Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship
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Working Place: Beijing, Dongguan
Office Address: Beijing (default) / Dongguan (neutron science tracks only)
Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Industry & Field: Physics
Salary: Yearly Salary: RMB (CNY) 500,000 to 500,000
Refresh Date: Jun. 26, 2026
Expiration Date: Aug. 26, 2026
Job Details
Position Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship
Number of Openings: 5
Work Location: Beijing (default) / Dongguan (neutron science tracks only)
Term: 2 years, extendable for 1–2 years based on performance
Annual Compensation: ¥500,000 RMB (approx. $74,000 USD)
Annual Research Fund: ¥100,000 RMB (approx. $14,800 USD)
Position Overview
The Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), invites applications for International Postdoctoral Fellowship. This program recognizes and supports outstanding early-career researchers worldwide, offering access to IHEP’s portfolio of world-class large-scale scientific facilities and support to pursue cutting-edge research.
Fellows May Select Their Own Research Topics And Host Supervisor At IHEP. The Fellowship Is Open To Both Experimental And Theoretical Researchers Across All Core Research Areas Of IHEP
Experimental particle physics (neutrino physics, collider physics);
Detector and instrumentation R&D;
Accelerator science and technology;
Theoretical particle physics and cosmology;
High-energy astrophysics and related instrumentation;
X-ray science and advanced experimental methods;
Beamline science, engineering, controls, computing, and AI-driven data analysis;
Synchrotron radiation applications;
Neutron scattering science and instrumentation;
Materials science and condensed matter physics;
Scientific computing, software systems, AI, and quantum computing for scientific research.
Eligibility
This fellowship is open to outstanding early-career researchers of all nationalities excluding Chinese citizenship;
Hold a PhD in physics, astronomy, chemistry, or a related field; candidates nearing PhD completion are eligible if they will receive the degree by the appointment start date;
Demonstrated strong research potential and a track record of high-quality academic output;
Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research teams.
How To Apply
Please submit the following materials in English
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
List of up to 10 relevant publications, with a description of your personal contributions to multi-author works
Research statement (3 pages maximum, excluding figures and references) outlining your past work and future research plans at IHEP
At least 3 letters of recommendation, sent directly by the referees to the same email address
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Contact
For Inquiries, Please Contact
Mr. Liang
Email: ***@***.***
Tel: +86 10 8823 8366
About IHEP
The Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) is China’s leading national laboratory for particle physics, under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Our mission is to explore the fundamental laws of the universe — from the smallest subatomic particles to the large-scale structure of the cosmos — and translate scientific advances for the benefit of society.
IHEP operates a portfolio of world-class large-scale scientific facilities across multiple campuses:
Yuquan Campus (Beijing: Home to the Beijing Electron-Positron Collider (BEPCII), the BESIII experiment, and the Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility (BSRF);
Huairou Campus (Beijing): Hosts the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), a 6 GeV fourth-generation synchrotron radiation light source currently under commissioning;
Dongguan Campus (Guangdong): Operates the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS), China’s flagship neutron scattering research facility serving physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science disciplines.
IHEP also leads major off-site experiments including the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO, Guangdong), the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO, Sichuan), and AliCPT (Tibet).
Further Information
HEP Official Website: http://english.ihep.cas.cn/
China Spallation Neutron Source: http://english.ihep.cas.cn/csn
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Compensation & Benefits
Annual Salary: ¥500,000RMB (approx. $74,000 USD), competitive with international postdoctoral standards;
Research Fund: ¥100,000 RMB (approx. $14,800 USD) per year, covering academic travel, publication fees, and computing resources;
Housing: On-campus apartment, or ¥30,000 RMB (approx. $4,440 USD) annual housing subsidy;
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance;
Visa Support: Full assistance with Chinese work visa application for the fellow and accompanying family members;
Career Development: Support for attending international academic conferences, and priority consideration for long-term research positions at IHEP.
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