2025 Postdoctoral Frontier Symposium in Physics and Astronomy
Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai, China
September 24–26, 2025
We are pleased to announce the 2025 Postdoctoral Frontier Symposium in Physics and Astronomy event. This gathering will take place from September 24th to 26th, 2025, at Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI), Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, China.
This symposium aims to provide an international academic exchange platform to foster cross-disciplinary innovation and collaboration. It will bring together leading experts, young scholars, outstanding postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students worldwide to discuss cutting-edge topics in fundamental sciences. The event will feature:
Keynote speeches by leading scientist
Academic presentations on frontier research
Poster sessions for early-career researchers
Round table discussions on future scientific directions
High-energy time-domain astrophysics: Explore the dynamical Universe
Cosmology and galaxies: Probe the dark Universe
Exoplanets and stars: Understand our origin
Laboratory Astrophysics: Probe the extreme Universe in the lab.
High-energy cosmic neutrino detection and neutrino astronomy,
Studies of new physics beyond the Standard Model, Particular on the phenomenology at the energy frontier and related facilities, Lattice QCD, Astro-particle physics and Quantum filed theory in cosmology
Unconventional superconductivity and magnetism
Topological states of matter & fractional excitations
Light-matter interactions & nonequilibrium quantum states
Academic Exchange: Engage with world-renowned experts and peers in your field.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with international institutions and potential collaborators.
Career Development: Discover Shanghai’s vibrant academic and cultural heritage and explore research opportunities.
We will invite ~45 outstanding postdoctoral researchers and recent PhD graduates, along with ~15 exceptional final-year PhD students, to present their work.
No registration fee
Accommodation covered for invited speakers
Travel grants (partial/full support for international/domestic flights) available for selected participants
Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 2025
Event Dates: September 24–26, 2025
Registration: Complete the online form via https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/e/PFS2025
CV Submission: Submit a CV (along with your publication list) or a Personal Website via https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/event/4229/registrations/153/
by July 15, 2025.
China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
Shanghai Municipal Talents Work Bureau
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI), Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Tsung-Dao Lee Library, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Hong Ding (TDLI)
Dong Lai (TDLI)
Xiaogang He (TDLI)
Jianglai Liu (TDLI)
(Additional members to be announced)
09:00–09:30 Registration
09:30–10:30 Opening Ceremony (40th Anniversary)
10:30–11:30 Plenary Lectures
13:30–15:00 Invited Talks
15:20–16:30 Round Table Discussion
Parallel Sessions (3 thematic tracks)
Poster Presentations
Networking & Discussions
For inquiries, please contact:
Email: Lisa Duan: duanlisha@sjtu.edu.cn
Website: https://indico-tdli.sjtu.edu.cn/e/PFS2025
Join us in Shanghai for an inspiring academic journey and explore the future of fundamental sciences!
We look forward to your participation!