Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids, Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Pohang, South Korea, invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. The center is located at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) which is the world leading academic institute and surrounded by incredible resources for researchers including Pohang Synchrotron Radiation Facility (PAL) and Pohang X-ray free electron laser (PAL-XFEL). We are seeking for a highly motivated candidate with the scientific background and know-how in materials science and engineering, condensed matter physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering. Detailed research objectives and directions can be found on the webpage (https://www.ibs.re.kr/vdwqs/).

- There are 1 categories for the opening positions.

Category 1) Postdoctoral research associate

- Epitaxial growth of 2D van der Waals heterostructures Low-dimensional quantum material-based devices

- Low-temperature electron transport / Low-temperature quantum transport

- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigation of van der Waals materials

- Optical spectroscopy of van der Waals materials 

※ Important: The deadline is 18:00 in KST time, 7th November 2025

※ Detailed recruitment page: https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/view.do?pageIndex=1&searchCondition=&searchKeyword=&idx=1987