The Institute of Theoretical Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ITP-CAS) (http://english.itp.cas.cn) is calling for applications for faculty positions in 2026. Research areas include but not limited to:

1) Theoretical particle physics and nuclear physics,

2) Quantum field theory and Unified Theories, 

3) Gravitational Theory, Cosmology, and Gravitational Wave Physics, 

4) Statistical Physics, Theoretical Biophysics, and Soft Matter Physics, 

5) Condensed matter theory,

6) Quantum Physics, Quantum Information, and Quantum Computing,

7) ‌Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Interdisciplinary Sciences

Excellent young scientists working on Theoretical particle physics and nuclear physics and‌ Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Interdisciplinary Sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.                                                                

ITP-CAS will provide a competitive salary and good working conditions for successful applicants.

1. Tenure-track associate professors (through Overseas Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program)

The applicant should be under 40 years old and have held full-time research positions in overseas institutions for more than 36 months after receiving his/her Ph.D. degree.

When submitting the applications, the applicant should have been working less than one year with a full -time position in the mainland of China or have not taken a full time position in the mainland of China.

The successful applicant should work full-time in the mainland of China more than 3 years.

2. Tenure-track associate professors (through CAS talents’ program)

The applicant should be under 40 years old and have a minimum of three years’ research or working experience in an overseas institution after receiving his/her Ph.D. degree.

3. Fixed-term (3 to 5 years) associate professors

The applicant should be under 38 years old and have a minimum of 24months’ research experience after receiving his/her Ph.D. degree.

4. Research associates (through CAS Special Research Assistants’ program)

The applicant should be under 35 years old and have post-doctoral working experiences. Outstanding fresh Ph.D. graduates may also be considered. Before submitting the application, please contact one of the following contact persons.

Research Areas for Research Associates

The application for positions of type 1, type 2, and type 3 should consist of: 1) Cover letter, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) A list of publications together with citations of each paper, 4) Research statement and plan, 5) Three to five representative publications, and 6) At least three references sent directly by referees (for the CAS talents’ program, at least one reference should be from the applicant’s Ph.D. supervisor).

The application for positions of type 4 should consist of: 1) Cover letter and curriculum vitae, 2) A list of publications together with citations of each paper, 3) copies of Ph. D. degree and graduation certificates, 4) Research statement and plan with no more than 2 pages, 5) One to three representative publications, and 6) at least two references sent directly by referees (one should be from the applicant’s Ph.D. supervisor).

These files (in PDF) should be sent via emails to Mr.Fang (Email: zhaopin@itp.ac.cn; Tel: 86-10-6256 0951).The deadline for receipt of applications is Jan. 15, 2026.