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.org

We 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)