We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Postdoctoral Frontier Symposium in Physics and Astronomy will be held from Sept 24 to 26, 2025, at the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, in Shanghai, China.

This symposium provides an international platform for academic exchange and aims to foster cross-disciplinary innovation and collaboration. It will bring together leading experts, young scholars, outstanding postdoctoral researchers, and postgraduate students from around the world to explore frontier topics in fundamental sciences. The event will feature:

• Keynote speeches by leading scientists
• Academic presentations on cutting-edge research
• Poster sessions for early-career researchers
• Round table discussions on future scientific directions

Scientific topics

Astronomy and astrophysics

• High-energy time-domain astrophysics: Explore the dynamic universe
• Cosmology and galaxies: Probe the dark universe
• Exoplanets and stars: Understand our origin
• Laboratory astrophysics: Probe the universe in the lab

Particle and nuclear physics

• High-energy cosmic neutrino detection and neutrino astronomy
• Studies of new physics beyond the standard model, particularly phenomenology at the energy frontier and related facilities, Lattice QCD, astro-particle physics, and quantum field theory in cosmology

Condensed matter physics

• Unconventional superconductivity and magnetism
• Topological states of matter and fractional excitations
• Light-matter interactions and nonequilibrium quantum states

Event highlights

• Academic exchange: Engage with world-renowned experts and peers
• Networking opportunities: Connect with international institutions and potential collaborators
• Career development: Discover Shanghai’s vibrant academic and cultural heritage and explore research opportunities

Eligibility and participation

We will invite 45 outstanding postdoctoral researchers and recent PhD graduates, as well as 15 exceptional final-year PhD students, to present their work.

Financial Support

• No registration fee
• Accommodation provided for invited speakers
• Travel grants (partial or full support for international/domestic flights) available for selected participants

Important dates

• Submission deadline: July 15, 2025
• Notification of acceptance: Aug 1, 2025
• Event dates: Sept 24 to 26, 2025

Registration and abstract submission

• Registration: Complete the online form at https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/e/PFS2025
• CV submission: Submit your CV (with a publication list) or personal website at https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/event/4229/registrations/153/ by July 15, 2025

Tentative schedule

Sept 24 (Day 1)

9 am – 9:30 am: Registration

9:30 am – 10:30 am: Opening ceremony (40th anniversary)

10:30 am – 11:30 am: Plenary lectures

1:30 pm – 3 pm: Invited talks

3:20 pm – 4:30 pm: Round table discussion

Sept 25 to 26 (Days 2 to 3)

Parallel sessions (3 thematic tracks)

Poster presentations

Networking and discussions

Contact

For inquiries, please contact:

Lisa Duan

Email: duanlisha@sjtu.edu.cn

Website: https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/e/PFS2025

Source: Official WeChat account of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation at "zg-bsh"