Position Description

Postdoc Research Fellow in Quantum Information and Quantum Computing

Department of Quantum Information Science and Engineering

Sejong University, Seoul, Korea

The Quantum Information Science Theory Group at Sejong University in Seoul (QuIST) is accepting theoretical-research applications for one postdoctoral research fellow (55 million KRW per year incl. taxes) in the field of quantum information and computation. Selected position shall begin in 2026 but actual start date and salary are negotiable.

The Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) Department at Sejong University is a newly-founded department in 2026 that provides full-time undergraduate curriculum specializing on quantum information and quantum computing. The QuIST research group supports the QISE department by carrying out both quantum information and computation projects ranging from quantum device characterization, error mitigation/suppression/correction, Bayesian-inference-based quantum information tasks to other interesting problems related to the quantum world.

The successful candidate shall work in the field of quantum information and computation together with me, the group leader:

Associate Professor Yong Siah Teo

·        CV and publication links in the group page https://sites.google.com/view/ysteo-academic-matters/home

·        list of publications in https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7C8sFLkAAAAJ

The candidate can also expect to work with external collaborators, both international and domestic (e.g. Seoul National University, etc.) Applicants who show strong competence in the related fields of study and possess working technical skills in python/MATLAB programming are preferred.

The appointed position period is two years (1+1), with the first year being a probation year. Extension may be possible and is subject to research performance and funding conditions. Health and safety insurance and severance pay shall also be supported according to university regulations and employment laws. Additional financial support for research activities will be provided.

Sejong University is a private university in Seoul, South Korea, which has been ranked No. 1 in Korea for Research Quality for the third consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, announced by Times Higher Education (THE). The university is located at Gwangjin district, right across the Children’s Grand Park, 30 mins away by foot from Seongsu-dong which is a popular area for young people filled with trendy restaurants, popup stores and vibrant night life, and 30 mins away by subway from Lotte World Tower (Jamsil subway station), the tallest building in South Korea. The center of the metropolitan capital city is also easily accessible with well-connected subway networks and other public transportations right outside the university. South Korea is known for its rich culture, nature parks and historical attractions, traditional and international cuisines, vibrant night life, and economic stability (https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto).

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to quist.sejong@gmail.com:

§  CV including publication list

§  Two-page research statement

§  Contact information of at least two references for recommendation letters

We encourage interested applicants to email all required application documents to quist.sejong@gmail.com. Applications shall be accepted until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview. Further questions regarding the job offer should be directed to quist.sejong@gmail.com.