FACULTY AND POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR QUANTUM MATERIALS
PEKING UNIVERSITY, CHINA
The International Center for Quantum Materials (ICQM, http://icqm.pku.edu.cn/), Peking University, China, invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions and postdoctoral positions in the fields of experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics, material physics, and related areas. ICQM is dedicated to bringing in both internationally-renowned scientists and excellent young researchers from different areas of condensed matter and material physics and enabling them to work together productively. The center has 10 permanent positions (tenured and tenure-track faculty members) and an unlimited number of postdoctoral positions open for applications.
Positions and Qualifications
We are seeking exceptional candidates for all levels of faculty positions, including distinguished chair professors, tenured full/associate professors, as well as tenure-track associate/assistant professors. Candidates should have a Ph.D in a relevant discipline, an outstanding record of research accomplishments, and the capability to lead an independent research group. The individual’s work experience and research performance will determine the position offered. In particular, candidates applying for position of distinguished chair are expected to be internationally influential in a relevant discipline.
We are also seeking qualified candidates for postdoctoral positions. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline or expect a Ph.D. within a year, with a substantive record of research accomplishments, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty members in the Center. The research directions and informations of prospective advisors can be found in our website.
Salary and Benefits
All newly hired faculty members will be provided the necessary startup resource and research infrastructures. Annual salaries for regular positions range from 250K to 550K RMB (equivalent to US$38,500-85,000). Salaries for distinguished chair professors are internationally competitive and are to be separately negotiated in each case.
Postdoctoral fellows will be provided an annual stipend up to 200K RMB (equivalent to US $30,000), based on individual’s experience and research performance. Housing subsidies will also be provided.
To Apply:
Applicants should send a full curriculum vitae; copies of 3-5 key publications; three letters of recommendation; and a statement of research (for permanent position applicants only) to:
Professor Qian Niu at ICQM@pku.edu.cn
Application for a postdoctoral position can also be directly addressed to an individual prospective advisor.