The Theoretical High Energy Physics Group in School of Physics at Sun Yat-sen University (also known as Zhongshan University) invites applications for two postdoctoral and research fellow positions to start in fall 2019 or later. Current members in the group include Prof. Hong-Hao Zhang, Asso. Prof. Zhao-Huan Yu, Asso. Prof. Yiwen Pan, Dr. Chengfeng Cai and Dr. Seishi Enomoto.
Successful applicants are expected to work on one of the following directions:
1. Particle Physics phenomenology, especially on dark matter, composite Higgs, extra dimensions, supersymmetric models, neutrino physics, reheating and inflation, gravitational waves, etc.
2. Particle Physics theory and mathematical physics, including but limited to topics like supersymmetric field theories, string-/field-theoretic dualities in various dimensions and conformal field theories.
The applicant should send her/his application via email to,
zhh98@mail.sysu.edu.cn, which includes
1. a CV,
2. a research plan,
3. a list of publications,
4. and two or three reference letters.
All the material should be sent directly to the above email address.
The deadline for full consideration is, 30 June 2019. Those who pass the first evaluation will be invited for interview.
We provide a competitive salary and additional housing benefits through the university. The initial appointment for postdoctoral positions is for 2 or 3 years with possible renewal, and 5 years for research fellow positions. The annual salary is 270k - 470k RMB (about 40k - 70k USD) according to qualification, research experience and performance. The position is based in Guangzhou, China.
Sun Yat-sen University is a TOP 10 universities in China. The university is located in Guangzhou, one of the largest metropolitans in China. Benefiting from its location close to Hong Kong and Macau and the regional advantage of opening and economic development, SYSU is an important base for high-level talents and scientific research.
We welcome highly motivated applicants who have obtained or about to have a Ph.D. in theoretical and phenomenological particle physics or related fields. English is the working language and non-Chinese speakers are welcome to apply.
The positions are available immediately, and remain open until filled. The applicants should submit her/his application directly to Prof. Hong-Hao Zhang <
zhh98@mail.sysu.edu.cn>.