Joint Postdoctoral Research Position in Condensed Matter Theory

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Tsung-Dao Lee Institute Shanghai, China

About the position

Position Description The Condensed Matter Division at the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, invites applications for a joint postdoctoral research position. Successful candidates will collaborate with Prof. Xin Liu and Prof. Qian Niu (T.D. Lee Chair Professor, adjunct from USTC). This position focuses on a theoretical studies of condensed matter physics, with emphasis on the following frontier topics: - Topological quantum matter, non-Abelian braiding statistics and their applications - Quantum geometry effects (Berry phase, quantum metric) in condensed matter physics. - Transport phenomena in superconducting and electronic quantum devices. - Semiclassical theory of Bloch electrons The position is for a full-time employment for an initial appointment for 2 years, extendable to 3 years based on performance. Start date is as per agreement. We offer a competitive annual salary of minimal 312,000 CNY (≈43,000 USD) plus a 15,000 CNY (≈2,150 USD) settlement allowance. Additional benefits are possible according to the performance of the applicant. Applicants who are also selected for the SJTU Siyuan Postdoctoral Fellowship will get 450,000 CNY (≈62,000 USD) annual salary, plus a 30,000 CNY (≈4,100 USD) settlement allowance. Application Requirements 1. Curriculum vitae 2. Research statement outlining past achievements and future interests. 3. Publication list 4. Three reference letters Applicants can be sent directly to Prof. Xin Liu (phyliuxin@sjtu.edu.cn ). Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) was founded in November 2016, following the proposal of Professor Tsung-Dao Lee (Nobel Prize in Physics 1957), to promote fundamental science and to provide a platform for international scientific communications and collaborations. TDLI aims to become a world-leading research institute in Physics and Astronomy. Currently, the institute is developing frontier research programs in the fields of Condensed Matter Physics,, Particle & Nuclear Physics, and Astronomy & Astrophysics. English is the working language at the institute. Further information about the TDLI can be found at [https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn]

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