《云南大学一流大学建设方案》将天文学学科列为云南大学五个一流学科（群）之一予以重点建设。新利18体育新于2017年9月成立，是根据《云南大学天文学一流学科建设方案》设立的云南大学天文学学科特区的重要组成部分。作为学校独立建制二级单位，研究所实行所长负责制，实行创新的管理、运行机制。研究所拥有相对独立的人员招聘、经费管理和使用的权利。研究人员实行年薪制。
新创建的天文研究所、2013年创建的物理与天文学院天文学系、新建的云南大学教学与科普天文台以及云南大学和中国科学院云南天文台联合共建的“育人与创新天文联合基地”构成了云南大学天文学人才培养、科学研究的知识传承、创新体系。
研究所致力于推动天文学基础研究。现有及拟发展的研究领域包括：1）星际介质及近邻宇宙；2）星系和宇宙学；3）高能现象和基础物理学。
春城昆明气候宜人，生活、工作环境优越。云南地处祖国西南，具有优质的天文台址资源，天文观测的区位和地理优势非常突出，被誉为“南国天都”。研究所注重天文学基础研究能力建设。目前正在建设或研制中的观测设备包括云南大学50公分测光望远镜阵列、1.6米多通道测光巡天望远镜。研究所是建设中的4米光学望远镜成像光谱仪研制项目的主要参与者。研究所与天文学系合作，共同建设云南大学高性能计算与天文数据中心。
研究所诚挚邀请国内外优秀学者、学子申请研究所各类全时教职【预聘制定期合同（tenure-track）讲师、助理教授，无定期合同（tenured）副教授、正教授）】以及博士后研究人员。具体程序及要求详见下面英文版招聘公告。
The South-Western Institute for Astronomy Research (SWIFAR) at Yunnan University (YNU), Kunming, PR China invites applications for faculty positions of all ranks (tenure-track assistant professors, tenured associate and full professors), and post-doctoral fellows, starting on September 1, 2018. We seek qualified applicants in all branches of astronomy and astrophysics.
The newly established SWIFAR is intended to be an international center of excellence in astronomy and astrophysics research that promotes basic research in China with the highest international standards. The programs of SWIFAR focus on studies in three major areas of astronomy and astrophysics: a) the interstellar medium and the local universe; b) galaxies and cosmology; and c) high energy phenomena and fundamental physics. It is designed to be a forum for global scientific exchange, an incubator for innovative projects, and a training center for national and international postdocs and students. Borrowing from the successful experiences of other institutions, a variety of academic activities and programs are routinely organized to stimulate the research.
Being one of the 42 top universities that the Chinese government strives to build world-class disciplines and universities (“double world-class”), YNU plans to build a first-rate astronomy discipline of the highest international standing. Together with colleagues in the Department of Astronomy of School of Physics and Astronomy, successful candidates are expected to develop forefront research programs and engage in student training.
RANK: Faculty positions of all ranks, and post-doctoral fellows
SALARY: Depending on qualifications and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D., or equivalent, in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences or related field completed or expected by effective date, a demonstrated record of research excellence and potential. Candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
POSITION AVAILABLE: September 1, 2018
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research achievements and future plan, as well as teaching experience and interests, and three letters of recommendation (all letters will be treated as confidential documents). It is the responsibility of the applicant to see that all materials, including letters of appraisal, be sent to:
Dr. Xiangyun LI
Administrative Deputy Director
South-Western Institute for Astronomy Research
Rm 4403, Ge Wu Building Yunnan University, Kunming 650500
P. R. China
Email: xyli@ynu.edu.cn
CLOSING DATE: Applications received prior to June 15, 2018, will receive full consideration.
