KIAS Fellow Position in the School of Physics(Korea Institute for Advanced Study)

Job Summary

Category
Other
Institution
Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS)
Department
School of Physics
Number of Positions Available
1
Duration
1 Year
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)

Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul
South Korea

Job Description

As the first research institute for basic sciences in the nation, Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) was founded in 1996 by Korean Government to promote excellence in the basic science research. Located in Seoul, KIAS provides a unique research environment, where its members as well as visitors can enjoy constant academic stimuli and friendly administrative support. 

School of Physics at Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) is seeking for outstanding KIAS Fellow candidates in the field of Theoretical Physics. Areas of research include : Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics, Quantum Field Theory & String Theory and Statistical Physics.

Applicants should have a PhD in the relevant majors is required at the time of appointment. We seek applicants who have contributed to their research field through remarkable research and possess potential to bring the research area to world-leading level. Applicants are expected to strongly committed to and capable of successfully conducting innovative research. Communication skills is also required for successful international co-working. (https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202508060003)

* KIAS complies with the 「EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WORK-FAMILY BALANCE ASSISTANCE ACT」. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The initial appointment for KIAS Fellow is for five years with the possibility of a one-time renewal of up to two additional years.

 

[Application Instructions]

 

We accept applications for this position only through the Korea Institute for Advanced Study's recruitment webpage.

 

The applications should include: 

a. CV

b. Research Statement

c. List of Publications

d. More than 3 Reference Letters

 All documents should be submitted by deadline for full application.

 

Submission

a. KIAS recruitment webpage (It will be opened on August 18, 2025)

b. Application Deadline: September 1, 2025 (Korea Standard Time, GMT+9)

 

You can find more details on our job recruitment website’s notice

For more information, please contact Ingyeong Shin([email protected]).

 

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

Selection Deadline: October 30, 2025

Current Status of Position: Accepting Applicants

 

Compensation and Benefits

Currency
467

Application Details

Application Instructions
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URL: https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202508060003
Publication Start Date
2025 Aug 18
Application Deadline
2025 Sep 01

Inquiries

Name
Ingyeong Shin

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