As the first researchinstitute for basic sciences in the nation, Korea Institute for Advanced Study(KIAS) was founded in 1996 by Korean Government to promote excellence in thebasic science research. Located in Seoul, KIAS provides a unique research environment,where its members as well as visitors can enjoy constant academic stimuli andfriendly administrative support.

School of Physics at KoreaInstitute for Advanced Study (KIAS) is seeking for outstanding KIAS Fellowcandidates in the field of Theoretical Physics. Areas of research include :Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics, Quantum Field Theory& String Theory and Statistical Physics.

Applicants should have aPhD in the relevant majors is required at the time of appointment. We seekapplicants who have contributed to their research field through remarkableresearch and possess potential to bring the research area to world-leadinglevel. Applicants are expected to strongly committed to and capable ofsuccessfully conducting innovative research. Communication skills is alsorequired for successful international co-working. (https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202503310001)

* KIAS complies with the 「EQUAL EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY AND WORK-FAMILY BALANCE ASSISTANCE ACT」. Women and minorities arestrongly encouraged to apply.

The initial appointment forKIAS Fellow is for five years with the possibility of a one-time renewal of upto two additional years.

Application Instructions

We accept applications forthis position only through the Korea Institute forAdvanced Study's recruitmentwebpage.

The applications shouldinclude: 

a. CV

b. Research Statement

c. List of Publications

d. Five Reference Letters

※All documents should be submitted by deadline for full application.

Submission

a. KIAS recruitment webpage(It will be opened on April 10, 2025)

b. Application Deadline: May9, 2025 (Korea Standard Time, GMT+9)

You can find more details below our job recruitment website’s notice

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