Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysics, T.D. Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

About this position

• The Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn)
• invites applications for several T. D. Lee prize postdoctoral
• fellowship positions in astrophysics. We are seeking candidates in all
• areas of astrophysics, including both theory, observations and data
• analysis (application of AI), with topics ranging from high-energy and
• time-domain astronomy, exoplanets and stars, plasma astrophysics, to
• galaxies and cosmology. We welcome highly motivated applicants who
• have recently obtained a Ph.D. degree or expect one prior to starting
• the position. The initial appointment is for 3 years with possible
• renewal of additional years. We offer a competitive salary (minimum
• 312,000 RMB per year) and subsidized housing options through the
• co-sponsor Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). A fellow will have
• his/her own research fund for independent research. The nominal start
• date is September 2027, but can be flexible. Applicants will
• automatically be considered for other postdoc positions supported by
• research grants, particularly in the areas that TDLI astrophysics
• faculty members are currently active (see
• https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/en/research/astronomy-and-astrophysics-division
• ) TDLI is a national research institute named after the renowned
• Chinese-American physicist Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize 1957). TDLI is
• devoted to fundamental research and graduate training in astrophysics,
• particle physics and condensed matter physics. The TDLI astrophysics
• division currently has 20 faculty members: 16 in astrophysics and 4 in
• plasma physics (including laboratory astrophysics). The division is
• expected to undergo significant expansion in the coming years.
• TDLI/SJTU is building 4.4-meter spectroscopic telescope, to be
• completed in early 2027, for time-domain science (e.g. supernovae and
• other transients), cosmology and exoplanets. Faculty at TDLI has ample
• computational resources. TDLI has an internationalized environment
• with English as its working language. TDLI has an active visitor’s
• program, and organizes topical workshops and conferences each year to
• create a scientifically stimulating environment. The TDLI astrophysics
• division works closely with the astronomy department at SJTU (https://astro.sjtu.edu.cn/en/),
• and also enjoys a unique interdisciplinary research environment of
• TDLI. Applicants should submit their applications at ${ThisURL}. They
• should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a
• publication list), a research statement (three-page maximum). Three
• reference letters should be submitted online at the same website. For
• other inquires please send an email to leeastronomy@sjtu.edu.cn. For
• full consideration, all application material should be received before
• December 20, 2026. The search will remain open until the positions are
• filled. Included Benefits: The position comprises comprehensive
• university benefit packages for faculty, including generous housing
• subsidies, medical insurance and retirement benefits.