진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

About the Institute

The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at Shenzhen University is a research-focused academic unit founded in 2014. It aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge research across physics, mathematics, chemistry, and related fields. All faculty members at IAS hold Ph.D. degrees and possess extensive overseas education or research experience. The institute maintains close collaboration with renowned universities in Hong Kong and abroad, providing an international and dynamic academic environment.

Research Area

Dr. Chen Wang’s group currently focuses on developing and implementing first-principles and machine-learning approaches to simulate the dynamics of phonons and electrons at atomic and electronic scales, with applications to thermal energy conversion and management. Recent research topics include anomalous heat transport phenomena, anharmonic lattice dynamics, and structural phase transitions driven by soft modes in energy-converting materials, such as perovskites, thermoelectric materials, and superionic conductors. The personal website can be found here: https://chenw3.github.io/

Position Description

We invite applications for two postdoctoral positions in computational condensed matter physics. The successful candidates will conduct independent and collaborative research focused on phonon, ionic, and electron transport. The positions will begin on August 1, 2026, though an earlier start date is possible upon mutual agreement.

Qualifications

1. • Applicants should have obtained (or be about to obtain) a Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field within the past 3 years and be under 35 years of age.
2. • Candidates are expected to be proficient in simulating the physical properties of materials using first-principles methods based on density functional theory, as well as molecular dynamics simulations.
3. • Experience with Linux shell scripting and programming in Python, Fortran, or similar languages is required.
4. • A good publication record and demonstrated ability for independent research are essential.
5. • Applicants must have excellent scientific writing and communication skills in English.
6. • Proficiency with basic scientific writing and graphics tools, such as LaTeX and Illustrator, is expected.

Responsibilities

• • Conduct high-level research in computational condensed matter physics and publish competitive papers in international journals.
• • Collaborate on ongoing group projects and assist in proposal preparation.
• • Mentor undergraduate students and contribute to the academic life of the group.

Salary and Benefits

• • Annual salary: ≥ 330,000 RMB (~46,000 USD), depending on qualifications. This includes the postdoc subsidy from the Guangdong province and the Shenzhen city government.
• • Outstanding candidates may apply for the “Lixin Award Program”, with an additional bonus of 48,000 RMB.
• • Upon completion, qualified postdocs are eligible for a 360,000 RMB exit subsidy from Shenzhen City.
• • Postdocs may independently apply for research grants as principal investigators.
• • Excellent postdocs can directly apply for tenure-track faculty positions at Shenzhen University.

Note: The postdoc subsidy policy may change and is subject to the latest official policies.

Appointment Term

The position is typically for two years, with a possible extension to a third year depending on funding availability and mutual agreement.

Application Materials

Please send your CV (including publication list) and personal statement as a single PDF to Dr. Chen Wang (chenw33@szu.edu.cn).

Applicants should arrange for at least one recommendation letter (one of them must be from Ph.D. advisor) to be sent directly by the referee to chenw33@szu.edu.cn.

The review of applications will begin on January 31, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.