The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) is a ground-based gamma-ray and cosmic-ray experiment located at an altitude of 4,410 meters above sea level in Daocheng, Sichuan, China. The completion and successful operation of the LHAASO experiment have established its important position at the forefront of cosmic ray origin research worldwide.  

With unprecedented sensitivity, LHAASO has made significant scientific breakthroughs in surveying the gamma-ray sky from sub-TeV up to PeV, ushering in the era of ultra-high-energy gamma-ray astronomy. Additionally, LHAASO is capable of precision measurements of the spectra of individual species of cosmic rays, composition, and anisotropy over a wide energy range (～1 TeV to 1 EeV). LHAASO is expected to explore the forefront of new physics. Observations with LHAASO are also expected to unravel the long-standing mystery in particle astrophysics-the origin of high-energy cosmic rays. 

We are recruiting high-level postdoctoral researchers as the LHAASO Fellows who are interested in gamma-ray astronomy and cosmic ray physics based on the LHAASO experiment. We offer a flexible work environment in either Chengdu or Beijing, where you can develop your science through stimulating interactions with scientists in the LHAASO collaboration. Applicants with previous experience in particle astrophysics observations, theory, or computational astrophysics are especially encouraged to apply.  

Institute: Institute of High Energy Physics, CAS and Tianfu Cosmic Ray Research Center 

Position: 2 post-docs 

Duration: 24 months 

Application period: all year  

Annual salary: 400,000 RMB or more upon negotiation  

Projects: Planned research as a fellow must be based on the LHAASO experiment, including gamma-ray astronomy and cosmic-ray physics in general. 

Requirements: 

1. A Ph.D. (in the fields of Physics, Astronomy, Astroparticle Physics or Computer Science) must be completed before the position begins; 

2. Having excellent ability to work both independently and collaboratively and to communicate clearly; 

3. The age of all applicants should not exceed 35 years when the successful candidate is selected. 

Applicant material: 

1. A CV, including a list of publications to which you have made specific contributions; 

2. Statement of research interests including which project you would like to work on; 

3. Educational qualifications and degree certificates; 

4. Two letters of recommendation; 

Contacts: 

For further details and information, please contact:  

—Gamma-ray astronomy:   

    Prof. CHEN Songzhan, chensz@ihep.ac.cn  

—Cosmic-ray physics:  

    Prof. ZHANG Shoushan, zhangss@ihep.ac.cn 

—HR Department:  

    DONG Xiaoyan, dongxy@ihep.ac.cn