About Tsung-Dao Lee Institute

Established in 2016 with the vision of Nobel laureate Tsung-Dao Lee, Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is dedicated to exploring the most fundamental questions in physics and astronomy. We delve into the connections between the universe's largest and smallest scales to uncover the basic laws of nature. We are seeking candidates passionate about advancing scientific frontiers and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across a broad range of fields.

English is the working language at TDLI, which forms a highly international research team with 30-40% of our full-time scientific members hailing from outside China.

Positions and Requirements

1. T. D. Lee Chair Professor/Distinguished Fellow/Senior Fellow (Tenured Faculty)

1) Tenured Professor (or an equivalent title) in a prominent university or research institution.

2) Leading talent with a proven track record of progressive achievements, innovative research outcomes, and major contributions in relevant research fields.

2. Tenured Fellow (Tenured Faculty)

1) Tenured Associate Professor (or an equivalent title) in a prominent university or research institution.

2) High-impact talent with recognized academic achievements in relevant research fields.

3. Tenure-track Fellow (Tenure-track Associate Professor)

1) Top achiever with a doctorate degree from a world-renowned university and at least three years of overseas work experience.

2) Hold a formal teaching or research position in a prominent university or research institution.

3) A top-notch talent among his or her peers, with leadership skills and research potentials.

4) Exceptions can be made for those who have extraordinary academic achievements.

4. Postdoctoral Scholar

T. D. Lee Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship

1) A three-year appointment with competitive salaries that are outstanding compared to other prestigious institutions worldwide, so that they can maintain a high standard of living in a cultured and safe environment in China.

2) A competitive salary (minimum RMB 312,000 per year) along with a comprehensive university benefits package, which includes substantial housing subsidies and medical insurance.

3) Start-up funding including travel support to encourage international collaboration, visits to other institutions, and attendance at conferences.

4) Exclusive Talent/Research Programs offering up to RMB 450,000 annually in personal salary or research funding for selected exceptional postdoctoral researchers, ensuring robust backing for cutting-edge initiatives.

5) Independence and Flexibility: Postdoctoral Scholars are empowered to design their own research paths by choosing collaborative faculty, fostering a tailored and fulfilling research experience aligned with their expertise.

SJTU Siyuan Postdoctoral Program

The SJTU Siyuan Postdoctoral Program is designed to attract exceptional doctoral graduates from prestigious universities and research institutions globally to engage in postdoctoral research within China. Applications for this program are typically accepted annually between March and April. For comprehensive details, one can refer to the SJTU Siyuan Postdoctoral Program.

Following onboarding, additional announcements regarding postdoctoral talent and research support programs will be periodically released.

Research Divisions

1. Astronomy and Astrophysics Division:

The division supports research in important forefront areas of astrophysics, from exoplanets/stars, high-energy and multi-messenger astrophysics, to galaxies and cosmology, including theory/computation, observation and laboratory astrophysics. Currently, the division is active in the following areas:

1) Galaxies and cosmology: galaxy evolution, large-scale structure of the universe, cosmology.

2) High-energy and relativistic astrophysics:  compact objects (black holes, neutron stars, and white dwarfs), gravitational waves, particle astrophysics

3) Exoplanets and stars:  discovery and characterization of exoplanets (including atmospheres), dynamics and formation of planetary systems, stellar astrophysics

4) Plasma astrophysics: laboratory astrophysics, high-energy density plasmas

2. Particle and Nuclear Physics Division:

The division has three groups carrying out forefront research.

1) Theory Group: Current research areas include physics beyond the Standard Model, neutrino and flavor physics theory and phenomenology, astroparticle physics, early universe quantum field theory and applications to gravitational waves, baryogenesis and dark matter, quantum chromodynamics and lattice gauge theory, parton distribution functions and higher-order calculations, effective field theory, and nuclear astrophysics.

2) Underground Experimental Group:

· Dark Matter Direct Detection and Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay (PandaX)

· Cosmic Neutrino Experiment (TRIDENT, JUNO, IceCube)

· Reactor Neutrino Experiment (JUNO)

3) Accelerator-based Experimental Group:

· LHC-ATLAS Physics and Detector Upgrade

· CEPC Physics and Detector R&D

· Fundamental and Applied Muon Science (Muon g-2, muEDM, SHINE Muon Source, Shanghai Muography)

· Light Dark Matter Search Experiment (DarkSHINE)

· Advanced Accelerator Study

3. Condensed Matter Division:

The division is dedicated to investigating high-temperature, unconventional and topological superconductivity, quantum transport in low-dimensional systems, quantum phase transitions, nonequilibrium physics in bulk and molecular quantum materials, quantum optics, quantum information, quantum many-body structures and their manipulation, anyons and non-abelian statistics, and Casimir physics and light-matter interaction.

Benefits and Welfare

According to relevant policies of Shanghai authority and SJTU, we will provide attractive remuneration package, research start-up funds, the well-decorated transitional talent apartments and relevant housing subsidies, the qualification of supervisor PhD student, the enrollment of graduate students, high-quality medical services at many affiliated hospitals of SJTU and advanced hospitals in Pudong New Area, as well as the preferential admission policies and conditions for children.

Online Application

For applicants in Astronomy and Astrophysics, please complete your application at

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32595 (For faculty)

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32597 (For Postdoc)

For applicants in Particle and Nuclear Physics, please complete your application at

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32304 (For faculty)

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32305 (For postdoc-experiment)

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32303 (For postdoc-theory)

For applicants in Condensed Matter Physics, please complete your application at

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32789 (For faculty)

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32788 (For postdoc)

Contact Us

Human Resources Office of TDLI

Tel: +86-21-68693117

Email: tdli_hr@sjtu.edu.cn

Address: 1 Lisuo Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201210