Zhongguancun East Street, Beijing, China.Official Web: https://ictp-ap.orgPhone: 10-82648142E-mail: ictp-ap@ucas.ac.cn
Positions:Research Associate (reappointment or tenure-track possible). Fields:Physics (especially gravitational physics), astronomy & astrophysics, or related fields. Job Description:As a leading member institution of the Chinese space-based gravitational wave detection mission Taiji project, UCAS plays an important role in the R&D of space-based gravitational wave detection project in China. We invite applications from outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral scientists who have related backgrounds or are interested in gravitational-wave sciences to join UCAS.The position is based in Beijing and expected to carry out space-based GW detection mission aimed research.The term of initial appointment is two years with the possibility of reappointment. It is possible for an outstanding candidate to be prompted as a tenure-track assistant professor of UCAS. Requirements:Applicants should have Ph. D. or equivalent degree in physics, astronomy or related fields, and demonstrated ability to conduct outstanding research and mentor students.Prior experience in the science and technology of gravitational wave physics and gravitational wave astronomy would be very helpful but is not a requirement. Salary:The annual gross salary will be around 300k RMB depending on the post-holder’s experience. Application deadline and start date: Applications will be considered as they are received, the start date is flexible but as soon as possible.The deadline of submission is Sep 27, 2023. Application Materials:CV and List of publications;A brief research statement related to the program;3 reference letters from experts (including Ph.D./Postdoc supervisor) in the relevant fields.Application Materials should be submitted at: https://ictp-ap.org/form/46#/ After submission of the application form, a link to upload the reference letter will display. Please send the link to your referees to upload the reference letter. Contacts:E-mail: taiji@ucas.ac.cnTel: 010-82648142
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