The Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing is one of the largest and most prestigious research institutions dedicated to high-energy physics. With over 1500 full-time employees and more than 900 postdocs and graduate students, IHEP serves as a pivotal center for pioneering research in high-energy physics. The institute is committed to major scientific and technological explorations, as well as leading high-energy projects, driving relevant research fields forward. Furthermore, IHEP actively fosters partnerships and collaborations with universities and research institutions worldwide, enriching its contribution to the global scientific community.

The next generation 100 km Circular Electron-Positron Collider (CEPC) is designed to achieve a maximum electron-position center-of-mass energy of 240 GeV. Its primary goals are to explore the properties of the Higgs boson and search for new physics beyond the Standard Model. The CEPC will be located 100 meters underground and will feature two detectors. On December 25, 2023, the Technical Design Report (TDR) for the CEPC accelerator was released, marking a significant milestone. Following the formal release of the TDR, the CEPC will be ready to begin construction during the 15th Five-year Plan (2026-2030), with the goal of starting CEPC operation around 2035.

The CEPC project is positioned as an international endeavor. It represents one of the most complex high-energy physics experiments globally, integrating numerous advanced technologies. This creates an urgent demand for high-tech experimental physics research and engineering talents. The development of the CEPC is progressing rapidly. Attracting high-level talent from overseas, will greatly enhance the project's development, foster international scientific exchange and cooperation.

IHEP is the leading organization responsible for the planning, construction, and operation of the CEPC. As the central institution, IHEP coordinates the various research, engineering, and technological efforts required for the successful development of the CEPC project.

The CEPC project offers a unique and profound opportunity to explore new technologies. We are seeking outstanding young candidates from overseas to work on CEPC detector development, with expertise or potential in either detector software or hardware developments. Areas of interest include:

1: Detector software: Detector simulation and reconstruction of the entire CEPC detector.

2: Detector hardware: Development across all aspects relevant to CEPC silicon tracker system.

3: Readout electronics/DAQ: Development of silicon detector including sensor, ASIC design, electronics, testing, and DAQ systems.

Candidates recruited are targeted at senior level and have two opportunities. First, to apply the CAS talent program. Successful candidates are also allowed to apply for the National Natural Science Foundation of China's Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas) through the Institute of High Energy Physics. 

IHEP values diversity and welcomes candidates from around the world. Beijing, an international city, offers vibrant communities and international schools with complete education systems from kindergarten to high school. For non-Chinese candidates, proficiency in Chinese is not mandatory. We provide comprehensive logistical assistance for international candidates to help with relocation, living arrangements, and all other aspects of settling in Beijing.

Applications should include curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests including plans for future research, or other supporting documents for accomplishments.

We look forward to your applications and to welcoming new talents to the CEPC project.

Experimental Physics Division

19B, Yuquan Road,

Shijingshan District

100049 Beijing

Contact: Professor Qi Yan (qyan@ihep.ac.cn)