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Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) is seeking to fill a number of postdoctoral positions on Astrophysics. Observers, theorists, and instrumentalists are all encouraged to apply.

Research fields of Astrophysics at SHAO include black hole astrophysics and AGN, galaxy formation and evolution, cosmology, star formation, the structure and evolution of the Milky Way, high-energy astrophysics, radio astrophysics (especially SKA, sub-millimeter VLBI science), numerical astrophysics, gravitational wave astrophysics, exoplanets, and astrostatistics. SHAO employs a mix of Chinese and international astrophysicists, including more than 50 faculty members, 20 postdocs, and 100 PhD students. More information can be found at http://astro-en.shao.cas.cn.

SHAO belongs to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which provides a diverse setting and research facilities, such as LAMOST, FAST etc. The institute also possesses its own facilities such as the 65-m Tianma radio telescope and excellent computational facilities. SHAO is deeply involved in SKA project, especially is pushing to construct the China SKA Regional Centre,and leading the pre-study of the key SKA science on the detection of Epoch of Reionization in China.SHAO is the host institute of one of the four Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST) science centers, and leading the science developments of the two instruments, MCI and IFS, on board of CSST. SHAO is also leading the study of the Earth 2.0 space mission aiming at detecting habitable Earth-like planets around solar type stars. SHAO is developing the projects on Ultraviolet, Infrared, Interferometry, ngEHT and Space Low Frequency Radio Observatory. Members of the institute are also actively involved in other various international and domestic projects such as EHT, HUBS, LHAASO, LAMOST, LAGER/CIDER, HXMT, eXTP, JCMT, KAGRA, Taiji and LISA.

The SHAO postdoctoral fellowships are intended for active young researchers of all nationalities, and successful applicants are expected to work with one or more of the faculty members. The appointment is awarded for two years initially, extendable for up to four years, and the start date is flexible. The salary is dependent on qualification and experience.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, brief research summary and plan, and arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly to Prof. Minfeng Gu at <newpositions@shao.ac.cn>. For full consideration, applications should arrive before December 3, 2024.  

Faculty Positions at Shanghai Astronomical Observatory

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Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) is seeking to fill several faculty positions on Astrophysics. Observers, theorists, and instrumentalists are all encouraged to apply.

Research fields of Astrophysics at SHAO include black hole astrophysics and AGN, galaxy formation and evolution, cosmology, star formation, the structure and evolution of the Milky Way, high-energy astrophysics, radio astrophysics (especially SKA, sub-millimeter VLBI science), numerical astrophysics, gravitational wave astrophysics, exoplanets, and astrostatistics. SHAO employs a mix of Chinese and international astrophysicists, including more than 50 faculty members, 20 postdocs, and 100 PhD students. More information can be found at http://astro-en.shao.cas.cn.

SHAO belongs to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which provides a diverse setting and research facilities, such as LAMOST, FAST etc. The institute also possesses its own facilities such as the 65-m Tianma radio telescope and excellent computational facilities. SHAO is deeply involved in SKA project, especially is pushing to construct the China SKA Regional Centre, and leading the pre-study of the key SKA science on the detection of Epoch of Reionization in China. SHAO is the host institute of one of the four Chinese Space Station Telescope (CSST) science centers, and leading the science developments of the two instruments, MCI and IFS, on board of CSST. SHAO is also leading the study of the Earth 2.0 space mission aiming at detecting habitable Earth-like planets around solar type stars. SHAO is developing the projects on Ultraviolet, Infrared, Interferometry, ngEHT and Space Low Frequency Radio Observatory. Members of the institute are also actively involved in other various international and domestic projects such as EHT, HUBS, LHAASO, LAMOST, LAGER/CIDER, HXMT, eXTP, JCMT, KAGRA, Taiji and LISA.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. degree and have a demonstrated record of outstanding research, along with a strong commitment to contribute to graduate education (but 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 Prof. Minfeng Gu at <facultypositions@shao.ac.cn>.

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 December 3, 2024.