New Positions open for the laser science center in Peking University

Recently, Prof. Dr. Gerard Mourou, the winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics, joined Peking University as a chair Professor and is establishing a new laser science center in China, dedicated to the development of the next generation of high-rep rate intense lasers, and the applications in medical physics, energy, quantum information, materials, and space science and so on. Peking University will provide faculty members an excellent interdisciplinary research environment with outstanding core research facilities.

Responsibility:

Undertake the teaching and research work required by the Major of Applied Physics.

Requirements:

1. Good academic ethics and professionalism.
2. A doctorate in applied physics research, including but not limited to energy, medical physics, space science and other cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.
3. An equivalent position in a world-class university or a considerable academic level, along with the ability to independently develop and lead the academic direction and significant development potential.
4. Good health and capable of doing the job.

Application materials:

1. Personal application form (the position to be applied for and the expected time of arrival at the university should be specified);
2. Personal detailed resume including employment history, teaching statement, research statement, etc.;
3. Personal representative academic achievements (no more than 10; full text of the paper can be attached in PDF version; please list the research projects);
4. Personal academic work plan for the next 3–5 years;
5. Three or more letters of recommendation from independent experts, as well as from tutors or co-tutors;
6. Other materials such as certificate of award, notice of appointment, etc.

For application, please contact: [email protected].

For more information, please visit the website for the School of Physics: https://www.phy.pku.edu.cn

For further information regarding faculty positions in Applied Physics, please contact: [email protected].