Korea Institute for Advanced Study

4403 30383
Position ID:
KIAS-PHYS_STRING_AUG_2025 [#30383, PHYS_String_APR_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:
2025/09/01 11:59PMhelp popup** (posted 2025/08/18, updated 2025/08/17)
Position Description:
  URMs  

Today is the last day you can apply for this position; no new applications will be accepted after 2025/09/01 11:59PM US Eastern Time.

Position Description

Korea Institute for Advanced Study, School of Physics 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: September 1, 2025 (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=REC202507110001

For more information, please contact Ingyeong Shin(phys@kias.re.kr).

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202507110001
email address
 
Korea Institute for Advanced Study
85 Hoegiro, Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul 02455, Republic of Korea