Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Employer: Department of Physics and Institute of Astronomy, National Tsing Hua University
Rank: Assistant Professor or higher
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Closing Date (First Round): August 15, 2025
Department Website: https://phys.site.nthu.edu.tw/index.php?Lang=en
Faculty Positions at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
The Department of Physics and the Institute of Astronomy at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), located in Hsinchu, Taiwan, invite applications for full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. Appointments will begin in February or August 2026.
We welcome applicants from all areas of physics and astronomy, and particularly encourage candidates specializing in quantum computing, experimental particle physics, or atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics.
About the Department
NTHU is one of Taiwan’s top research universities, consistently ranked among the top 85 globally in physics (QS subject rankings). The Department of Physics and Institute of Astronomy comprise more than 50 faculty members engaged in leading research across a broad spectrum of theoretical and experimental fields.
Our department is home to the government-supported Center for Quantum Science and Technology, underscoring our strategic emphasis on cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research. We offer comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Physics, and Astrophysics, designed to prepare students to lead in academia and industry.
Research Areas
- Condensed Matter Physics (Experimental and Theoretical): Strongly correlated systems, spintronics, nanodevices, ultrafast and nonlinear optics, surface science, superconductivity, soft matter, synchrotron-based research.
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics: Quantum optics, quantum metrology, precision laser spectroscopy, cold atom systems.
- Plasma Physics: Electron cyclotron masers, high-power sub-THz radiation sources.
- Astrophysics: Solar physics, stellar and planetary formation, compact objects, high-energy astrophysics, cosmology.
- Particle Physics: Supersymmetry, CP violation, neutrino physics, extra dimensions, particle astrophysics.
We foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment, with close ties to the Institute of Photonics Technologies and the Center for Quantum Technology, both located at NTHU. The Center for Quantum Technology, launched in 2018, integrates expertise in quantum materials and information science across Taiwan and contributes to the development of the second quantum revolution.
Responsibilities
- Conduct original and high-quality research in physics or astronomy.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in English.
- Supervise students and contribute to academic service.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in research.
- Ability to teach in English (proficiency in Chinese is advantageous but not required).
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit the following documents via email to:
Email: personnel@phys.nthu.edu.tw
Email Subject Line: Application for Faculty Position – [Your Name]
Required Materials:
- Curriculum vitae (including ORCID ID)
- Full list of publications
- Up to five representative publications
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- At least three recommendation letters (sent directly by referees to the same email)
Subject Line for Letters: Recommendation for [Applicant’s Name]
Application Deadlines
- First Round: August 15, 2025 (for appointments starting February 1 or August 1, 2026)
- Second Round: October 31, 2025 (for appointments starting August 1, 2026)
For more information, please visit our department website:
https://phys.site.nthu.edu.tw/index.php?Lang=en
