We welcome applications for three PhD and four postdoctoral positions at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Dalian University of Technology. The funding period runs from January 2027 to June 2031, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Open positions
The positions are based in Dalian, China. Successful applicants will work in the research group of Prof. Xian Liao or Prof. Lei Zhao, with research focused on Analysis, Differential Equations or Dynamical Systems.
Four-year, research-focused doctoral positions with no teaching obligation. A competitive mathematical background is preferred. PhD enrollment begins from September 2027.
Two-year, research-focused postdoctoral positions with no teaching obligation and a competitive salary. Postdoctoral appointments can commence from January 2027.
State your research interests and preferred supervisor.
Include the contact details of two academic referees.
Include a list of publications, if any.
Submit the thesis if available; otherwise, provide a description of the MSc thesis project.
Submit university diplomas or certificates and transcripts of records for BSc and MSc studies, if available.
State your research interests and preferred supervisor.
Include the contact details of two academic referees.
Include your complete list of publications.
Provide a research statement of 2-3 pages.
Submit the certificate if available; otherwise, state the expected date of your defense.
Use the five-item document list for the position to which you are applying.
Combine all required documents into a single PDF file.
Send the single PDF to .
Applications remain open until all positions are filled.
The first committee meeting will evaluate application materials on August 31, 2026. Subsequent reviews will be conducted every three months.
Dalian (大连; Dàlián) is the second-largest city in Liaoning Province in Northeast China (Dongbei) and the largest port in Northeast China. It is also a major tourist destination for Chinese visitors.
Campus Map Our workshop takes place at the main (Lingshui, 凌水) campus.
For further information, please see Practional Information| Workshop: Analysis of PDEs in Dalian.