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.

School of Physics at Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) is seeking for outstanding KIAS Fellow candidates 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 a PhD in the relevant majors is required at the time of appointment. We seek applicants who have contributed to their research field through remarkable research and possess potential to bring the research area to world-leading level. Applicants are expected to strongly committed to and capable of successfully conducting innovative research. Communication skills is also required for successful international co-working. (https://jobs.kias.re.kr/ext/rec/rec_1001.do?ANNC_NO=REC202503310001)

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

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

Application Instructions

We accept applications for this position only through the Korea Institute for Advanced Study's recruitment webpage.

The applications should include: 

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: May 9, 2025 (Korea Standard Time, GMT+9)

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

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