Job description:
The TheoryLab group at Shanghai Jiao Tong University invites applications for postdoctoral positions, with an expected start date of September 1, 2026.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of China’s leading research institutions, with a strong international profile and a rapidly growing physics department. The School of Physics and Astronomy offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment, with active interactions across condensed matter, high-energy physics, and complex systems, as well as strong international collaborations.
Research Areas
We are seeking outstanding candidates in:
- Theoretical high-energy physics
- Condensed matter theory
- Soft matter theory
- Statistical physics
Experience in one or more of the following areas is especially desirable:
- Holography (gauge/gravity duality)
- Amorphous systems (glasses, liquids)
- Active matter
- Effective field theories
- Hydrodynamics
Ongoing collaborations with experimental groups provide opportunities to connect theoretical developments with real-world systems.
Appointment & Benefits
- Initial term: 2 years
- Possible extension: +1 year, based on performance and funding
- Internationally competitive salary
- Dedicated travel funding for conferences and collaborations
- Opportunities to apply for national and municipal fellowships and grants, allowing for significant salary increases
Application Materials
Applicants should submit the following materials electronically:
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of publications
- Research statement
- Three letters of recommendation
📧 b.matteo@sjtu.edu.cn
Deadline
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Priority will be given to applications received by May 15, 2025.
Contact:
Letters of Reference should be sent to: