Kyungpook National University

The School of Physics and Energy Science at Kyungpook National University invites application for Professorial position in experimental or theoretical physics(We have 18 faculty members whose research interests cover high energy physics, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics and energy science). The nationality of the applicant does not have to be Korean. We are primarily interested in candidates for a tenure-track appointment. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. We are seeking highly qualified candidates committed to a career in research and teaching (in English).

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of papers published and submitted (with refereed papers indicated), and a brief essay describing the applicant's current research interests and the program of research he/she proposes to carry out at Kyungpook National University.

Applicants are also requested to have at least three letters of reference; the names and email addresses of the referees should be included in the application. Consideration of applications will continue until position is filled or through May 31, 2009.

Contact address:

Professor Changhyun Ahn
School of Physics and Energy Science,
Kyungpook National University,
Taegu, 702-701, KOREA

E-mail: ahn@knu.ac.kr

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (www.postech.ac.kr/mse) at POSTECH (www.postech.ac.kr) invites applications for two or three tenure-track positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the areas of “Nano-photonics and nano-electronics” and “materials for energy technology”.

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in materials science and engineering or a related discipline with at least 2 years of work experience and an outstanding research record. The successful candidate must be able to teach undergraduate level courses in the areas of materials science and engineering, and should have a strong interest in developing new and innovative graduate courses in related areas. It is important for the applicant to demonstrate motivation and an ability to develop research programs in collaboration with other faculty members and serve the academic/research community.

Interested persons should apply by December 15, 2008 with a curriculum vitae with a recent photograph, the names/addresses of three references, and a statement of research plans, teaching goals, and other supporting materials.

Submission materials should be sent to:

Mr. Doo Hwan Moon, Administrative Assistant
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH),
San 31, Hyoja-Dong, Pohang, 790-784, Korea.
Electronic submissions are preferred: E-mail: mse-postech@postech.ac.kr

Pohang University of Science and Technology

We are looking for several outstanding Research Professors, Senior/Junior Research Scientists, Postdocs, Research Assistants, and Graduate Students who are able to contribute to any specific research topic towards our Center’s research goals:

1. Development of the world best Quantum Computational Methods and Codes for materials/devices/bio-systems (ab initio theory, DFT, DMatFT, CC, EOM, TDDFT, NEGF, DynMFT, GW, QMC, CPMD, Excited state AIMD, QM/MM. Material/Bio-MD, KMC, MC, Meta/Hyper-dynamics, NEGF-TDDFT)

2. Computational Design of realistic nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-bio fused systems, & bio-systems.

3. Theoretical/Computational Study of Molecular electronics, Spintronics, Quantum information processing, Quantum optics, Atto/femtosecond lasing analysis, Nano-Bio fused systems, Light harvesting, Solar cells, Catalysts, Novel alloys, Steel industry, Hydrogen storage, and Green chemistry.

Salary: high for qualified scientists. Accommodation: A room in an apartment can be provided (practically free except utility fee for a single).

Place: Center for Superfunctional Materials, Pohang Univ. of Science and Tech., Pohang, South Korea. Web page: http://csm.postech.ac.kr/ Collaborative Faculty Members: K.S. Kim, Y.M. Rhee, and J.H. Shim. From the next year, two renowned computational chemists, Prof. E.J. Baerends (Vrije Univ Amsterdam) and Prof. P. Hobza (Czech Acad. Sci.) plan to join as joint professors.

Recent representative papers for the team: Nature Nanotech. 3, 408 (2008); Nature 446, 513 (2007); Science 318, 1615 (2007); 294, 348 (2001); Chem. Rev. 100, 4145 (2000); Chem. Soc. Rev. 35, 355 (2006); PRL 98, 076101 (2007); 96, 096104 (2006); PNAS, 104, 5274 (2007)); 102, 14155 (2005); 101, 6456 (2004); J. Comput. Chem. 29, 1073 (2008); JACS 130, 103 (2008); 127, 15336 (2005); 127, 4530 (2005); 126, 2186 (2004); 124, 14268 (2002); 123, 10748 (2001); J. Mat. Chem. 18, 4510 (2008); Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 46, 7640 (2007); 45, 3795 (2006); 44, 2899 (2005).

Computing Facility: PC clusters + supercomputers + access to the Korea supercomputer center.

How to Apply: E-mail your CV to “kim@postech.ac.kr” (Prof. K.S. Kim). (Only the short listed applicants would be communicated to provide two letters of recommendation.)

Kyung Hee University, Global Campus (formerly Suwon Campus)

The Department of Applied Physics invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in the area of semiconductor or condensed matter physics, which will start on March 01, 2009. The Department of Applied Physics will be reorganized as a part of College of Applied Science, starting on March 1st, 2009. The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields, and is expected to establish an independent research program while teaching Department's undergraduate and graduate classes in English. The appointment is expected to be at the junior faculty level. An exceptionally qualified candidate can be considered at the senior faculty level. The application can be done between October 22nd and November 5th by using the internet http://bang.khu.ac.kr/hjis2/.

The Global Campus (formerly Suwon Campus) of Kyung Hee University is located at the southern suburb of Seoul. Kyung Hee University is one of major universities in Korea. A part of our department faculties has been selected as one of Brain Korea 21 Core Research teams with the title of "low-dimensional semiconductor quantum physics". For the detailed information regarding the application requirement and procedure, please refer to the official announcement in the following web page of the employment system of Kyung Hee University: http://bang.khu.ac.kr/hjis2/.

Prof. Jeong Woo Choe
Department of Applied Physics
Kyung Hee University

1 SeoCheonDong GiHeungGu
Yong-In, Republic of Korea 446-701
email: jwchoe@khu.ac.kr
Tel. 82-31-201-2411, 2453, 82-17-766-2453
fax: 82-31-273-2411

Pusan National University

Department OF PHYSICS

A Faculty Position in Condensed Matter Physics Experiment

The successful candidates should have a Ph.D degree with a strong background and commitment for carrying out an independent research program with a proven research record and a demonstrated experience in the above fields. He or she will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and the graduate level, and to supervise MS and Ph.D students of the Department of Physics.

The application documents as well as the application procedure can be found at the home page of Pusan National University (http://ppes.pusan.ac.kr ).

The application period is between Oct. 17 (Friday), 2008 and Oct. 24 (Friday), 2008. Please note that we require each candidate to submit two recommendation letters, and one of them should be from the Ph.D supervisor. Further inquiry can be made to the Chairman of the Physics Department.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Chairman of the Physics Department well before the application deadline date of October 24 (Friday), 2008.

Prof. Chang-Hwan Lee
Chairman
Department of Physics
Pusan National University
Busan 609-735, KOREA

(Phone) +82-51-510-1769 (Dept. Main Office)
(Fax) +82-51-513-7664
(E-mail) clee@pusan.ac.kr

The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP), Korea and the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (MPG), Germany

Two leaders of Independent Junior Research Groups in Theoretical Physics.

The rules for MPG Independent Junior Research Groups apply to the selection process. The two groups will be located on the campus of Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). The fields of research envisaged are

• Functionalization (e.g., molecular electronics, quantum optics, mesoscopic systems)
• String theory in relation to other areas in physics

We offer positions for 5 years on a salary which corresponds to an exceptional Assistant Professor. Funds are available for 1 - 2 postdoctoral fellows, 1 - 2 guests and 1 - 2 PHD students for each group which shall be recruited by the group leaders. We will provide office and adequate funds for computer access and consumables.

Please send your CV, publication list and a short description of your research accomplishments and future plans to Prof. Seunghwan Kim at the address below by October 15, 2008. Two letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the application deadline.

• [Deadline] October 15, 2008
• [Application] CV, Publication list, Short description of your research accomplishments, Future plan
• [Interview & Symposium] around the middle of November

Prof. Seunghwan Kim (Junior Research Groups)
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
Hogil Kim Memorial Bldg. #501, POSTECH
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang
Gyeongbuk 790-784, KOREA
email: jrg@apctp.org

Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics

MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT

Kyunpook National University

The statistical and computational Physics Research group at Kyungpook National University invites a postdoctoral research fellow in the field of statistical physics/critical phenomena. Applicants who wish to work on the nonequilibrium phase transitions, percolation theories and simulations, or the molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo simulations for hydrodynamic systems, polymer physics and biophysics are particularly encouraged to apply. Excellent foreign scholars are also welcomed to apply. The group currently possesses a Beowulf system with approximately 120 nodes of single, dual and quad 64-bit personal computers. Theexperience of system management is not required but the computer programming skills with either C (C++) or Fortran (F77, F90) are required.

The position is available immediately until filled. It is primarily for one-year appointment and is renewable to the consecutive years depending on the performance. The annual salary will be decided commensurating with the career and the recent publications of applicants. Interested researchers should consult with sblee@knu.ac.kr via email or write to

Professor Sang B. Lee
Department of Physics
Kyungpook National University
Daegu 702-701 Korea
sblee@knu.ac.kr

Office TEL +82 53 950 5897
Cellular Phone 010-2885-5334.

Pohang Light Source (PAL, Postech)

Pohang Light Source(PLS: http://pal.postech.ac.kr) is inviting applications for research staff positions on various areas:

1. Beamline Division (soft and hard x-ray experiments, radiation safety, etc.)
2. Accelerator Division (accelerator physics, beam dynamics & diagnostics, storage ring insertion devices, etc.).

PLS is also planning to launch 4th generation x-ray source, PAL-FEL, in the near future.

Candicates should have Ph.D degree in the related areas. Initial appointment will be made for three years with possible renewals. Annual salary will vary depending on the qualifications.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae including descriptions on his/her experiences and a list of publications by e-mail to xraykim@postech.ac.kr(Dr. Gwangwoo Kim) or kbs007@postech.ac.kr(Dr. Bongsoo Kim).

This announcement will be valid until 9/30/2008. The details can be found at http://www.hibrain.net.

For further inquires, please contact:

Dr. Gwangwoo Kim
Pohang Accelerator Laboratory
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Pohang 790-784, Korea
e-mail: xraykim@postech.ac.kr

Tel: +82-54-279-1123

Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS)

School of Computational Sciences

Research Fellow Positions

Applicants are expected to have demonstrated exceptional research potential, including major contributions beyond or through the doctoral dissertation. Experience with density-functional-based computational methods is advantageous for applicants. The annual salary ranges approximately from US$32,000 to US$45,000 and, in addition, research funds of US$7,000~US$10,000 are available per year. The initial appointment for the position is for two years and is renewable for up to two additional years, depending on research performance and the needs of the research program at KIAS.

Application must include a curriculum vita with a cover letter, a list of publications, a summary of research plan, and three letters of recommendation, and should be e-mailed to a staff in the Office of Research Assistance of the school:

Mr. Oh-Beom Kwon (comp@kias.re.kr).

Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS)
207-43, Cheongnyangni 2-dong, Dongdaemun-gu,
Seoul, 130-722, Korea

For questions and further information, applicants are encouraged to contact the KIAS faculty in their research areas.

About KIAS :

Currently, KIAS is in operation with programs in mathematics (algebra, geometry, topology, analysis, and applied mathematics), theoretical physics (particle physics, astrophysics, statistical physics, and condensed-matter physics), and computational sciences (Nano Sciences, Information Sciences, and Bio Sciences). Every year KIAS has over 200 visiting scholars from home and abroad, and organizes numerous international conferences, symposia, and workshops, in which renowned scientists participated including Nobel laureates and Fields medalists. KIAS plans to expand these activities in the coming years. In addition, many KIAS research fellows take positions in universities and other international research institutes.

For further information and current activity, applicants are encouraged to visit to the KIAS homepage, http://kias.re.kr.

Chungbuk National University

We are seeking an outstanding individual for a tenure track position in either experimental condensed matter physics or photonics.

The citizenship of the applicant should not be Korean.

In addition, the applicant should have English fluent enough to deliver lectures in English.

The yearly payment is around $48,000, but it is commensurate with qualification and experience.

A Ph.D. in physics is required with some postdoc experience. The position will be available any time after September 1, 2008.

Individuals, who are interested in the position, please send us CV including publication list and research plan to the following address:

Professor Cheongho Han
Physics Department,
Chungbuk National University
E-mail: cheongho@astroph.chungbuk.ac.kr

http://astroph.chungbuk.ac.kr/~cheongho

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Job Title: A postdoctoral fellow or a research professor position in advanced optical imaging and its applications to cell dynamics

Job Description: A one-year postdoctoral fellow or a research professor position is available in advanced microscopy or related research fields at the Center for 3D Nano Optical Imaging System (CNOIS), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), South Korea. The position is to develop a next generation optical interferometric microscope system for real-time 3D bio-cell imaging and medical imaging applications. He/she is expected to build a new imaging system and lead a research team composed of 2 graduate students in widefield optical imaging.

Institute: Center for 3D Nano Optical Imaging System, CNOIS (www.spm.gist.ac.kr) is a KOSEF funded research center for 9 years starting in April 2006. Its main mission is to develop a next generation nano-scale optical microscopy system and its applications in cell dynamics study. There are 12 graduate students and 1 technician plus 1 secretary in our group. We have equipped 8 optical tables with full of photonic and electronic measurement systems including optical spectrum analyzer, RF spectrum analyzer, sampling oscilloscope, lock-in amp, tunable laser and semiconductor lasers. Late activities and publications can be found at our web site.

GIST( http://www.gist.ac.kr/ ) is a government funded graduate school only research oriented educational institute founded in 1995. It has 78 faculty members and 500 graduate students and 123 supporting people. Gwangju is a mid size city with 1.2 million population located 300 km south of Seoul. GIST is located at a suburban area near Gwangju.

Annual Salary: US$30,000. ~ 50,000. depending on candidate's experience and qualification. Income tax is waived for an international scholar for the first 5 years in Korea.

Housing: Newly built on-campus housing will be provided only for a monthly charge of US$150.

Application: Ph.D. degree in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, biophotonics, and cell biology area. Demonstrated excellence in optical imaging fields such as interferometry, optical diffraction theory, fluorescent microscopy, polarization microscopy is needed. Send your resume to dykim@gist.ac.kr .

Address:
3D Center for Nano Optical Imaging System (CNOIS), GIST
1 Oryoung-dong, Bug-gu
Gwangju 500-712
South Korea

Kyungnam University

The IBS invites applications for one or two full-time faculty positions in the area of quantum computer, quantum information and quantum algorithm. Both theoretical and experimental scientists can apply if their specializations match with these areas.

These job positions are part of Korean Government Funding-World Class University (WCU) Program. Thus, candidates will be appointed under the condition that our proposal for this program is approved. If our proposal is approved, the WCU program provides a laboratory set-up fund (maximum US$190,000) and research grant (maximum US$95,000) (per person) every year up to three years. The program also provides an annual salary up to three years depending on their research careers. The successful candidates should have PhD Degree and are expected to teach graduate students in English. The application deadline is August 30, 2008. Applicants should submit a CV, a list of publications and a brief research statement by e-mail to either one of

Prof. DaeKil Park
Department of Physics
Kyungnam University
Masan, 631-701, Korea
e-mail: dkpark@kyungnam.ac.kr

Prof. Jin Woo Son
Department of Mathematics
Kyungnam University
Masan, 631-701, Korea
sonjin@kyungnam.ac.kr

Seoul National University

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of an extension for another one or more year(s). Annual salary will be from 24,000,000 to 30,000,000 Won, commensurate to the applicant's experience and qualifications.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. The position is immediately available (The starting date is negotiable.)

Interested candidates should email (jeongh@snu.ac.kr) a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests, and contact details of three referees to:

Hyunseok Jeong
Assistant Professor
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Seoul National University
599 Gwanangno, Gwanak-gu
Seoul, 151-742
Korea
Email: jeongh@snu.ac.kr

Kyung Hee University, Global Campus (formerly Suwon Campus)

The Department of Applied Physics invites applications for one full-time faculty position in areas of nano-semiconductor materials, physics, and devices. However, applications from candidates of similar areas will be also considered when they are exceptionally well qualified.

This job position is a part of Korean government funding - ”World Class University (WCU)”program - which support scholars capable of world-class research and education. An assistant professor should work at least three full academic years at Kyung Hee University. An associate or a full professor should work for at least three consecutive years and he/she should work one or two semesters for every academic year. There is a possibility of applying for or getting tenureship after three years. Non-Korean citizens are welcome. In the case of Korean citizens, they can apply only if they presently have a permanent job in a prominent university or research laboratory outside Korea.

If we are successful, the WCU program provides a laboratory set-up fund of 200,000,000 Won (US$190,000) and research grant of 100,000,000 Won ($95,000) (per people joining the program) every year up to three years to our research team. The salary for this job position will be 100,000,000-300,000,000 Won ($95,000 - $285,000) every year up to three years, depending on qualifications. A post doctor or a technical staff can also be provided at a salary of 35,000,000 Won ($33,000) to our research team. Our team will be composed of 2 Koreans and 1 foreign applicant for this job position.

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields, and is expected to establish an independent research program while teaching Department's undergraduate and graduate classes in English. The application deadline is July 30, 2008, and the expected date of appointment is December 31, 2008. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief research statement to

Prof. Suk-Ho Choi
Department of Applied Physics
Kyung Hee University
1 Seocheondong GiHeunggu
Yong-In, Republic of Korea 449-701
email : sukho@khu.ac.kr

fax : 82-31-273-2411 .

Pohang Accelerator Laboratory/POSTECH

Staff Scientist Positions

Accelerator department at the Pohang Accelerator Laboratory (PAL)/ POSTECH invites several qualified candidates for immediate positions in 2008. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering, favorably majoring in the field of accelerator physics or related disciplines. Selected candidates will work on the Pohang Light Source (PLS), which is the first third generation light source in Korea, and the PLS upgrade plan. In addition, selected candidates will work on the PAL-FEL that will be the next generation light source of Korea. Experiences in beam dynamics simulation and/or diagnostics for light source accelerator are desirable. For diagnostics, experiences in electronic instrumentation will be highly desirable. Candidates with experiences in development of storage ring insertion devices, especially in magnetic design, magnetic measurement will be favorably considered.

Initial appointment will be made for three years with possible renewals. Annual salary will vary depending on the qualifications.

For further information, please contact Dr. Dong-Eon Kim (dekim@postech.ac.kr ). Interested candidates may send a curriculum vitae, including descriptions on his/her experiences and a list of publications with two letters of recommendation, by e-mail to

Dr. Dong-Eon Kim
R&D Team-II Leader
Accelerator Department
Pohang Accelerator Laboratory/POSTECH
Tel: 82-54-279-1811
Email: dekim@postech.ac.kr.

Deadline for applications: 30 Aug 2008.

Hanyang University (Ansan)

Tenure-track faculty position

The Department of Applied Physics at Hanyang University, Ansan is seeking an outstanding candidate for a tenure-rack faculty position in the fields of applied condensed matter physics (experiment). The appointment begins in the spring semester of 2009. The application deadline is August 29, 2008 and further information about the application process and requirements can be found at the Hanyang University web site http://www.hanyang.ac.kr.

The department is dedicated to build an outstanding research program especially in the area mentioned above by adding a distinguished member to the already established faculty. Located in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, Hanyang University, Ansan has been selected as the only Industry-Academia Cooperative University in the Seoul metropolitan area by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Dvelopment of Korea. The campus is designated as Education-Research-Industry Cluster at Ansan (ERICA), and research institutes and startup companies in the campus provide a unique and lively research environment. Any inquiries regarding the position should be directed to

Prof. Hee-jun Jeong, Department Chair
Department of Applied Physics
Hanyang University at Ansan
1271 Sa-1 dong, Sangrok-gu
Ansan 426-791, Korea
Tel: +82-31-400-5479
Fax: +82-31-406-1777
Email: hjeong@hanyang.ac.kr

Chonbuk National University

Department of Physics Education at Chonbuk National University invites qualified candidates for a tenure-track faculty position beginning in the fall semester, 2008. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in physics and major in experimental physics. The candidates are expected to teach various courses for undergraduate and graduate students in the department. Further information of this position opening can be found at the web site of Chonbuk National University, http://enter.chonbuk.ac.kr/~prof/.

Completed application form and materials should be submitted before July 24, 2008, 18:00 to Chonbuk National University.

Academic Affairs Office
Chonbuk National University
664-14 1Ga Deokjindong Deokjingu
Jeonju 561-756, Korea


Prof. Sang-Wook Han, Department Head
Department of Physics Education
Tel: +82-63-270-2775
Fax: +82-63-270-2806
Email: shan@chonbuk.ac.kr

Seoul National University

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS

Frontier Physics Research Division, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Seoul National University, is inviting qualified researchers to apply for several postdoctoral research fellow positions funded by the Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Project of Korean Ministry of Education and Human Resources.

Appointed fellows are expected to work with one of the current faculty members involved in the BK21 program. Areas of research include particle and nuclear physics, astrophysics, biophysics, statistical physics/condensed matter theory, optics/atomic physics, plasma physics, and several areas in condensed matter experiment and applied physics. For more detailed description of research members and their areas of research, please visit our web sites at http://phya.snu.ac.kr/english and http://phya.snu.ac.kr/bk21/.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to initiate and directly contact a faculty member to discuss research project(s).

Annual base salary will be 24,000,000 Won or higher, commensurate to the applicant’s experience and qualifications. The BK21 program will defray partial relocation expenses (up to 1,500,000 Won) for those who are qualified. Appointments are initially for one year, but extendible to additional one year.

Applicants should send their CV, publication list and statements of research interests and plans along with at least two recommendation letters to the faculty member with whom they want to collaborate or to the (e-mail) address below. Application deadline is July 11, 2008.

Contact:
Faculty members of BK21 Frontier Physics Research Division
or
BK21 Frontier Physics Research Division
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University
Seoul 151-747, Korea
E-mail: bk21@phya.snu.ac.kr
Fax: +82-2-876-3973

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

1. GIST offers an electronic version of its application form at www.gist.ac.kr.
   
2. Three letters of recommendation only if the department requests.(to be mailed directly to the academic department from the recommenders.)
   
3. Applicants must submit all application materials by (e-)mail or fax to the following address:
   Team of Academic and Student Affairs
   Gwangju Institute of
   Science and Technology
   1 Oryong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea
   
   (Tel: 82-62-970-2043, Fax: 82-62-970-2049, E-mail : academy@gist.ac.kr)

Kyung Hee University, Global Campus (formerly Suwon Campus)

The Department of Applied Physics invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in areas of experimental or theoretical condensed matter physics. However, applications from candidates of other physics areas will be also considered when they are exceptionally well qualified.

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields, and is expected to establish an independent research program while teaching Department's undergraduate and graduate classes in English. The appointment is expected to be at the junior faculty level. An exceptionally qualified candidate can be considered at the senior faculty level.

The application deadline is May 27, 2008, and the expected date of appointment is September 1, 2008. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief research statement:

Prof. Jeong Woo Choe
Department of Applied Physics
Kyung Hee University
1 Seocheondong GiHeunggu
Yong-In, Republic of Korea 446-701


email : hlee@khu.ac.kr
fax : 82-31-273-2411
A part of our department faculties has been selected as one of BK21 Haek-Sim teams with the team title of low-dimensional semiconductor quantum physics. For the detailed information regarding the application requirement and procedure, please refer to the official announcement in the following web pages of Kyung Hee University: http://www.khu.ac.kr/.

Kyungpook National University

FACULTY POSITION IN New & RENEWABLE ENERGY

School of Physics and Energy Sciences in Kyungpook National University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Energy Sciences. Specific research area of interest is New & Renewable Energy which includes Solar Cells, Hydrogen Energy, and Wind Power. For detailed information and application materials, please refer to http://www.knu.ac.kr or http://kip.knu.ac.kr.

The deadline for this application is May 26, 2008. Questions regarding the application should be forwarded to Prof. Wooyoung Kim (wooyoung@knu.ac.kr).

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

The Department of Physics invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions in areas of experimental condensed matter physics. However, applications from candidates of other physics areas will be also considered when they are exceptionally well qualified.

The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in physics or related fields, and is expected to establish an independent research program while teaching Department's undergraduate and graduate classes in English. The appointment is expected to be at the junior faculty level. The application deadline is June 9, 2008, and the expected date of appointment is September 1, 2008. Any application received later than the deadline will be considered for the appointment in next spring. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief research statement, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to:

Prof. Ki Bong Lee
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Physics
Pohang University of Science and Technology
San 31 Hyojadong Namgu
Pohang, Republic of Korea 790-784
email : kibong@postech.ac.kr
fax : +82-54-279-3099


For the detailed information regarding the application requirement and procedure, please refer to the official announcement in the following web pages of physics department: http://www-ph.postech.ac.kr/.

The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP), Korea and the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (MPG), Germany

Two Independent Junior Research Groups for Modern field theoretical methods in condensed matter physics (Leader: Prof. Xin Wan) and Multiscale modeling in condensed matter physics (Leader: Prof. Xin Zhou) have been newly set up at APCTP jointly with Max-Planck-Gesellschaft and POSTECH. The JRGs now have a few openings for both short-term and long-term postdoctoral positions.

We are looking for the candidates from physics, chemistry, computer science and related fields. The successful candidates will join two JRGs consisting of postdocs, guest scientists, and students to work as a group on the further development of theories and modeling in condensed matter, biological systems and related fields at APCTP. The candidates for the multiscale modeling group should have good experiences and publications on atomistic or mesoscopic molecular dynamics simulations. Knowledge on the source codes of one of general atomistic simulation software packages and experiences on simulations of biological macromolecules are advantageous but not always required.

The APCTP is located on the campus of Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in Pohang, Korea. The Center has twelve membership countries and is serving their physics communities by organizing schools, workshops, training programs, etc. Strong links exist to the Physics Department of POSTECH. The group members are expected to use also the links to joint research institutes in the Asia Pacific region and some Max Planck institutes to which the APCTP has close relations.

The salary for postdoctoral positions can vary depending on the credentials of candidates. Infrastructure and affordable on-campus housing will be provided.

Please send your CV, publication list, a short description of your research accomplishments and two letters of recommendation to the following address by May 31, 2008.

Asia Pacific Center
for Theoretical Physics (JRG)
Hogil Kim Memorial Bldg. #501, POSTECH
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang
Gyeongbuk 790-784, KOREA
email: sec@apctp.org

Pohang Light Source, (PAL, POSTECH)

Research Staff Position

The x-ray microscopy and imaging group in Pohang Light Source (PLS: http://pal.postech.ac.kr) is inviting applications for a research staff position on the x-ray microscopy and x-ray micro-tomography.

PLS is a modern synchrotron radiation facility providing broadband, bright x-ray source for scientific applications. Research field of our group is high resolution x-ray microscopy as well as bio-medical imaging system using synchrotron x-ray. Candidates interested in x-ray microscopy and micro-tomography with experiences on the advanced x-ray optics or tomographic 3-d imaging system are specially encouraged to apply.

Initial appointment will be made for three years with possible renewals. Annual salary will vary depending on the qualifications.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae including descriptions on his/her experiences and a list of publications with two letters of recommendation by e-mail to kbs007@postech.ac.kr and x-raykim@postech.ac.kr with C.C. to huang@postech.ac.kr.

For further inquires, please contact:

Dr. Bong-soo Kim
Pohang Accelerator Laboratory
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Pohang 790-784, Korea
e-mail: kbs007@postech.ac.kr


Tel: +82-54-279-1535, +82-16-9699-1623

Kangwon National University

Faculty Position for foreign nationals

Department of Physics at the Kangwon National University, Republic of Korea, invites qualified candidates for tenure-track faculty position beginning in the fall semester 2008 (negotiable). Research areas of interest are all fields of physics. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in Physics.

The candidates are expected to teach a variety of courses for undergraduate and graduate courses. Solid oral and written communication skill in English is required. Ability to work collaboratively in department and to succeed in an international setting is also required.

If you are interested in our invitation, please visit the websites http://prof.kangwon.ac.kr.

The period of online application is from May 14 to May 29, 2008 and submission of documents is from May 27 to May 29, 2008. To apply this position, candidates should complete all application forms at the above websites and submit all application forms to:

Office of Faculty Maintenance
Kangwon National University
192-1 Hyoja2-dong, Chuncheon
Kangwon-do, 200-701
Republic of Korea

Candidates may contact me for further information.
Contact information:
Prof. Mee-Yi Ryu, Head
Department of Physics
Tel: +82-33-250-8474
Fax: +82-33-257-9689
Email: myryu@kangwon.ac.kr

Seoul National University

Applicants from all fields of Astronomy are encouraged to apply. All applicants must have a Ph.D. in a related field with one year or more of postdoctoral experience, and meet all the requirements of the Seoul National University hiring policy.

The appointment is initially for 2 years, but extendable for additional 2 years contingent upon the research productivity. Interested applications must send CV with current e-mail address and a full list of publications, two copies of the application form (available at the job announcement web page), statement of major research accomplishments and awards, statement of research objectives, two letters of recommendation, and other documents as described in the job announcement which provides more details on the position (http://astro1.snu.ac.kr/home/eng/Introduction/popup.html).

The application deadline is May 31, 2008, and the expected date of appointment is September 1 (negotiable). The application materials must be submitted to BK21 FrontierPhysics Research Division, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University, NS59, Seoul 151-742, KOREA.

The recommendation letters may be mailed directly to Director, BK21 Frontier Physics Research Division, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University, NS59, Seoul 151-742, KOREA, or to e-mail: bk21@phya.snu.ac.kr, Fax: +82-2-876-3973. Further questions should be directed to bk21@phya.snu.ac.kr.

Yonsei University

Seoul National University

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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Faculty Positions Open (1st Quarter)

FACULTY POSITIONS available at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), a government-funded graduate school in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. GIST seeks candidates whose interest lies in the fields listed below:

Information and Communications

• Communication Systems and Computer Networks
• Photonics & Optics / Bio-Medical Engineering
• Semiconductors / SoC
• Multimedia Processing and System Design
• Computer Graphics and Vision / Software Engineering / OS
• Other related areas (Communications, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.) Mechatronics
• Intelligent Robotics/Control
• Medical Engineering
• Other Mechatronics related areas ( http://mecha.gist.ac.kr)

Materials Science & Engineering

• Printable Electronics
• Polymer Actuator
• Polymer-based Sensors
• Semiconductor Materials and Devices
• Photonic Materials and Devices
• Nano Electronic Materials and Devices
• All areas related to Materials Science and Engineering

Environmental Science & Engineering

• Ecological Engineering (Biogeochemical Engineering, Pollution Cycle, Ecological Restoration)
• Atmospheric Environment(Secondary Organic Aerosol(SOA), Climate Change, Bioaerosol)
• 3 representative papers (in PDF file) need to be submitted.

Life Science

• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Areas: {Biochemistry (Modification & Regulation)}
• Cell and Development Biology Areas: (Immunology, Neurobiology, Stem Cell Research)
• Interdisciplinary Life Science Areas: {Interdisciplinary (Biomedical Engineering, Systems Biology, Bioimaging and Biophotonics, Biophysics, etc.)}

• Quantum Optics
• Ultrafast Laser Physics
• Nonlinear Optics
• Spectroscopy
• Optical Materials
• Nano/Bio-photonics
• Optical Information and Communications
• Opto-electronics
• Optical Designs
• Laser Applications
• - and Other Laser-related Areas.

1. GIST offers an electronic version of its application forms in Microsoft Word format. Please download the application forms at http://www.gist.ac.kr.
2. Three letters of recommendation only if the department requests. (to be mailed directly to the academic department from the recommenders.)
3. Applicants must submit all application materials by (e-)mail to the following address:

Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2008. If your application documents reach us after the application deadline, it will be reviewed during the next screening session (July and August 2008).

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

Advanced Photonics Research Institute(APRI) at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) invites applications for several regular research scientist positions (senior research scientist, principle research scientist). The APRI at the Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST) was founded in 2001 as a government-funded research institute specialized in the field of photonics and optical technology. With the aim of contributing both to the academic and industrial development in photonics and optics, the APRI has been providing excellent educational programs and a vibrant research and development (R & D) environment. We would like to invite you to join us on a journey into our great future. 1. Requirements Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in a pertinent field. Those who are planning to achieve a Ph.D. degree by the end of February 2008 are eligible to apply. Korean citizenship is NOT required for these positions. International or female scholars are encouraged to apply.

Suitable Areas include, but are not limited to,

• · Femto Science & Technology
• · Laser-driven Particle Beam generation
• · X-ray laser generation
• · Atto-second pulse generation and its applications
• · Laser development
• · Ultrafast laser development
• · Characterization and enhancement of the laser performance
• · Bio-photonics
• · Nonlinear Optics
• · Laser Spectroscopy

- e-mail address : academy@gist.ac.kr - Postal address : Team of Academic and Student Affairs, GIST 1, Oryong-dong, Buk-ku, Gwangju 500-712, Korea

Ajou University

Institute of NT-IT Fusion Technology

Postdoctoral Research Fellows

* Research interests in the institute include:

• (Opto)electronic devices (based on nanomaterials)
• Nanocharacterizations (SPM-based)
• Organic or inorganic LEDs
• Solar cells (III-V semiconductor, dye-sensitized, nanomaterials)
• Nanofabrication (soft-lithography, self-assembly)

Interested candidates should send a CV with lists of publications and references to Prof. Ji-Yong Park (jiyong@ajou.ac.kr). The applications will be accepted until the end of February.

For further inquires, please contact:

Prof. Ji-Yong Park
Department of Physics and Division of Energy Systems Research
Ajou University
Suwon 443-749 KOREA
(e-mail) jiyong@ajou.ac.kr
(tel) +82-31-219-2573

Pusan National University

The particle physics and nuclear physics group in the Department of Physics at Pusan National University invites applications for Post-doctoral Research Fellows in the area of particle physics theory and nuclear physics (both experiment and theory). The positions are funded by the Korea Ministry of Education through the Brain Korea 21 (BK21) program. Appointed Research Fellows are expected to work with the department faculty members in the areas of particle physics theory, nuclear physics theory and experiment. The Post-doctoral Fellowship is for one year with a possible extension of another year. One position will be available immediately and another one will be available from July 2008. The stipend for Fellows is about 24 million Won ($25K) per year.

Applicants should shend their curriculum vitae, a list of publications, and a statement of research interests together with three recommendation letters to bk21_adm@pusan.ac.kr. Applications through e-mail are preferred, but the ones through FAX or postal mail are also accepted. The applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

For further inquires, please contact:

Prof. Hyuk Kyu Pak
Head of BK21 Physics Research Division
Department of Physics
Pusan National University
Busan 609-735, Korea
(tel)+82-51-510-2298
(fax)+82-51-513-7664

Seoul National University

BK21 POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS

Frontier Physics Research Division, Department of Physics & Astronomy, Seoul National University, is inviting qualified researchers to apply for several postdoctoral research fellow positions funded by the Brain Korea 21 (BK21) Project of Korean Ministry of Education and Human Resources.

Appointed fellows are expected to work with one of the current faculty members involved in the BK21 program. Areas of research include particle and nuclear physics, astrophysics, biophysics, statistical physics/condensed matter theory, optics/atomic physics, plasma physics, and several areas in condensed matter experiment and applied physics. For more detailed description of research members and their areas of research, please visit our web sites at http://phya.snu.ac.kr/english and http://phya.snu.ac.kr/bk21/. Applicants are strongly encouraged to initiate and directly contact a faculty member to discuss research project(s).

Annual base salary will be 24,000,000 Won or higher, commensurate to the applicant's experience and qualifications. The BK21 program will defray partial relocation expenses (up to 1,500,000 Won) for those who are qualified. Appointments are initially for two years, but extendible to additional two years.

Applicants should send their CV; publication list; statements of research interests and plans together with at least two recommendation letters to the faculty member with whom they want to collaborate. They may also send the application materials to the address below. Applications will be received by Feb 10th, 2008.

Contact:
Faculty members of BK21 Frontier Physics Research Division or
BK21 Frontier Physics Research Division
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University
Seoul 151-747, Korea
E-mail: bk21@phya.snu.ac.kr
Fax: +82-2-876-3973

Sogang University

Research Fellow Positions

The Center for Quantum Spacetime (CQUeST) invites application for research fellow positions as well as untenured research professorships in strings, fields, and related areas.

CQUeST was launched in June 2005 at Sogang University in Seoul with a long-term grant from the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation. We welcome applicants who possess exceptional research potential or who have already demonstrated excellent research activities.

The starting date of the appointment is negotiable and can be as early as March 2008.

The initial appointment will be either one year with possible extensions of one or two years, or two years with a possible extension of one year.

The annual salary ranges from 20,000,000 won to 36,000,000 won, depending on the qualification (one US dollar is roughly equivalent to 950 Korean won).

Successful foreign applicants will also get some support for housing deposit.

These conditions apply to both research fellowships and research professorships.

The first round decision will be made in February 2008 for the applications received by 31st January 2008 .

The application procedure is electronic. Applicants must send an e-mail containing a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and a summary of research plan in separate pdf file format. They also need to arrange three recommendation letters. All the application materials must be sent by Email to cquest@sogang.ac.kr with the title: `Application for Research Fellow/Professorship'

It is not necessary for applicants to specify which position they are applying for.

Director Professor Bum-Hoon Lee
Center for Quantum Spacetime
Sogang University
Sinsu-1 dong, Mapo-gu
Seoul, 121-742
Korea
Phone) 82-2-705-7865, Fax) 82-2-704-9031

To learn more about CQUeST, please look up our web site at http://cquest.sogang.ac.kr. If you have any questions, please contact the center at cquest@sogang.ac.kr.

Korea Research Institute of Standards & Science

Postdoctoral Position

We are looking for a strong candidate for a Post-doc to work on topics of Scanning Ion Conductance Microscopy.

The contract term will be one year and can be extended depending on the achievement and the availability of the funding.

We recommend electronic application with two recommendation letters as soon as possible to dalkim@kriss.re.kr.

The position is open until 22 December 2007. Salary will be more than 2,700,000 won per month.

Dr. Dal Hyun Kim
Nanobio group
Korea Research Institute of Standards & Science
Daejeon 305-340, South Korea
Tel: +82-42-868-5331
Home: http://www.kriss.re.kr

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

FACULTY POSITIONS available at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), a government-funded graduate school in Gwangju.

GIST seeks candidates whose interest lies in the fields listed below:

Department of Information and Communications

• Communication Systems and Computer Networks
• Photonics & Optics / Bio-Medical Engineering
• Semiconductors / SoC
• Multimedia Processing and System Design
• Computer Graphics and Vision / Software Engineering / OS
• Other related areas (Communications, Electronics, Computer Science, etc.)
• http://infcom.gist.ac.kr

• Intelligent Robotics/Control
• Medical Engineering
• Other Mechatronics related areas
• http://mecha.gist.ac.kr

Materials Science & Engineering

• Printable Electronics
• Polymer Actuator
• Polymer-based Sensors
• Semiconductor Materials and Devices
• Photonic Materials and Devices
• Nano Electronic Materials and Devices
• All areas related to Materials Science and Engineering

Environmental Science & Engineering

• Ecological Engineering (Biogeochemical Engineering, Pollution Cycle, Ecological Restoration)
• Atmospheric Environment(Secondary Organic Aerosol(SOA), Climate Change, Bioaerosol)
• Three representative papers (in PDF file) need to be submitted.

Life Science

• All areas related to Life Science

APRI (Advanced Photonics Research Institute)

• Optical Science and/or Photonics
• http://apri.gist.ac.kr

What is GIST?
GIST was established by the Korean Ministry of Science and Technology in 1993. As a research-oriented graduate school with superb laboratories, research centers and facilities, GIST allocates a minimum teaching load so that faculty members can devote themselves to research activities. GIST is proud of the following records: Nation's highest number of papers published in SCI journals: approximately 5.3/year per professor during the recent 5 consecutive years. All faculty members and students participate in the government-funded "Brain Korea 21" program.

Requirements.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in a pertinent field at the time of application and should be able to deliver their lectures in English. Korean citizenship is NOT required for these positions. Qualified international or female scholars are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply.

1. GIST offers an electronic version of its application forms in Microsoft Word format. Please download the application forms at http://www.gist.ac.kr.
2. Three letters of recommendation only if the department requests. (to be mailed directly to the academic department from the recommenders.)
3. Applicants must submit all application materials by (e-)mail to the following address:

Team of Academic and Student Affairs
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
1 Oryong-dong, Buk-gu
Gwangju 500-712, Republic of Korea

(Tel: 82-62-970-2043, Fax: 82-62-970-2049,
E-mail: academy@gist.ac.kr)

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2007. If your application documents reach us after the application deadline, it will be reviewed during the next screening session (April and May 2008).

Pusan National University

Two Faculty Positions in Condensed Matter Physics Experiment

The School of Physics at Pusan National University seeks applicants for two tenure-track faculty positions in the area of condensed matter physics experiment, starting from March 1, 2008. The successful candidates should have a Ph.D degree with a strong background and commitment for carrying out an independent research program with a proven research record and a demonstrated experience in the above fields. He or she will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and the graduate level, and to supervise MS and Ph.D students of the Department of Physics. The application documents as well as the application procedure can be found at the home page of Pusan National University ( http://www.pusan.ac.kr /a> ). The application period is between Nov. 28, 2007 and Dec. 04, 2007. Please note that we require each candidate to submit two recommendation letters, and one of them should be from the Ph.D supervisor. Further inquiry can be made to the Chairman of the Physics Department.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Chairman of the Physics Department well before the application deadline date of December 04, 2007.

Prof. Deog Ki Hong
Chairman
Department of Physics
Pusan National University
Busan 609-735, KOREA
(Phone) +82-51-510-2297
(Mobile)+82-019-210-2297
(Fax) +82-51-513-7664
(E-mail) dkhong@pusan.ac.kr

Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP)

We seek candidates who have expertise in satellites for space science and astronomy including space telescopes (satellite parts, satellite control systems, etc). We particularly welcome scientists who have been engaged in engineering and/or development as well as professional publications in science/engineering journals. The successful applicant is expected to pioneer his/her field at Sejong University.
The applicants are required to upload application materials at
http://www.sejong.ac.kr during 23 November 2007 ~ 29 November 2007, 5 PM (local time in Korea). Please use the document formats downloadable from the web site. The applicants who pass the initial screening based on the web-uploaded materials will be asked to provide additional materials. Please refer to the web site for further details.

Any additional questions may be directed to:

Dr. Kyu-Hyun Chae
Department of Astronomy and Space Science
Sejong University
Seoul, Korea 143-747
E-mail:chae@sejong.ac.kr
Tel: +82-2-3408-3867

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Any inquiry should be sent to btahn@kaist.ac.kr.

To apply, send your full CV to:

Dept. Head, Prof. B. T. Ahn
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
KAIST
373-1 Guseong-dong, Yuseong-gu
Daejeon 305-701, Republic of Korea
Phone: International-82-42-869-3302, 4220
Fax: International-82-42-869-3310
Email: btahn@kaist.ac.kr

Search Committee
Prof. Hyuck Mo Lee
Dept. of Mater. Sci. & Engr.
KAIST
Kusung-Dong 373-1, Yusung-Gu
Taejon, Korea 305-701

Tel: +82-42-869-3334
Fax: +82-42-869-3310
Mobile: +82-16-409-2449
Email: hmlee@kaist.ac.kr
http://triangle.kaist.ac.kr

Kyung Hee University (Global Campus)

Ajou University

• Departmental research interests in Applied Optics include:
  1. Nonlinear photonic materials (characterization, fabrication and their applications)
  2. Display
  3. Bio-medical optics
  4. Other industry-related optics

• Departmental research interests in Condensed Matter Physics include (experimental area is preferred):
  1. Energy/Environmental physics
  2. Low temperature physics
  3. Nanoscience (electronic, optoelectronic, or photovoltaic devices)
  4. Soft condensed matter

We encourage applications from candidates with competitive research or industrial experiences as well as female scholars. Successful applicants are expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to lead outstanding research programs.

Interested candidates should follow the official application process (as announced on http://www.ajou.ac.kr ). Candidates should also send a CV with a list of publications (please attach electronic files of up to 5 selected publications), and arrange two letters of recommendations to be directly sent to Prof. Sang Min Lee (rotermun@ajou.ac.kr, for applications to applied optics field) or Prof. Ji-Yong Park (jiyong@ajou.ac.kr, for applications to condensed matter field) as soon as possible.

Ewha Womans University

Research Associate and Research Professor Positions in Astro and Space Oriented Interdisciplinary Research

Research Center of MEMS Space Telescope (RCMST) invites applications for a couple of postdoctoral and research professor positions in the following fields:

• Astrophysics including GRB or space physics including atmospheric science
• Geometrical and/or wave optics for telescope design and simulation
• Optical NEMS/MEMS device for space application

RCMST is a KOSEF/MOST funded creative research center starting in April 2006. The starting date of the appointment is as immediate as possible. Candidates for this position must possess a Ph.D. and some postdoctoral or equivalent research experiences.

Invited professor position called brain pool funded by KOFST (http://www.brainpool.or.kr/) is also avaliable to experienced scientists and enginners. The initial contract is two years and can be renewed. Annual salary is between $25,000 and $50,000.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a publication list for past three years, a statement of research interest, and recommendation letters, to professor Il H. Park (ipark@ewha.ac.kr) , by e-mail. If you have any questions related to this position, please feel free to contact the following.

Professor Il H. Park
RCMST and Department of Physics
Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
ipark@ewha.ac.kr (+82-2-3277-4195)

Sookmyung Women's University

Faculty Position

The Department of Physics at Sookmyung Women's University seeks candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of Computational Physics or Biophysics with an anticipated appointment date of March 3, 2008.

For the detailed information regarding the application, please refer to the official announcement in the following web page http://www.sookmyung.ac.kr.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Department of Physics. The application deadline date is November 6.

Prof. Won Choon Lee
Chairperson
Department of Physics
Sookmyung Women's University
email: wclee@sookmyung.ac.kr
Tel: +82-2-710-9402

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

RESEARCH PROFESSOR OR POST-DOCTORAL POSITION

CENTER FOR TIME-RESOLVED DIFFRACTION at KAIST is inviting qualified scientists to apply for research professor or post-doctoral position in the pioneering and novel area of "ultrafast x-ray/electron diffraction and ultrafast spectroscopy". Research areas include protein structural dynamics and molecular structural reaction dynamics by using time-resolved x-ray/electron diffraction and time-resolved spectroscopy. Both experimentalists and theorists are welcome. The general aim of the experiments is to determine transient structures of molecules undergoing chemical or biochemical reactions triggered by short laser pulses. The time resolution is obtained in the pump and probe scheme: a short laser pulse excites a subset of molecules and the diffraction from a delayed X-ray pulse probes the structure at that delay. By Fourier transforming the diffraction patterns, one can determine the position of the atoms in the excited molecules as a function of time. These pump-probe experiments can be conducted routinely to a time resolution of 50 picoseconds, i.e. the X-ray pulse length from a synchrotron. Future projects will focus on small molecules and proteins in solution using small and wide-angle diffraction techniques. The CT-ReD is supported by the Korean Ministry of Science and Technology under Creative Research Initiative Program.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with a list of publications, a description of research interests, and two letters of recommendation to Prof. Hyotcherl Ihee (E-mail: ihee57@gmail.com). Qualified applicants are encouraged to start their work at CT-ReD as early as possible. A military duty can be substituted by this position.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Prof. Hyotcherl Ihee
Dept. Chem., KAIST
E-mail: ihee57@gmail.com
Tel: +82-42-869-2844

Pusan National University

The starting date of the appointment is as immediate as possible. The contract period is one year initially and can be renewed with mutual agreements. The salary per year is about 25,000 US dollars and half of the health insurance and accidental insurance will be covered.

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a brief description of proposed research, and names of three references to:

Prof. Hyuk K. Pak
Department of Physics
Pusan National University
San 30 Jangjeondong, Gumjeonggu
Busan, 609-735, Republic of Korea
e-mail address : hkpak@pusan.ac.kr
Tel: +82-10-7450-2298

Seoul National University

Faculty Position

A tenure-track faculty position is available at Department of Nuclear Engineering of Seoul National University with the earliest appointment from March 1, 2008. The field of specialization is either Nuclear Fuel Cycle Engineering or Accelerator Engineering. Candidates of either field will be considered equally with no preference. The application is due October 29, 2007.

For details, please refer to http://nucleng.snu.ac.kr/faculty/professor.php, or contact Department Chair, Prof. Park at parkgc@snu.ac.kr.

Seoul National University

Two faculty Positions in Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Seoul National University seeks applications for two tenure-track faculty positions, in any area of Physics, with a preference for research in Condensed Matter Physics for one position.

The successful candidates should have outstanding research records and a strong interest in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. They are expected to join the faculty in February 2008 or thereafter.

For the detailed information regarding the application requirement and procedure, please refer to the official announcement in the following web pages:

http://professor.snu.ac.kr.

For information on research in Department of Physics and Astronomy, please visit http://physics.snu.ac.kr.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy well before the application deadline date of October 31, 2007.

Prof. Insuk Yu
Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy
College of Natural Science
Seoul National University
e-mail : isyu@snu.ac.kr
Tel : +82-2-880-6610
Fax : +82-2-884-3002

Kyungpook National University

Post-doctoral position in spintronic materials research

Research experiences in nano-materials/film/bulk synthesis of spintronic materials(such as CMR oxides, multiferroics, TCO, DMS, half-metals, and other functional materials) using solid state reaction, sol-gel, PLD, sputtering, CVD, and etc. and characterization of structural, magnetic, transport, and optical properties are highly preferred.

The starting date of the appointment is as immediate as possible, but no later than 2007. Nov..

The appointment is initially for 1 year and is renewable based upon mutual agreement. The salary per year is about 22,000~25,000 US dollars. Evaluation of the applications will start immediately and it will be continued until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit curriculum vita including the publication list and names of 2 references to the following address. Applications through e-mail are preferred.

Prof. J. Dho
School of Physics and Energy Science
Kyungpook National University
1370 Sankyukdong, Pookgu
Daegu, 702-70, Republic of Korea
E-mail : jhdho@knu.ac.kr

The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP), Korea
and the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft (MPG), Germany

Two leaders of Independent Junior Research Groups in Theoretical Physics.

The rules for MPG Independent Junior Research Groups apply to the selection process. The two groups will be located on the campus of Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). The fields of research envisaged are

• Multiscale modeling (e.g., ab initio electronic structure theory especially based on wavefunction methods, embedding, microstructures, shape memory materials)
• Modern field theoretical methods in condensed matter Physics (e.g., topological order, gauge theories, fractionalization, entanglement).

The two groups will strengthen the scientific in-house program of the APCTP. The Center has twelve membership countries and is serving their Physics communities by organizing schools, workshops, training programs etc. Strong links exist to the Physics Department of POSTECH. The group leaders are expected to use also the links to renown research centers in the Asia Pacific region to which the APCTP has close relations.

We offer positions for 5 years on a salary which corresponds to an exceptional Assistant Professor. Funds are available for 1 - 2 postdoctoral fellows, 1 - 2 guests and 1 - 2 PHD students for each group which shall be recruited by the group leaders. We will provide office and adequate funds for computer access and consumables.

Please send your CV, publication list and a short description of your research accomplishments and future plans to Prof. Seunghwan Kim at the address below by October 15, 2007. Two letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the application deadline.

Prof. Seunghwan Kim (Junior Research Groups)
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
Hogil Kim Memorial Bldg. #501, POSTECH
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang
Gyeongbuk 790-784, KOREA
email: sec@apctp.org

Seoul National University

Postdoctoral Position on RENO

The Elementary Particle Physics Group at Seoul National University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position. Our group is preparing an experiment of RENO in order to measure the third neutrino mixing angle using nuclear reactors at Yonggwang, Korea. The successful candidate is expected to participate in various stages of the detector construction and analyzing data.

The RENO collaboration currently consists of 8 Korean and 2 Russian institutes. The experiment will start excavation of tunnels and detector construction in early 2008, and is planned to start data-taking in early 2010. For more information visit our website at: http://neutrino.snu.ac.kr/RENO.

Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae including a list of publications by e-mail to our secretary: Ms. Jin Kwon (kwonjin@phya.snu.ac.kr ). We will ask potential candidates to arrange two letters of recommendation after accepting applications.

The appointment will be made for two years with possible renewal upon mutual consent and satisfaction. Annual base salary will be 24,000,000 won (roughly 25,000 US dollars) or higher, depending on the qualifications.

For further inquires, one is encouraged to contact:

Professor Soo-Bong Kim
Seoul National University
e-mail: sbkim@phya.snu.ac.kr
Tel: +82-2-880-5755, +82-11-896-3530