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2026B Postdoctoral Researcher Position
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
Number of Positions Available
17
Duration
2 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Yuseong-gu
Daejeon
South Korea
Job Description
The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute(KASI) is a government-funded research institute located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. We conduct front-line research in various fields of astronomy, astrophysics and space science, develop astronomical instruments and operate facilities in Korea and overseas. We are currently looking for creative and outstanding postdoctoral scientists.
We are recruiting 17 postdoctoral researchers across 15 research fields.
The key eligibility requirements are outlined below.
ㅇ Those who earned their Ph.D. within the past 7 years(starting date must be within 7 years of receiving their Ph.D.), including those who are expected to obtain their degree before the appointment date.
ㅇ Those who can start working within 2026.
For full details, please refer to the job announcement on the recruitment website(https://kasi.fairy.im/announcement/detail/28).
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
467
Included Benefits
ㅇ The initial contract period is two years and may be extended annually for up to one additional year, subject to performance review, funding availability, and the duaration of the research project.
ㅇ The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration(starting from around 44,400,000 KRW(around $30,480(pretax)) per annum excluding severance pay depending on qualification), research budget, financial supplement for health insurance, national pension, one-way airfare to join the KASI(economy class), and a dormitory room for single/double if needed(dorm fees: 150,000/90,000KRW).
Application Details
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2026 May 26
Application Deadline
2026 Jun 25