Pohang University of Science and Technolohy, Field/String Group, Department of Physics

Position ID:Postech-FieldString-POSTDOC [#20409]
Position Title: Postdoc
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Pohang, Kyongsang-bukto 37673, Korea, The Republic of [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Physics / String Theory/Quantum Gravity/Field Theory
Appl Deadline:2022/01/05 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2021/11/04, finished 2022/01/26, listed until 2022/05/04)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Pohang University of Science and Technology(Postech) Quantum Field Theory and String Theory Group is inviting a number of postdoctoral fellows in the field of quantum field and string theory, broadly defined.

Postech is one of the best science and engineering universities in Asia. It is located in the harbor city of Pohang, at the south-eastern part of Korea. It is well-connected to all the major cities in Korea via express train. The QFT/String Theory Group at Postech is led by Gil Young Cho, Hee-Cheol Kim and Jaemo Park. We work on various aspects of QFT, string theory, topological phases of matter and mathematical physics. We expect highly qualified candidates in the field, who demonstrated the potential through publications or dissertations. One can find other research groups in APCTP, Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics, 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. APCTP is located at Postech campus and one can find close interactions and collaborations between Postech and APCTP.

The initial appointment is for 2 years and is extendable for 1 extra year upon performance review and funding situation. The expected starting date is March 1st or September 1st, 2022 but is negotiable. Early starting date is preferred.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, research statement, and three recommendation letters via AcademicJobsOnline by Jan. 5th, 2022. Also, indicate the preferred closest starting date between March and September.


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Namgu Cheongamlo 77
(Hyoja-dong san 31)
Pohang, Kyongsang-bukto, 37673
Republic of Korea