KIAA Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (KIAA) at Peking University (PKU), Beijing, China invite applications for (1) KIAA Postdoctoral Fellowships, (2) KIAA-Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Postdoctoral Fellowships, and (3) KIAA-International Centre of Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) Postdoctoral Fellowships. For more information on these fellowships and all other postdoctoral opportunities at KIAA, see: http://kiaa.pku.edu.cn/opportunities/postdoc

The KIAA Fellowships and other positions are open to qualified applicants in any area. The KIAA-CAS Fellowships gives preference to applicants whose research is closely related to observational facilities hosted by CAS, while the KIAA-ICRAR fellowship gives preference to applicants with interests in radio astronomy.  Successful applicants will be encouraged to carry out independent and original research as well as collaborate with staff at Peking University and partner institutes.

The KIAA and KIAA-CAS fellowships are for a period of two years, renewable for a third year subject to a performance evaluation and the availability of funding. The KIAA-ICRAR fellowships are four-year appointments, with the half based at KIAA and half at ICRAR.  The KIAA and KIAA-CAS fellowships are open to applicants of any nationality. Preference will be given to applicants within 3 years of their PhD diploma.

Astrophysics at Peking University includes a total of 25 faculty, 35 postdoctoral fellows, 60 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.

CAS is the largest national science institution in China and includes several national observatories and institutes in astronomy and astrophysics, located in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Kunming and other cities. CAS operates most of the major astronomical facilities in China, including LAMOST, 500m FAST and 65m Tianma radio telescopes, and is planning future facilities such as an optical/IR 12m telescope, several space telescopes, and international facilities such as TMT and SKA. For more information, see http://english.nao.cas.cn

ICRAR is a joint venture between Curtin University and the University of Western Australia, engaged in Astronomy research, engineering and data intensive astronomy. ICRAR is ranked as one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world and is a significant partner in SKA pre-construction activities. For more information, see http://www.icrar.org

Applicants should indicate which of the three fellowships they are most interested in. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss possible collaborative projects with faculty members at either KIAA or the PKU Department of Astronomy.

START DATE: May/September/December 2020

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, planetary sciences or related fields completed or expected by effective date, and a demonstrated record of research excellence. Candidates of any nationality are encouraged to apply to the KIAA and KIAA-CAS Fellowships.  The KIAA-ICRAR Fellowships are restricted to Chinese citizens

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants should submit the following by email to [email protected]:  CV, brief summary of research experience, plan of future research, and at least three confidential letters of recommendation to arrive by November 30. Applicants are encouraged to identify faculty members with whom they could pursue collaborative projects.

DEADLINE: Applications received prior to November 30, 2019, will receive full consideration.