We invite applications for a joint postdoctoral position in Prof. Hanghui Chen’s group at NYU Shanghai (http://www.hanghuichen.org) and Prof. Yue Chen’s group at the University of Hong Kong (http://web.hku.hk/~yuechen/).

       Highly motivated candidates holding a PhD degree in physics, materials science, chemistry or other closely related fields (at the time of appointment) are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior experience in electronic structure calculations at the DFT-level and programming is necessary. Familiarity with many-body theory is highly desirable. The successful candidate is anticipated to make close ties with experimental works in NYU New York campus, East China Normal University, HPSTAR and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

       This position aims to study electron-phonon couplings in doped semiconductors and polar metals. The goal is to perform first-principles calculations of electron-phonon couplings of complex oxides and to understand the role of electron-phonon couplings in inducing unusual electronic and superconducting properties.

       The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The starting date is negotiable, but preferably between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019. The pay package includes a base salary and benefits. The base annual salary is competitive (200,000-300,000 RMB), which is commensurate with qualification and experiences. The position term is renewable up to three years, but renewal is needed once every year upon mutual agreement. The successful candidate is expected to spend the first year in Shanghai and the second year in Hong Kong. The location of the third-year term is upon negotiation.

      Applicants should submit a CV with a full publication list and contact information (name and email address) of at least two references to [email protected] and [email protected].  For any inquiry, please contact us via [email protected] or [email protected].