Korea Institute for Advanced Study

Position ID:

KIAS-QUC_STRING_FEB_2026 [#31671, QUC_PARTICLE_DEC_2025]

Position Title:

QUC Research Fellow in Quantum Field Theory & String Theory at Korea Institute for Advanced Study

Position Type:

Government or industry

Position Location:

Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi 02455, Korea, The Republic of

Subject Area:

Physics / Quantum Field Theory

Appl Deadline:

2026/02/25 23:59:59 (posted 2026/02/10, listed until 2026/02/25)

Position Description:

Korea Institute for Advanced Study, Quantum Universe Center QUC Research Fellow in Quantum Field Theory & String Theory at Korea Institute for Advanced Study

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.

Quantum Universe Center at Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) invites applicants for the postdoctoral QUC Research Fellow positions in Quantum Field Theory & String Theory. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated exceptional research potential, including major contributions beyond or through the doctoral dissertation.

The initial appointment for QUC Research Fellow is for two years with the possibility of a one-time renewal of two additional years, depending on the research performance and the needs of the research program at KIAS.

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

Application Instructions Interested candidates should submit applications to the Academic Jobs Online (AJO) or KIAS Job recruitment website. The applications should include: a. CV b. Research Statement c. List of Publications d. Reference letters from at least two referees (three preferred) ※ All documents should be submitted by deadline for full application.

Submission Deadline: February 25, 2026 (Korea Standard Time, GMT+9)

You can find more details below our job recruitment website’s notice https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202601280001

For more information, please contact Hyejoon Yoon(phys@kias.re.kr).

We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202601280001 .

Contact: Hyejoon Yoon

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Korea Institute for Advanced Study
85 Hoegiro, Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul 02455, Republic of Korea

Web Page: https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202601280001