Faculty Position(s) on radio cosmology in Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Science

Purple Mountain Observatory (PMO) is seeking to fill one or two faculty positions in the area of radio cosmology. We are seeking for prospective faculty members with strong research track record, and international impact to join the group of SKA cosmology research in PMO. The candidate(s) who have the following skills will be given preference: radio astronomy technique and data analysis (single-dish and interferometry), and cosmology (e.g. CMB and large-scale structure) data analysis. Research fields in PMO include dark matter experimental searches, galaxy evolution and cosmology, high-energy astrophysics, and sub-mm astronomy. Members of the institute are actively involved in other international and domestic projects such as SDSS-IV, FAST, SKA and DAMPE. PMO is also hosting the Australia-China Consortium for Astrophysical Research and China Centre for Antarctic Astronomy. The Observatory is current a mixture of Chinese and international researchers, including 328 faculty members, 15 postdocs, and 89 PhD students. More information can be found at http://english.pmo.cas.cn.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree and have a demonstrated record of outstanding research, along with a strong commitment to involve graduate students in research (no teaching commitment is required). Active researchers of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. The salary and start-up grant will be highly competitive. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, publication list, and statement of research interests, and arrange three reference letters to be directly sent to Dr. Wang Hongbo and Email address [email protected]. If one has any inquires, please address to [email protected].

Applications will be considered until the positions are filled and the start date is flexible. To receive full consideration, all application material should arrive before 31st October, 2017.