Post-doctoral positions in theoretical, observational and computational astrophysics

The Institute for Astronomy at the School of Physics, Zhejiang University welcomes applications for several postdoc positions. Applicants in any of the following theoretical, observational and computational astrophysics fields will be considered, including theoretical and numerical cosmology, theoretical and numerical galaxy formation, feedback modeling from active galactic nuclei, evolution of intergalactic medium from the epoch of reionization to the present, interstellar medium and star formation, high-energy astrophysics, planetary science. The institute for Astronomy in the school of physics is expanding significantly, with current research activities covering accretion disk physics, hydrodynamic and N-body simulations of galaxy formation and intergalactic medium, exoplanets and others. Successful applicants are expected to spend 50% of working time by collaboration with Professors Renyue Cen, Xi Kang, Xinwu Cao, Beibei Liu, Miao Li, and Go Ogiya. Generous support for research related travel is provided. Significant computational resources are available. More information can be found at http://physics.zju.edu.cn/

Interested applicants should have recently completed their PhD in astronomy and astrophysics or related fields. The appointment is for two or three years (negotiable) and may be renewed for additional three years, depending on performance and funding situation. Internationally competitive compensation is provided, commensurate with qualifications, with further receiving housing subsidies. Successful applicants are normally expected to start at Zhejiang University no later than September 1, 2023.

Application material (CV, research achievements and future research plan) should be combined into a single PDF file, to be sent via email with the subject “Postdoc Application + (applicant name)” to [email protected], by December 30, 2022 to receive full consideration. The applicant should indicate which professor (see above) as the collaborator in the email.

Three letters of recommendation with subject “Recommendation Letter for (applicant name)” should be sent to the same email address prior to the deadline.