Academic and Research Positions in Korea

Updated 2012.5.3

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Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

The Department of Emerging Materials Science seeks a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position. Appointment would be at the tenure-track assistant or associate professor level. Exceptional candidates are sought, particularly those who will dramatically enhance our Department program in teaching at the graduate levels, research, and supervision of student research. Candidates with a demonstrated excellence in original research in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply.

• Quantum Materials searching for composite materials of new functional features through atomic level manipulation and control, for example, developing next generation spintronics materials and high temperature superconductors through accurate understanding of the materials properties in strongly correlated systems.

• Computational materials science identifying emerging materials for high functional devices via data mining approach, and characterizing their properties with atomic level accuracy.

Candidates should hold a Ph. D. and have at least two years of research or teaching experience by the beginning of the appointment period. Graduate education in materials science and engineering, physics and c hemistry or a closely related field is preferred. Interested candidates should submit Application Form for DGIST and 5 Representative Achievements at http://faculty.dgist.ac.kr during May 1 ~ May 31, 2012. Review of applications will begin immediately and application materials will be received until the positions are filled. Please submit application materials to:

The DGIST Faculty Search Committee
Website: http://faculty.dgist.ac.kr Tel: +82 (53) 785-5110 and 5112
Fax: +82 (53) 785-5119

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST) which is the government sponsoring institute begun in March, 2011 for his graduate courses. DGIST offers Ph.D., Master and Bachelor (from March, 2014) programs in the fields of Brain Science, Robotics Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, and Energy Systems Engineering, together with Emerging Materials Science. The Department of Emerging Materials Science will open March, 2013, and will take the initiative for DGIST to be a top-ranked school in the world.

Pohang University of Science and Technology

Institute of Edge of Theoretical Science (IES), and Department of Physics

Postdoctoral Positions

Prof. Ki-Seok Kim worked on quantum phase transitions based on the field theory approach. His research area covers the nature of quantum criticality and the mechanism of unconventional superconductivity, the confinement-deconfinement mechanism in the gauge theory approach for Mott transitions, the interplay between topological excitations (vortices and skyrmions) and itinerant electrons, and the application of the AdS/CFT correspondence to condensed matter physics. Recently, he is studying effects of electron correlations on topological states of matter, covering topological spin liquids and topological superconductors. In addition, he also collaborates with an experimental group on the issue of anomalous transport phenomena in topological insulators. He is preparing for a long-term research project with an experimental group, focusing on the interplay between correlations, disorders, and topological aspects. The candidate will work with Prof. Ki-Seok Kim on related issues.

The deadline for application is 27th (Sunday) May 2012. CV with a publication list will be sufficient, sent to Prof. Ki-Seok Kim, tkfkd@postech.ac.kr or kimks@apctp.org. The selected candidate will get a chance for an interview. He/She will join the group of "Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics: Interplay between symmetry and topology" at least from July or August.

Sejong University

The expected starting date is September 1, 2012. The successful applicant is expected to carry out original research and teach undergraduate and graduate students in Korean or English. International applicants are welcome.

We receive the initial application via internet only (http://facultyjob.sejong.ac.kr) during April 23 - May 15, 2012. If you have any questions or need help, feel free to email Dr. Kyu-Hyun Chae (chae@sejong.ac.kr).

Kyungpook National University

Faculty Position in either Biochemistry or plant / microbial biotechnology (for non-Korean)

The School(Department) of Applied Biosciences, College of Agriculture and Life Science at Kyungpook National University, one of the leading universities of Korea, is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the junior or senior level to begin September, 2012. Kyungpook National University has about 1,150 full time faculties, 22,000 undergraduate students and 7,000 graduate students in Daegu, South Korea. Daegu city is one of the metropolitan cities in the southeast area of Korea with a population of 2.5 million. At present, the School(Department) of Applied Biosciences has 23 faculty members, 3 joint faculties, 3 staffs, about 600 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. This posting is from Major in Environment Life Chemistry ( (http://cals.flash21.com/eng/sub2/sub02_1_02_2.jsp?topMenuNum=2&subMenuNum=2&sub2MenuNum=1").

Responsibility: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate course in Biochemistry or plant / microbial biotechnology of Agricultural background. Research in Biochemistry or plant / microbial biotechnology is necessary.

Eligibility: Applicants are expected to have a strong academic record including a Ph.D. and post-doctoral research experience. Eligible candidates should meet the following qualifications.

1. He/She should have non-Korean nationality and obtain a Ph.D. outside Korea. Knowledge of Korean is not required.
2. Successful candidates should possess an outstanding potential to establish an independent research program and to mentor graduate students.
3. Successful candidates should have a commitment to teaching under-graduate and graduate courses in English.
4. We are seeking candidates who can either open a new research area in the School(Department) or strengthen the current research activities of the Department. We strongly encourage outstanding candidates from all subfields of Biochemistry or plant / microbial biotechnology to apply.

Benefits:

1. Salary: It depends on the career of the applicant. It respects the regulations of the University and non-negotiable. The minimum starting salary is 60M Won per year (about $55,000/year when the current exchange rate, 1 USD ~ 1,100 Won, is applied). Salary is dependent upon academic credentials and experience. Average salary of assistant and associate professor in Kyungpook National University are around 66M and 77M Won. Our school(department)'s salary is quite higher than average.
2. Other benefits as a regular faculty member, which include medical insurance and pension, etc.
3. A faculty apartment in campus will be provided with management expenses (300,000 Won per month)
4. Starting research fund (10M won) and an air ticket for relocation will be provided.

Application Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (form in MS-word, text, or pdf file)
2. Publication List (form in MS-word, text, or pdf file)
3. Copy of degree certificates and transcripts for undergraduate and graduate courses.
4. List of 3 references with contact information (form in Word file). We will contact them directly when needed.
5. Research plan (free format)

Please read the instructions at the end of the forms before you fill the application documents. Other documents (copy of Ph.D. thesis, career certificates, etc.) may be required for the selected candidates. Applications should be sent to Professor Jae-Ho Shin, School of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea. Electronic applications and inquiries may be sent to jhshin@knu.ac.kr / jhshin1@gmail.com Review of the applications will begin on Apr. 02, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI)

President of Korea Brain Research Institute(KBRI)

The Korea Brain Research Institute(KBRI) was established by the Korean government in October 2011 in order to build a world-class research institute focused on the brain science. We are seeking for a qualified individual who has the vision and management skills to establish KBRI as a top-notch brain research institute. Korea Brain Research Institute is a tentative name and can be changed in the future

• Position: President of the Korea Brain Research Institute
• Term: 3 years from the inauguration day
• Qualifications. Successful applicants should have
  1. The vision and strategic skills to make KBRI a world-class institute
  2. A thorough background in brain science and science policy
  3. Strong management and team leadership experience
  4. Capacity for innovation

• Submission of application form
  • Submit in person or by registered mail (email submission will not be accepted)

• Required Documents
  • Application form
  • Resume
  • Cover letter detailing major achievements and work experience
  • Personal statement on the management of KBRI
  • Personal information consent form
  Application forms can be downloaded from the website of the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST) at http:www.dgist.ac.kr.

• Submission Deadline
  - In person & by registered mail: By 18:00, 23th Mar (Fri), 2012 (Should be arrived at the reception desk before the submission deadline)

• Address for postal submission.

  KBRI Management & Planning Dept., Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology, 50-1 Sang-Ri, Hyeonpong-Myeon, Dalseong-Gun, Daegu, SOUTH KOREA (Postal Code) 711-837

• Others
  • Submitted documents will not be returned to applicants
  • Schedule will be notified individually
  • Please address enquiries to: KBRI Management & Planning Dept., Tel.+82 (0) 53-785-1100, Fax.+82 (0) 53-785-1839, E-mail. jthan@dgist.ac.kr
  Please refer to the website (www.dgist.ac.kr) of DGIST for more information.

Hyundai Motor Group welcomes your good idea.

We are Hyundai-NGV, the Hyundai Motor Group’s subsidiary, responsible for academic-industry collaborative research, internship program and professional education programs for engineers.

Hyundai-NGV & Hyundai Motor Group are jointly operating research projects with many universities to develop next generation vehicle technologies. Professors from many universities are participating in our projects to produce outstanding results.

Please lend your genuine thinking to accelerate our innovation by proposing research subjects!

When necessary, your proposals undergo a prior research to examine feasibility of the subject for six months with 30 million KRW (about 27,000 USD) of budgetary support. After the assessment, additional study will start.

If your idea seems highly likely to produce promising technologies in the foreseeable future, the proposal will be jointly developed with Hyundai Motor Group R&D Divisions right away without feasibility research. For those proposals, budget and schedule will be determined through negotiations.

We receive proposals from our website ( http://oasis.hyundai-ngv.com ) throughout the year and review the submitted proposals three times a year. The first deadline of this year is March 31. We are expecting your continuous interest and participation.

1. Purpose: to develop creative technologies applicable to automobile area
2. Research Funds & Period
   (1) Feasibility research : 30 million KRW (about 27,000 USD) for 6 months (2) General research : budget and schedule are determined after negotiations

3. Qualification for application: Full-time faculty member of a university & PhD Researcher of a government institute
4. Schedule
   1. Proposal Application: March 31, 2012
   2. Internal Review: April ~ May, 2012
   3. Announcement of Results: The end of May, 2012
      * We receive proposals throughout the year, the 2nd review is scheduled for July, the 3rd for October.

5. Contract
   The contract between the researcher and Hyundai Motor Group will be based on Hyundai Motor Group’s standard contract.
   
   • All intellectual property developed by this research project will be jointly owned by the research director or his institute and Hyundai Motor Group.

6. Documents for application and submission
   1. Documents for application
      * Proposal (You can download format at the our website)
      * Profile of research director - We’ll review the contents of your profile you have written at our webpage (Register researcher pool)
   2. Submission
      - Please upload the documents above to our website fttp://oasis.hyundai-ngv.com.
7. For more information - e-mail drnam76@hyundai-ngv.com

Korea University (Seoul)

Faculty Positions Exclusively for Foreigners

One tenure-track and another non-tenure-track faculty position are available exclusively for foreigners in the Department of Physics at Korea University in Seoul, Korea. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in physics and speak English natively or fluently. There is no restriction in the research area.

The appointments will be at any level of professorship (assistant, associate, or full professor), and young scientists are strongly encouraged to apply. Both positions are to start from September 2012, but the starting date might be negotiable upon appropriate requests.

The annual salaries are the same both for tenure-track and non-tenure-track position, depending only on the candidates' career. The contract for the non-tenure-track position is initially for 3 years and extensible for another 3 years after evaluation.

The application deadline is March 15, 2012. Candidates who need more time to prepare for application materials should contact the department head (see below). Application materials must be submitted electronically at:

http://kuweb.korea.ac.kr/faculty/.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Mahn-Soo Choi
Department Head
Department of Physics
Korea University
Seoul 136-713, Korea

Tel: +82-2-3290-3110
Email: physics.ku@korea.ac.kr
http://physics.korea.ac.kr

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology

Tenure-Track Faculty Position

The Department of Emerging Materials Science seeks a candidate for a tenure-track faculty position. Appointment would be at the tenure-track assistant or associate professor level. In special cases, a senior faculty appointment may be possible.

Exceptional candidates are sought, particularly those who will dramatically enhance our Department program in teaching at the graduate levels, research, and supervision of student research. Candidates with a demonstrated excellence in original research in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply.

• Quantum Materials searching for composite materials of new functional features through atomic level manipulation and control, for example , developing next generation spintronics materials and high temperature superconductors through accurate understanding of the materials properties in strongly correlated systems

• Biomaterials used for nano-scale medicine, bio-mimic materials and bio-degradable materials

• Computational materials science identifying emerging materials for high functional devices via data mining approach, and characterizing their properties with atomic level accuracy

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. and have at least two years of research or teaching experience by the beginning of the appointment period. Graduate education in materials science and engineering, physics and chemistry or a closely related field is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically at http://faculty.dgist.ac.kr.

Each application should include: Application form for DGIST and 5 Representative Achievements. Questions should be addressed to faculty@dgist.ac.kr.

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST) which is the government sponsoring institute begun in March, 2011 for his graduate courses. DGIST offers Ph.D., Master and Bachelor (from March, 2014) programs in the fields of Brain Science, Robotics Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, and Energy Systems Engineering, together with Emerging Materials Science. The Department of Emerging Materials Science will open March, 2013, and will take the initiative for DGIST to be a top-ranked school in the world.

The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP), Korea

the Max Planck Society (MPG), Germany

The rules for MPG Independent Junior Research Groups (JRG) apply to the selection process. The group will be located on the campus of Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH).

We do not envisage special research fields since quality of applicants is more important than the field they represent. However, there are special requirements which have to be met.

The new group will strengthen the scientific in-house program of the Center. The Center has fourteen membership countries and its goals are to organize schools and workshops and to train outstanding young scientists to become future scientific leaders of their fields. In order that a candidate can be successful his/her field must have strong links either to the already existing JRGs at the Center or to leading groups in the Physics Departments at POSTECH. Their areas of research are found under href="http://apctp.org/jrg. A group leader is expected to use also the links to renowned research centers in the Asia Pacific region to which the Center has close relations. He/She will have access to students and other researchers.

We offer positions for up to 5 years on a salary which corresponds to an exceptional Assistant Professor. Funds to form a group are available for 1-2 postdoctoral fellows, 1-2 guests and 1-2 PHD students which shall be recruited by the group leaders. A group is fully independent according to the rules of the MPG. We will provide office and adequate funds for computer access and consumables.

Please send your CV, publication list and a short description of your research accomplishments and future plans to Prof. Seunghwan Kim at the address below by April 2, 2012. Two letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the application deadline.

Prof. Seunghwan Kim (Junior Research Groups)
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
Hogil Kim Memorial Bldg. #501, POSTECH
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk 790-784, KOREA
email: jrg@apctp.org

Yonsei University

Theoretical Particle Physics Group in Yonsei University invites application for post-doctoral research fellow positions and possibly untenured research professorships in Flavor Physics and Collider Physics Phenomenology.

The starting date of the appointment is negotiable, any time in or before September 2012.

The initial appointment will be one year with a possible extension of one or two more years.

The annual salary ranges from 24,000,000 won to 36,000,000 won, depending on the qualification.

The first round decision will be made late February 2012 for the applications received by 31st January 2012. Applicants should send an e-mail containing a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a summary of research plan in separate PDF file format.

They also need to arrange at least two recommendation letters.

All the application materials must be sent by e-mail to cskim@yonsei.ac.kr

with the title: `Application for Research Fellow/Professorship'

It is not necessary for applicants to specify which position they are applying for.

Professor Choong Sun Kim (C.S. Kim)
Department of Physics, Yonsei University
Seoul, 120-749, Korea

Phone) +82-2-2123-8366, +82-10-2803-9683

If you have any questions, please contact to cskim@yonsei.ac.kr

Sogang University

The Center for Quantum Spacetime (CQUeST) invites application for post-doctoral research fellow positions and possibly untenured research professorships in strings, fields, and related areas. CQUeST was launched in June 2005 at Sogang University, Seoul with a long term grant from the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation. We welcome applicants who possess exceptional research potential or who have already demonstrated excellent research activities.

The starting date of the appointment is negotiable, yet we suggest September 2012.

The initial appointment will be one year with a possible extension of one year.

The annual salary ranges from 24,000,000 won to 36,000,000 won, depending on the qualification.

Successful foreign applicants will also get some support for housing deposit.

These conditions apply to both research fellowships and research professorships.

The first round decision will be made late February 2012 for the applications received by 31st January 2012.

The application procedure is fully electronic.

Applicants should send an e-mail containing a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a summary of research plan in separate PDF file format.

They also need to arrange at least two recommendation letters.

All the application materials must be sent by e-mail to cquest@sogang.ac.kr with the title: `Application for Research Fellow/Professorship'

It is not necessary for applicants to specify which position they are applying for.

Director Professor Bum-Hoon Lee
Center for Quantum Spacetime
Sogang University
Sinsu-1 dong, Mapo-gu
Seoul, 121-742, Korea

Phone) +82-2-705-7865, Fax) +82-2-704-9031

To learn more about CQUeST, please look up our web site at http://cquest.sogang.ac.kr. If you have any questions, please contact the center at cquest@sogang.ac.kr.

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

The Department of Physics at KAIST is seeking outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty positions. The positions in theoretical physics and/or in experimental physics are open to applicants in all areas of physics. Applicant must have Ph. D. in Physics or a closely related field, and some post-doctoral research experience is desirable. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Department of Physics, and also contribute to other academic activities. Application materials, available at

http://www.kaist.edu/english/02_faculty/01_recruit_02.php?pt=22 ,

including a letter of application, current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, a publications list, and three letters of reference, should be sent to:

Faculty Search Committee, Department of Physics, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-701, Republic of Korea

Applications completed by January 15, 2012 will be given full consideration, although the search will continue until the positions are filled. If you have any further inquiry, please contact Department office (Ms. Soon Mi HONG via redrose@kaist.ac.kr)

Pohang University of Science and Technology

The SRC (Science Research Center) in Physics of POSTECH, supported by National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), is seeking to fill postdoctoral research fellow positions. The center ("Center for Topological Matter"), recently launched by the NRF, focuses on the studies of fundamental physical properties of topological insulators and graphene. The positions are affiliated to Quantum Transport and Superconductivity Laboratory (http://qtsl.postech.ac.kr/) directed by Prof. Hu-Jong Lee although one may collaborate with other members of the SRC. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated excellent research potential in the field of low-temperature transport properties in nanostructured and mesoscopic systems. Experience of studying graphene and/or topological insulators, and experience of operating dilution fridge are preferred. Early starting of the appointment is desired. The annual salary will be negotiated, considering the experience and potential of the candidates. Candidates should submit electronically a curriculum vitae, which includes the list of publications and the list of three references by Dec. 15, 2011 to Prof. Hu-Jong Lee.

Prof. Hu-Jong Lee
Director of Center for Topological Matter
Department of Physics
Pohang University of Science and Technology

E-mail) hjlee@postech.ac.kr
Office) +82-54-279-2072
Cell) +82-10-9535-3072

Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics

The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) solicits applications for a few positions for the Young Scientist Training Program at the postdoctoral fellow level in theoretical physics and other related fields. APCTP, first founded in 1996, is a non-governmental organization aiming for an international center dedicated to excellence in research and the training of young scientists in the Asia-Pacific region. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated exceptional research potential, with significant contributions beyond or through the doctoral dissertation. Applications would be encouraged if your field could cooperate with Junior Research Group which APCTP launched in 2008.

The range of the annual stipend is from KRW24,000,000 to KRW36,000,000 (Korean won) depending on the research experience and qualification. Some funds for travel and research activities are provided if selected. The initial appointment is for one year, which is renewable up to one or two additional years, depending on the research performance and the availability of resources for the program. The new position typically commences on September 1st each year, with the application deadline of January 8, 2012. However, applications and appointments can also be made all year round on a continual basis, if requested and allowed. Applicants should send a curriculum vita with a list of publications, a summary of research plans at APCTP, and at least two letters of recommendations to:

Secretary (YST)
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
Hogil Kim Memorial Bldg. 5th floor, POSTECH
San 31, Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu
Pohang 790-784, Republic of Korea
E-mail: yst@apctp.org

Please visit APCTP homepage http://www.apctp.org to submit your application online. The application period is from November 15, 2011 to January 8, 2012.

Should you have any questions, please contact us at yst@apctp.org.

University of Seoul

A Tenure-track faculty position in optics or condensed matter physics (Exp. & Theory, Both)

The Department of Physics at Univerisity of Seoul invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in the broad area of optics or condensed matter physics. The application is open for both experimental and theoretical physicists.

Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in physics, and expected to have outstanding research records and a strong interest in teaching.

The official announcement will soon appear in November 2011 in the university homepage at:

http://www.uos.ac.kr

Detailed information regarding the application requirement and procedure can be found there.

For futher inquiries, please feel free to contact

Prof. Jae Dong Noh
Chairman
Department of Physics
University of Seoul
Seoul, Korea

E-mail: jdnoh@uos.ac.kr
Tel: +82-2-2210-5725
Fax: +82-2-2245-6531

Soongsil University

Faculty positions

The Department of Physics at Soongsil University invites applications from all qualified candidates for one tenure-track and one non-tenure-track faculty position. (i) For the tenure-track position, we are seeking candidates in the area of experimental condensed matter physics, but outstanding researchers in other areas of physics may also be considered. (ii) The non-tenure-track position, the main duty of which is lecture, is open to all areas of physics. For both positions, candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in physics. The successful candidates are expected to have an outstanding research record and strong interest in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The applications are to be submitted online from 10/25, 10am through 11/1, 4pm (KST). For more detailed information regarding the application procedure and requirements, please refer to the official announcement in the University's homepage: http://www.ssu.ac.kr.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Department of Physics:

Prof. Hangmo Yi
Chairman
Department of Physics
Soongsil University
Seoul, Korea

E-mail: hyi@physics.ssu.ac.kr
Tel. 82-2-820-0422
Fax: 82-2-824-4383

Korean Physical Society

The appointed fellow is expected to work at the theory division of CERN. The Korean CERN fellows will be treated equally with all other CERN fellows from the CERN membership countries in terms of salary, benefits, and all other aspects. The appointed fellow is subject to CERN regulations. The appointment is for two years.

Applicants should apply directly to CERN through CERN e-RT webpage for Non-Member State Postdoc Fellowship Programme at:

https://ert.cern.ch/browse_www/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=8825

The applicant should also send his or her CV and publication list to dkhong@pusan.ac.kr.

Application is open till Dec. 6, 2011.

Contact:

Prof. Deog-Ki Hong (Project P.I)
Pusan National University
(email: dkhong@pusan.ac.kr)
Korea
or
Korean Physical Society
http://www.kps.or.kr/home/kor/
email: office at kps.or.kr
Tel: +82-2-556-4737

Korean Physical Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Chonbuk National University

Smart Structures Laboratory & LANL-CBNU EI-K,
Department of Aerospace Engineering,

Postgraduate Positions in Aerospace Engineering

Our projects are related, but not limited, to the application of laser ultrasound
technologies and optical fiber sensors technologies to the non-destructive test and
evaluation (NDT&E), and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of important engineering
structures, such as wind turbine, space launch vehicle, nuclear power plant, and aircraft.
All the projects are application based with supports from the industries or government,
and have great potential to be commercialized. If you are highly motivated,
we want to invite you to join our research team.

Basic Requirements:

Financial Supports:

Application or Enquiry:

Prof. Jung-Ryul LEE
Smart Structures Laboratory & LANL-CBNU EI-K,
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Chonbuk National University, South Korea.

Kyung Hee University (Global Campus)

Tenure-track faculty positions in experimental condensed matter physics (nano-, optical-, bio- subfields)

The Department of Applied Physics in College of Applied Science is receiving applications for tenure-track faculty positions in the area of experimental condensed matter physics with special emphasis on nano-, optical-, and bio- subfields. The Department of Applied Physics has currently ten faculties. A candidate must have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields, and is expected to establish an independent research program while teaching department's undergraduate and graduate classes. The appointment level and salary can be negotiated depending on the applicant's qualification. Candidates should apply through the the home page of Kyung Hee University from Sept. 15th till Sept. 30th, 2011 to be considered for 2012 Spring semester employment. For further inquiries and application, please contact:

Prof. Daeyoung Lim, Department Chairman
Department of Applied Physics, College of Applied Science
Kyung Hee University
1 Seocheon-dong, Giheung-gu, Yong-In, Gyeonggido
Republic of Korea 446-701

E-mail: dlim@khu.ac.kr
Tel. 82-31-201-2414
FAX: 82-31-204-8122

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

School of Materials Science and Engineering

The School of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for faculty positions in all levels starting from February or August 2012. Applications from candidates with experience in condensed matter physics and related areas are encouraged. Ph.D. degree in physics is preferred.

Successful candidate must have ability to teach undergraduate level physics in English. Information on the GIST and the School of Materials Science and Engineering can be found at http://www.gist.ac.kr.

Deadline for receipt of application materials is 11/09/30 18:00 pm in Korea Standard Time.

In order to apply for a faculty position, please send application forms (a letter of interest, statement of research plan, CV, and publication list) to GIST by uploading to http://its.gist.ac.kr/faculty.

Three letters of recommendation must also be arranged to be sent directly to the dean of school.

Prof. Beong-Ki Cho
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
261 cheomdan-gwagiro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712 Republic of Korea

Foreigners and female scholars, especially, are welcome to apply for this position. Korean citizenship is not required.

Kyungnam University

The Quantum information Lab. in Kyungnam university invites applicants for the post-doc. position. Applicants are expected to have research experience in the quantum information theories such as quantum entanglement, non-local properties of quantum mechanics etc.

The starting date is negotiable within this year. The initial appointment will be for one year, but can be extended up to three years depending on mutual satisfaction. The annual salary is 24,000,000 WON (approximately 23,000 US dollars).

Those interested should send CV and publication list to dkpark@kyungnam.ac.kr.

DaeKil Park
Department of Physics & Electronic Engineering
Kyungnam University
Changwon, 631-701, Korea

Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS)

The School of Physics at Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) invites applicants for the positions at the level of postdoctoral research fellows and visiting scholars in theoretical physics.

Applicants for the research fellow position in theoretical physics are expected to have demonstrated exceptional research potential in the fields of astrophysics & cosmology, particle physics & phenomenology, quantum field theory & string theory, or statistical physics & condensed matter theory.

The starting date of the appointment is negotiable, and can be as early as March 20/12. The initial appointment will be for two years with a possibility of renewal for up to two more years, depending on the research performance of an individual and also on the needs of the program at KIAS. The annual salary ranges from approximately US$ 34,000 ~ US$ 64,000 (equivalent to 37,000,000 ~ 70,000,000 in Korean won). In addition, research fund in the amount of approximately US$ 9,000 ~ US$ 14,000 (equivalent to 10,000,000 ~ 15,000,000 in Korean won) is provided each year.

Those interested are encouraged to contact a faculty member in their research areas at

http://www.kias.re.kr/sub02/sub02_03_02_03.jsp.

Also, for more information please visit

http://www.kias.re.kr/sub03/sub03_02_07.jsp.

Applicants should send a cover letter specifying the research area, a curriculum vita with a list of publications, and a summary of research plan, and arrange three recommendation letters to be sent to:

School of Physics:
Physics Secretary (phys@kias.re.kr)
KIAS, 207-43 Cheongnyangni-dong
Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 130-722, Korea

Email applications are strongly encouraged. We accept applications all year round but applications for the 2011 research fellow positions should be submitted by Dec 1, 2011 for full consideration. The application deadline for astrophysics & observational cosmology is Dec 31, 2011.

The visiting scholar program is mainly for established scientists for short-term or long-term visits including sabbatical leaves. The successful candidates are expected to collaborate with research groups at KIAS. Collaborations with other visiting scholars or researchers in other institutions in Korea are also encouraged. Those interested should contact via e-mail one of the faculty members in the related field as a potential host. The appointment requires a curriculum vita with a list of publications and a summary of research plan.

Konkuk University

The School of Physics at Konkuk University seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of condensed matter physics theory, starting from March 1, 2012. The successful candidates should have outstanding research records and a strong interest in teaching.

For the detailed information regarding the application requirement and procedure, please refer to the official announcement in the web page:

http://www.konkuk.ac.kr/
http://www.konkuk.ac.kr/jsp/popup/20110801_faculty.html

The application deadline is September 7, 2011.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Prof. Jeonghyeon Song
Chair
School of Physics
Konkuk University, Seoul, 143-701
Korea

Tel: +82-2-450-3406
Fax: +82-2-3436-5361
E-mail: jhsong@konkuk.ac.kr

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

Max Planck Junior Research Group Leaders
in femto-to-atto-second-scale ultrafast science

Max Planck Center for Attosecond Science (MPC-AS) under Max Planck POSTECH/Korea Research Initiative, together with the Max Planck Society (MPG), Germany, is seeking outstanding candidates for leading Junior Research Groups in femto-to-atto-second-scale ultrafast science: one group in theory and one group in experiment

The groups will be located on the campus of Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in close connection with Max Planck Center for Attosecond Science (MPC-AS) and Center for Attosecond Science & Technology(CASTEH) CASTECH plays a role of Asian headquarter and R&D hub of MPC-AS.

MPC-AS is a newly established center at POSTECH in close collaboration with Max Planck Inst. of Quantum Optics, Garching, Germany under the memorandum of understanding supported by Max Planck Society, POSTECH and Korean Government. 5 Departments from different Max Planck Institutes led by Prof. Krausz, Prof. Ullrich, Prof. Cavalleri, Prof. Wolf, and Prof. Rost are participating in MPC-AS together with 5 Asian groups from Beijing, Brisbane, Shanghai and Tokyo to foster the attosecond science.

This search is focused on the area of theoretical/simulation studies as well as experiments aiming at gaining deeper insight into ultrafast electron phenomena unfolding on femtosecond to attosecond time scales. Candidates who have interdisciplinary interests in addressing physical/chemical aspects of ultrafast electron / nuclear dynamics, coherent control of quantum dynamics in physical, chemical, biological, nano-structured systems are encouraged to apply.

The theory group is expected to study basic concepts and computational methods for ultrafast science in femto-and atto-second time scales through the close relationship with the experimental groups participating in MPC-AS. The group will also have strong interaction with the scientific in-house program of Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP; http://www.apctp.org/index_eng.html ). APCTP has thirteen membership countries and its goals are to organize schools and workshops and to train outstanding young scientists to become future scientific leaders of their fields.

The experimental group is expected to carry out research activities in close collaboration with CASTECH, which is building up 3 attosecond light sources for atomic, molecular and nano/surface science. More emphasis on this group is the development of attosecond light source at MHz rep. level and attosecond PEEM and their applications to attosecond imaging of various ultrafast processes such as plasmon dynamics.

We offer this position for up to 5 years on a salary which corresponds to an exceptional Assistant Professor and on an extra funding for hiring Post-docs and graduate students to form a group.

Applications should include a CV, a list of publications, copies of three publications, a one-page summary of scientific achievements, and a two-page research plan. Two letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the application deadline. Application deadline is Sept. 17 (Sat.), 2011. All documents or inquiry should be sent to

Prof. Dong Eon Kim Co-director, Max Planck Center for Attosecond Science, Director, Max Planck POSTECH/Korea Research Initiative Physics Department, POSTECH San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang Gyeongbuk 790-784, KOREA

email: klimd@postech.ac.kr

Ewha Womans University

Department of Physics

Tenure-track faculty position in particle physics or astrophysics

The successful candidates should have outstanding research records and a strong interest in teaching.

For the detailed information regarding the application requirement and procedure, please refer to the official announcement in the web page http://home.ewha.ac.kr/~faculty/. The application deadline is August 24, 2011.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Prof. Chanju Kim
Chair of the Department of Physics
Ewha Womans University
Seoul 120-750 Korea
Tel: +82-2-3277-2329
Fax: +82-2-3277-2372
E-mail: cjkim@ewha.ac.kr

Korea Institute of Energy Research

These days, many people talk about the energy generation. Korea is one of the nuclear exporting countries, but the country has a very humble history in this field. Go to

http://ysfine.com/wisdom/koelectric.html

for some interesting stories.

Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST)

Faculty Positions at Department of Robotics Engineering

The Department of Robotics Engineering at the DGIST is seeking outstanding candidates for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks. The applicants should have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and establishing a vigorous research program. The applicants must also have open-minded interpersonal skills for working together in cooperative manner with their colleagues within the department in carrying out teaching and research.

Successful candidates are expected to have a strong record of research and publication in fundamentals of robotics and/or in medical robotics application areas.

• Robot Design & Service Robot: Robot design and optimization for medical and other advanced robotic applications based on advanced robot mechanism, sensors, actuators, control, machine vision, motion planning, navigation, etc., and innovative service robots to improve the quality of human life.
• Rehabilitation and Life Support Robot: Rehabilitation robots that help recover or assist the motor/cognitive functions of the handicapped and impaired persons. Life support robots such as welfare assistant and home robots that improve the quality of life of the beneficiary.
• Surgical Robot: Advanced robotic technologies that provide advanced eye and hands for surgeons to assist more accurate and safe surgery through the image-guided minimally invasive surgery. Surgical simulation based on virtual and augmented reality technology helps surgeons practice surgical skills preoperatively.

Salary, incentives and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit their application package in electronic form (PDF) with a curriculum vitae, list of three references, publication list, and statement of teaching and research interest at http://faculty.dgist.ac.kr.

For more information, please visit our webpage at http://www.dgist.ac.kr.

Faculty Positions in the Department of Brain Science

The Department of Brain Science at DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology, http://www.dgist.ac.kr. ) invites applications for faculty positions at all levels.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of brain science. Priority will be given to the applicants who can develop a strong, collaborative, externally funded research program in the fields of 1) neurodevelopment/axon guidance. However, exceptionally strong candidates in other area of brain science are also encouraged.

The candidate must have earned a Ph.D. degree in a closely related field, and completed postdoctoral training. Appointment to the position is anticipated for December 2011 or Spring 2012. Salary and incentives will be commensurate with qualifications.

Criteria for selection include the promise of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in English, potential to develop externally funded research program, and leadership in technical and professional societies.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and list of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and application materials will be received until the position is filled. Please submit application materials on:

Faculty Search Committee Website: http://faculty.dgist.ac.kr.
Tel: +82 (53) 785-6110 and 6113
Fax: +82 (53) 785-5119

Faculty Positions at the Department of Information and Communication Engineering (ICE)

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or closely related field, and demonstrated strength in scholarly research with 2 years of professional experiences after earning Ph.D. degree. Applicants must also have interpersonal skills for working in a cooperative manner with colleagues within and across departments in carrying out teaching, research, and service. We are especially interested in applications from candidates in the following areas (describe your specialty explicitly in your cover letter.)
• Service-Oriented Computing
• Cloud Computing
• Information Assurance and Cyber Security
• Social Networks
• Software Engineering
• Computer Vision
• Signal and (Medical) Image Processing

Salary, incentive, and rank will be commensurate with qualifications. Please submit your curriculum vitae and a list of three references in electronic form (PDF) for the first stage of quick review at http://faculty.dgist.ac.kr.

We will contact you immediately if your qualifications meet our need and will continue until the positions are filled. For more questions, feel free to contact the department at ice@dgist.ac.kr

Assistant and Associate Professor Positions at the Department of Energy Systems Engineering

The Department of Energy Systems Engineering at DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology, http://www.dgist.ac.kr ) invites applications for tenure-track assistant and associate professor positions.

The successful candidates will have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of electrochemistry, polymer materials, and organic/inorganic electrical materials. The candidates will also be expected to develop a strong, collaborative, externally funded research program in the fields of

1. solar cells,
2. fuel cells, or
3. rechargeable batteries.

Exceptionally strong candidates with other energy system areas of expertise may be considered.

The candidate must have earned a Ph.D. degree in closely related fields, and completed two or five years of post baccalaureate professional work experience. Salary, rank, and incentives will be commensurate with qualifications.

Criteria for selection include promise of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in English, potential to develop externally funded research program, leadership in technical and professional societies.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, list of three or four references, and list of publications and presentations. Review of applications will begin immediately and application materials will be received until the positions are filled. Please submit application materials to:

The DGIST Faculty Search Committee at http://faculty.dgist.ac.kr.

Tel: +82 (53) 785-5110 and 5112
Fax: +82 (53) 785-5119

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)

Department of Physics

Tenure-track faculty position in Nuclear Physics

Also, there is a strong collaboration between the nuclear physics group of the Department of Physics and the nuclear energy group of the Department of Energy Science in SKKU, where there are distinguished foreign nuclear science faculty members. The successful candidate is expected to teach effectively in English at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

We expect to fill this position at any level such as the assistant, associate or full professor level. Applications are accepted only through the webpage: http://faculty.skku.edu/ . (Microsoft Internet Explorer only.) There is an English version of the homepage, where one needs to click "Faculty Pool Go>>" and register her/himself first by clicking "User registration". Applications will be accepted by 14:00 May 3, 2011 in Korean time. Sungkyunkwan University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications from non-Korean citizens. Guides for applicants can be found as an attached document of the above webpage. For inquiries, please send an email to Chairman of the Department of Physics, Prof. J. Y. Rhee at rheejy@skku.eduS.

http://faculty.skku.edu/

Pohang University of Science and Technology

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in physics or a related field and more than two years of post-doc experience in his/her research field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach, in English, undergraduate and graduate courses, and to supervise graduate students, but is expected to focus more on research activities in association with the IES. Applicants must have the ability to establish a strong research program. The successful candidate is expected to start from September of 2011 or March of 2012. The selected candidates will lead a frontier research on edge topics of theoretical physics.

To apply Candidates should submit an application package that consists of

1. a curriculum vitae including the list of publication,
2. a statement of research in the past and plan in future,
3. official records of their degrees, and
4. the names of three references,

Prof. Seunghwan Kim
Director of IES / Professor of Physics
POSTECH
San 31 Hyoja-Dong, Namku,
Pohang, Gyeongbuk 790-784
South Korea
e-mail: swan@postech.ac.kr

The evaluation of applications will begin on June 1, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.

In order to obtain an additional information or indicate your intention to apply, please contact: Prof. Seunghwan Kim at swan@postech.ac.kr.

Chungbuk National University

Department of Physics at Chungbuk National University announces a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Condensed Matter Physics. Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in Physics or related fields. Postdoctoral experience is highly recommended. Each candidate should have an outstanding research record and a strong commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Furthermore, the candidates should be able to teach some Physics classes in English.

Preliminary online application starts at 9:00 AM on May 2, 2011 and ends at 4:00 PM on May 13, 2011. Those who passed this preliminary screening procedure will be requested to submit necessary formal documents between June 1, 2011 and June 3, 2011.

For more detailed information, please refer to the official announcement in the University homepage: http://www.chungbuk.ac.kr/.

You may also contact the department chair person at the following email address:

bwkang@chungbuk.ac.kr.

Soongsil University

Tenure-track faculty position in experimental condensed matter physics

The Department of Physics at Soongsil University invites applications from all qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of experimental condensed matter physics. Candidates are required to have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields. The successful candidates must have an outstanding research record and strong interest in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The applications are to be submitted online from 4/25, 10am through 5/2, 5pm. For more detailed information regarding the application procedure and requirements, please refer to the official announcement in the University's homepage: http://www.ssu.ac.kr/.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Department of Physics:

Professor Hangmo Yi
Chairman
Department of Physics
College of Natural Sciences
Soongsil University
369 Sangdo-ro, Dongjak-gu
Seoul
Republic of Korea 156-743

E-mail: hyi@physics.ssu.ac.kr
Tel. 82-2-820-0422
Fax: 82-2-824-4383