{"id":1036,"date":"2026-03-24T02:35:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T02:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theorylab-sjtu.com\/?p=1036"},"modified":"2026-03-24T02:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T02:35:59","slug":"postdoctoral-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theorylab-sjtu.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/24\/postdoctoral-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Postdoctoral Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/theorylab-sjtu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/84147313-0358-49e1-9d06-0352757b14df-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theorylab-sjtu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/84147313-0358-49e1-9d06-0352757b14df-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/theorylab-sjtu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/84147313-0358-49e1-9d06-0352757b14df-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/theorylab-sjtu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/84147313-0358-49e1-9d06-0352757b14df-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/theorylab-sjtu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/84147313-0358-49e1-9d06-0352757b14df.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job description:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>TheoryLab group<\/strong>&nbsp;at Shanghai Jiao Tong University invites applications for postdoctoral positions, with an expected start date of&nbsp;<strong>September 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of China\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are seeking outstanding candidates in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Theoretical high-energy physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Condensed matter theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft matter theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistical physics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience in one or more of the following areas is especially desirable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Holography (gauge\/gravity duality)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amorphous systems (glasses, liquids)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active matter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective field theories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrodynamics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ongoing collaborations with experimental groups provide opportunities to connect theoretical developments with real-world systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appointment &amp; Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Initial term:&nbsp;<strong>2 years<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible extension:&nbsp;<strong>+1 year<\/strong>, based on performance and funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internationally competitive salary<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated travel funding<\/strong>&nbsp;for conferences and collaborations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to apply for&nbsp;<strong>national and municipal fellowships and grants<\/strong>, allowing for significant salary increases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should submit the following materials electronically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Curriculum Vitae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of publications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research statement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three letters of recommendation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce7&nbsp;<strong>b.matteo@sjtu.edu.cn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Priority will be given to applications received by\u00a0<strong>May 15, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/inspirehep.net\/authors\/1327659\">Baggioli, Matteo<\/a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"mailto:b.matteo@sjtu.edu.cn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">b.matteo@sjtu.edu.cn<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Letters of Reference should be sent to:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:b.matteo@sjtu.edu.cn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">b.matteo@sjtu.edu.cn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job description: The&nbsp;TheoryLab group&nbsp;at Shanghai Jiao Tong University invites applications for postdoctoral positions, with an expected start date of&nbsp;September 1, 2026. 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