Contact: crossq[AT]nuaa.edu.cnLocation: Nanjing, China
The newly established Center for the Cross-disciplinary Research of Space Science and Quantum-technologies (CROSS-Q), College of Physics, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China, has openings for faculty positions (junior and senior) in the field of gravitation with focus on black hole physics (broadly defined) and cosmology. Special considerations will be given to:
[1] Candidates with a strong background in cross-disciplinary research with space science and/or quantum physics, e.g., testing gravity theories or aspects of gravitational physics in space-based experiments such as satellite platforms, effects of gravitational fields on quantum states or quantum information etc.
[2] Candidates with specialties in early universe cosmology or primordial black holes. A successful candidate should have a strong theoretical background, but preferably should also have some experience working with cosmological data and/or simulations.
[3] Candidates with specialties in quantum aspects and thermodynamics of black holes and gravity in general. Special considerations will be given to candidates with research experience in the phenomenology of possible experimental/observational signatures in astrophysics, cosmology or laboratory settings.
[4] Candidates with experience in testing gravity theories or searching for quantum gravity signatures in the contexts of astrophysics, such as compact stars, gravitational waves etc.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in the relevant fields to receive full considerations. Applicants should demonstrate the ability in conducting independent research, and the potential to obtain external funding.
The starting date and salary package will be negotiated on a case by case basis. The salary is competitive and a start-up grant will be provided.
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a combined SINGLE PDF file to crossq[AT]nuaa.edu.cn with the title “Faculty Application 2026”:
(1) A full curriculum vitae.
(2) A copy of PhD certificate.
(3) A full publication list, with 10 most significant/representative publications clearly highlighted, 5 of which should be recent (in the last 5 years). Candidates should provide a few sentences (not overly long) to describe each of these highlighted publications and why they are considered significant.
(4) A brief description of research interests and main contributions to the field, as well as future plans, not exceeding 2 pages.
(5) One page summary of teaching experience (including student supervisions), if any.
We do NOT require recommendation letters at this stage of the application. Candidates who have passed the initial round of reviews would eventually be required to arrange 4-5 recommendation letters to be sent to the same E-mail address. Completed applications (excluding recommendation letters) should be received no later than March 31, 2026 to ensure full considerations. Late applications will be considered on a case by case basis.