Korea Institute for Advanced Study

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Position ID:
KIAS-PHYS_PROJECT_STRING_NOV_2025 [#31058, PHYS_STRING_NOV_2025]
Position Title: 
Project Research Fellow in Quantum Field Theory & String Theory at KIAS
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Seoul, Seoul 02455, Korea, The Republic of
Subject Area: 
Physics / Quantum Field Theory
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/10 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/11/04, updated 2025/11/03, listed until 2025/12/10)
Position Description:
   

Today is the last day you can apply for this position; no new applications will be accepted after 2025/12/10 11:59PM US Eastern Time.

Position Description

Korea Institute for Advanced Study, School of Physics Project Research Fellow in Quantum Field Theory & String Theory at KIAS 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. The School of Physics at Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) invites applicants for the project research fellow positions in Particle Physics(Standard Model and beyond). Applicants are expected to have demonstrated exceptional research potential, including major contributions beyond or through the doctoral dissertation.

Period of Appointment Contract period(Expected) : 2026.09.01.-2028.08.31. * The starting date may be subject to change * In case of the project’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

* 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 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: December 10, 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=REC202510200002

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 to three 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=REC202510200002
email address
 
Korea Institute for Advanced Study
85 Hoegiro, Dongdaemun-gu
Seoul 02455, Republic of Korea