High-Level Scientific Talent at the China Spallation Neutron Source

The Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is a premier research institute dedicated to fundamental and applied research in high-energy physics, advanced accelerator technology, and radiation applications. IHEP is committed to becoming a world-leading center in high-energy physics and a large-scale, multidisciplinary research hub.

In 2013, IHEP established its Dongguan Research Division in Guangdong Province, which is responsible for the construction and operation of the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS), a major national science and technology facility. CSNS is a high-performance pulsed spallation neutron source serving as an open platform for cutting-edge fundamental research and applied studies in many disciplines. The first phase of construction was completed in 2018, and 11 neutron instrument beamlines are now in operation. In April 2024, the second phase project (CSNS-II) was launched, which will add 9 new specialized scientific instruments and 2 experimental end-stations.

To strengthen its in-house research capabilities, CSNS has established a Research and Development Division and is now inviting applications globally for leadership positions (Principal Investigator) and members in 13 key research areas.

I. Key Research Areas

1. Structural Biology and Targeted Drugs: targeted boron drug R&D and drug characterization platform
2. Advanced Materials Computing: structure and phonon dynamics of materials
3. Solid-State Ionics: neutron scattering, electrochemistry, solid-state ions, and solid-state chemistry
4. Phonon Physics and Phonon Materials: phonon chirality, anharmonicity, and transport
5. Superconducting Materials: mechanisms, spin excitations, crystal fields, and lattice dynamics
6. Quantum Magnetism: quantum phase transitions, frustration, and spin liquids
7. Multifunctional Magnetic Materials: magnetic structures and magnons
8. Ferroelectrics and Spintronics: phase transitions, thin films, devices
9. Solar Photovoltaics: microstructure, interfacial behavior, structure-property relationships, and thin-film devices
10. New Materials and Single-Crystal Growth: synthesis and crystal development
11. Functional Alloys: structure, phase transitions, and stress engineering
12. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): refined structure, diffusion kinetics, and phonons
13. Artificial Intelligence: experimental methods, data mining, and materials informatics

II. Open Positions & Requirements

Position 1: Scientist

• Candidates shall possess extensive international academic influence in their respective disciplines and be capable of solving critical academic problems. They shall reach the level of outstanding academic leaders with scientific and technological leadership, talent, and team organization capabilities.
• Candidates shall have work experience as a professor or equivalent position in well-known research institutes, universities, or R&D institutions of large enterprises. For particularly outstanding candidates working overseas or those in specializations urgently needed by the institute, the qualifications may be relaxed to associate professor or equivalent professional seniority.

Position 2: Associate Scientist

• Preferably under 40 years old.
• Education: doctoral degree.
• Candidates should hold a formal teaching or research position in an overseas university, research institute, or corporate R&D institution with at least 3 years of working experience. For candidates who obtained their doctoral degree overseas with exceptionally outstanding academic performance, the requirement for working years may be appropriately relaxed.

Position 3: Assistant Scientist

• Not less than 2 years of continuous postdoctoral work experience at a well-known university or research institute.
• Preferably under 35 years old.

III. Benefits & Support

• Substantial start-up funding
• Competitive salary and housing allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive social insurance and benefits
• Access to a world-class research platform with interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities

IV. How to apply

• Please submit your Curriculum Vitae to dghr@ihep.ac.cn.
• Contact Persons: Ms. Li & Ms. Liu
• Tel: +86 769 88931715
• Candidates will be requested to provide three letters of recommendation.