[DMANET] Faculty and Postdoctoral Positions at the Center for Algorithms and Learning Theory, Shenzhen

The Center for Algorithms and Learning Theory (CALT) at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, is excited to announce job openings for

- Full and Associate Professors, and

- Postdoctoral Researchers.

Newly established in August 2025, CALT is a center dedicated to excellent research in discrete mathematics, combinatorial optimization, algorithms, machine learning, and theoretical aspects of data science. With the generous funding of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Center is determined to foster creative and collaborative environment, and produce world-class research with lasting societal impact.

These are full-time, research-focused positions. Ideal candidates are expected to have

- a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, or a closely related field,

- an outstanding publication record in top-tier international conferences and journals, and

- for faculty positions a demonstrated capacity for leadership, e.g., the record of securing significant research grants and industrial collaborations.

We offer a comprehensive and internationally competitive offer package, including

- a highly competitive annual base salary (≥400k CNY for postdocs; ≥700k CNY for full professors),

- expert allowance from Shenzhen; e.g., a full professor could obtain the annual allowance of 240k - 600k CNY per year for up to 9 years,

- additional local government benefits, which could include a preferential personal income tax policy (maximum effective tax rate of 15%) depending on their personal circumstances, and

- generous research funding and travel support for the first two years.

To apply for the post, please submit the following documents to Professor He Sun (hsun@siat.ac.cn) as the Director of the Center, and Ms. Yang Du (yang.du@siat.ac.cn) as PA of the Center:

- A cover letter

- A CV, including a full list of publications

- Contact information of two references

The application deadline is 15th October 2025. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview in Novermber 2025.

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