Introduction to the Lab/Research

Hanqing Jiang, Chair Professor at the School of Engineering, Westlake University, is the head of the Beyond Mechanics with Societal Impact Lab. His research is fundamentally grounded in mechanics and physics, and continuously integrates mechanical and physical principles into diverse physical platforms such as materials, electronics, energy systems, and information systems, aiming to explore a unified physical framework for interdisciplinary problems.

His research outcomes have been published in Science, Nature, Nature/Science family journals, PNAS, and other leading journals, with over 170 publications and more than 25,000 citations. He currently serves as an Editor or Editorial Board Member for international journals including Science Advances, Extreme Mechanics Letters, and Research (AAAS).He is the recipient of the ASME Worcester Reed Warner Medal (2021), SES Huang Engineering Science Medal (2025), and ASME Daniel C. Drucker Medal (2025), and has been elected as an ASME Fellow, as well as a Member of Academia Europaea and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2025).

Job Description

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow (1-2)

Requirements:

（1）Develop theoretical and numerical models for optical systems, including Fourier optics, wavefront propagation, convolution, and feedback-based models.

（2）Design and build free-space optical experimental systems (e.g., lasers, imaging systems, spatial modulators) to achieve controlled evolution and manipulation of spatial array states.

Other requirements:

1. Hold or expect to hold a Ph.D. degree by the start date; aged under 35.

2.Ph.D. in Optics, Optoelectronics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, or related fields, with a solid foundation in physics and strong analytical and mathematical skills.

3.Strong background in wave optics, Fourier optics, or related theories, with deep understanding of physical processes such as propagation, interference, and diffraction.

4.Strong capabilities in numerical simulation and modeling, with proficiency in tools such as MATLAB and Python for optical system or physical process simulations.

5.Prior experience in building free-space optical or optical imaging systems is preferred; familiarity with experimental equipment such as lasers, lenses, cameras, and spatial light modulators (SLM/DMD).

6.Demonstrated interdisciplinary research ability, with the flexibility to transition between physical modeling and experimental implementation.

7.Strong independent thinking and exploratory mindset; candidates with high-quality publications or original research contributions in related fields are highly preferred.

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.

How to Apply

To apply, please send the following documents in English in PDF format to jianghanqing@westlake.edu.cn, and indicate “Postdoc Application” in the email subject.

CV

2 reference letters

Doctoral degree certificate