Call for Participation: 2025 Postdoctoral Frontier Symposium in Physics and Astronomy

September 24–26, 2025 | Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai, China

We are pleased to announce the "2025 Postdoctoral Frontier Symposium in Physics and Astronomy" event. This gathering will take place from September 24th to 26th, 2025, at Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI), Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, China.

Event Overview

This Symposium aims to provide an international academic exchange platform to foster cross-disciplinary innovation and collaboration. It will bring together leading experts, young scholars, outstanding postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students worldwide to discuss cutting-edge topics in fundamental sciences. The event will feature:

• Keynote speeches by leading scientist
• Academic presentations on frontier research
• Poster sessions for early-career researchers
• Round table discussions on future scientific directions

Scientific Themes

Astronomy and Astrophysics

• High-energy time-domain astrophysics: Explore the dynamical Universe
• Cosmology and galaxies: Probe the dark Universe
• Exoplanets and stars: Understand our origin
• Laboratory Astrophysics: Probe the extreme Universe in the lab.

Particle and Nuclear physics

• High-energy cosmic neutrino detection and neutrino astronomy,
• Studies of new physics beyond the Standard Model, 
• Particular on the phenomenology at the energy frontier and related facilities, Lattice QCD, Astro-particle physics and Quantum filed theory in cosmology

Condensed Matter Physics

• Unconventional superconductivity and magnetism
• Topological states of matter & fractional excitations
• Light-matter interactions & nonequilibrium quantum states

Event highlights

• Academic Exchange: Engage with world-renowned experts and peers in your field.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with international institutions and potential collaborators.
• Career Development: Discover Shanghai’s vibrant academic and cultural heritage and explore research opportunities.

Eligibility & Participation

We invite ~45 outstanding postdoctoral researchers and recent PhD graduates, along with ~15 exceptional final-year PhD students, to present their work.

Financial Support

• No registration fee
• Accommodation covered for invited speakers
• Travel grants (partial/full support for international/domestic flights) available for selected participants

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: August 15, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: August 1- August 30, 2025
• Event Dates: September 24–26, 2025

Registration & Abstract Submission

• Registration: Complete the online form via [https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/e/PFS2025]
• CV Submission: Submit a CV (along with your publication list) or a Personal Website via [https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/event/4229/registrations/153/] by July 15, 2025.

Organizing Committees

Main Organizers

• China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
• Shanghai Municipal Talents Work Bureau
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Host Institutions

• Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI), Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Tsung-Dao Lee Library, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)

• Hong Ding (TDLI)
• Dong Lai (TDLI)
• Xiaogang He (TDLI)
• Jianglai Liu (TDLI)
• (Additional members to be announced)

Tentative Schedule

September 24 (Day 1)

• 09:00–09:30 Registration
• 09:30–10:30 Opening Ceremony (40th Anniversary)
• 10:30–11:30 Plenary Lectures
• 13:30–15:00 Invited Talks
• 15:20–16:30 Round Table Discussion

September 25–26 (Days 2–3)

• Parallel Sessions (3 thematic tracks)
• Poster Presentations
• Networking & Discussions

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact:

• Email: Lisa Duan: duanlisha@sjtu.edu.cn
• Website: [https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/e/PFS2025]

Join us in Shanghai for an inspiring academic journey and explore the future of fundamental sciences!

We look forward to your participation!