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Postdoctoral Fellowships
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Peking University
Department
Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics and Department of Astronomy
Number of Positions Available
4
Duration
2 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Haidian Qu
Beijing Shi,
China
Job Description
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. 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 25 faculty, 30 postdoctoral fellows, 90 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, see kiaa.pku.edu.cn
START DATE: flexible, with preferred start dates in May/September/December 2026
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 at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30597
Compensation and Benefits
Currency
467
Application Details
Application Instructions
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 21. Applicants are required to identify faculty members with whom they could develop and pursue collaborative projects.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2025 Oct 03
Application Deadline
2025 Nov 21