Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School Of Physics

Position ID:SJTU-School Of Physics-POSAMG5 [#19238]
Position Title: Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Shanghai, Shanghai 200240, China [map] sort by distance
Subject Areas: Theoretical Physics / Gravitation Theory, Holographic Dualities, Mathematical physics, Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev model
Appl Deadline: finished (2021/08/22, finished 2022/08/27, listed until 2022/02/22)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Applications are invited to a two year postdoctoral opening in Theoretical Physics in the School of Physics of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. The successful candidate will join Prof. Antonio M. García-García  Research Group. For more information about his research see http://www.physics.sjtu.edu.cn/en/people/1/antonio. Theoretical physics research centers in Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Wilczek Quantum Center https://wqc.sjtu.edu.cn/ and Tsung-Dao Lee Institute  https://tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/EN/

Research profile: Research areas of current interest include the SYK model, quantum gravity, many-body quantum chaos and random matrix models. Candidates with experience in these areas are especially encouraged to apply though other research profiles, within the realm of theoretical physics and especially with a background in numerical simulations, will also be seriously considered. 

Requirements: A PhD degree in theoretical physics or related subjects.

Eligibility: Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply. The working language is English. 

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The starting date of the contract is fully flexible provided that the applicant has already a PhD degree. 

Salary:  Around 300000RMB per year before taxes. In the current year, the total tax rate was about 15% but the exact rate depends on marital status and nationality. Additional benefits include basic health insurance and travel grant to stimulate scientific exchange. An indication of the cost of living in Shanghai: Price of lunch/dinner on campus ~10-15RMB Monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment around campus ~5000RMB/month 

Miscellaneous:  Regarding Covid-19,  currently, there are no restrictions of any kind in Shanghai. 

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
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Further Info:
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School of Physics and Astronomy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China.