Westlake University

2280 27958
Position ID:
2280-PHZG1 [#27958]
Position Title:
Post-doc position in Hai Zhu’s Group, Institute for Theoretical Sciences, Westlake University
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310024, China
Subject Areas:
Numerical methods for partial differential equations and integral equations; numerical analysis; computational biophysics and fluid optimization; and high-performance computing
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/01/09, updated 2026/09/16, listed until 2027/10/28)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Group Introduction The Hai Zhu Group conducts research in numerical methods and scientific computing. Research interests include, but are not limited to, numerical methods for partial differential equations and integral equations; numerical analysis; computational biophysics and fluid optimization; and high-performance computing.

Job Description Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (no. of vacancies: 1) Start date: Flexible (two-year appointment) Requirements: 1) Hold or expect to hold a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or a related field. 2) Have a solid background in numerical analysis, scientific computing, or a related area. 3) Demonstrate the ability to conduct original, high-quality research in computational methods, algorithm and software development, and numerical simulation. 4) Be 35 years of age or younger.

Compensation and Benefits 1. The research team offers a competitive and negotiable compensation package commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Applications for relevant projects and programs will be encouraged and supported. 2. The university assists with enrolling children in child care and school. 3. The university boasts comprehensive postdoctoral training, with programs including the Westlake University Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows and Westlake Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women.

Funding 1. Postdocs receive a living allowance and research funding from the Hangzhou municipal government. 2. Recipients of funding from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation or the Zhejiang Province Selected Funding for Postdoctoral Research Projects are entitled to supplementary funding of the same amount from the Hangzhou municipal government. 3. Postdocs who work full-time in Hangzhou after completing their postdoctoral research qualify for an allowance of 400,000 RMB from the Hangzhou municipal government. 4. Eligible new university graduates holding a doctoral degree or equivalent who work full time in Hangzhou (including those who studied abroad and returned to China within 5 years of graduation as well as foreign talent) can apply to the Hangzhou municipal government for a living allowance of 100,000 RMB. 5. Postdocs recognized as high-level talent in Hangzhou enjoy corresponding preferential policies.

Application Materials Required:  Cover Letter  Curriculum vitae  Research Statement  2 letters of reference (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site)  Doctoral Degree Certificate  Electronic version of passport or ID card

Contact: its_researchgroup@westlake.edu.cn

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Doctoral Degree Diploma
  • Electronic version of passport or ID card
  • Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://en.westlake.edu.cn/
email address
 
Westlake University, Yungu Campus 600 Dunyu Road, Sandun Town, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 310030, CHINA