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2025B Postdoctoral Researcher Position at KASI
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
Number of Positions Available
25
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 25 postdoctoral researchers across 19 research fields.
The key eligibility requirements are outlined below.
ㅇ Those who earned their Ph.D. within the past 5 years(starting date must be within 5 years of receiving their Ph.D.) or those who will obtain their Ph.D. before the appointment date.
ㅇ Those who can start working within 2025. - The appointment date is negotiable upon agreement with the supervisors, but it must be within 2025 and fall on the first day of a month.
For full details, please refer to the official announcement.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
467
Included Benefits
The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration(starting from around 43,200,000 KRW(around $30,650(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
2025 May 27
Application Deadline
2025 Jun 26