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Sogang University

Faculty positions (tarting from March 2020)

• Field: Experimental physics (condensed matter physics or optics preferred)

• Contact: doseok@sogang.ac.kr

• Application Period: September 2 ~ September 16, 2019

• For further information, go to (http://professor.sogang.ac.kr). webpage in Korean and English

APCTP

The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) opens a few positions for leaders of Independent Junior Research Group (JRG) in theoretical physics and related fields.

The APCTP (https://www.apctp.org), founded in 1996, is a non-governmental organization aiming for an international center dedicated to excellence in research and the training of young scientists in the Asia-Pacific region.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The aim of these positions is to strengthen the research capacity of the Center by forming new JRGs. The Center has sixteen member countries and forms a research network center of the Asia Pacific region in the field of theoretical physics through various academic activities. We encourage applications in the area of theoretical physics, including but not limited to astrophysics, condensed matter physics, nuclear/hadron physics, particle physics, string theory, and statistical physics. Current JRGs at the Center can be found at the following link at https://www.apctp.org/sub02/index44.php?mcode=44. Each JRG leader is well ensured academic independence and encouraged to build his/her own research group. Leaders are also expected to promote and take advantage of the connection with other research institutions in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

REMUNERATION:
Funding is initially available for three years, renewable up to two additional years depending on the research performance and the availability of resources for the program. An annual salary, including severance pay, will start from KRW 65,000,000 depending on research experience and qualification. In addition to the salary, a rent-free house, personal office space, and research grant of KRW 80,000,000 per year along with part of relocation costs are provided. The grant can be used for hiring postdoctoral fellows and students, as well as for covering research activities. The starting date is expected to be April 1, 2020, but is negotiable.

APPLICATION:
You should apply by sending the application form which can be downloaded at the APCTP website (https://www.apctp.org/myboard/read.php?Board=job&Board=job&id=24) via email by October 3, 2019 (UTC +09:00). You must submit with your application:

1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a short description of research accomplishments with a publication list;
3. a statement of proposed work;
4. two letters of recommendation (reference letter), arranged to be sent directly from your referees by the same deadline.

Program Officer (Junior Research Group)
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
E-mail: jrg@apctp.org

Korea University

A tenure-track faculty position

Department of Physics in Korea University ( http://physics.korea.ac.kr ) invites applicants for one tenure-track faculty position jointly affiliated with IBS Center for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics (CMSD, http://cmsd.ibs.re.kr). The starting date is expected to be September 1, 2019.

The position is open to experts in all areas of optics (optical spectroscopy, biophotonics, biophysics, nanophotonics, applied physics related to optics, etc.) with research topics related to those of CMSD. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Physics or closely related fields.

Candidates should submit the documents listed below to bk21korea@korea.ac.kr by no later than April 24, 2019 (KST).

Curriculum vitae including a full list of journal publications, books, conference presentations, R&D records, etc. Representative journal publications (up to five) A statement of research plan. At least three references with their contact information (except for candidates already in the tenure-track position at universities and research institutes).

For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Junegone Chay (chay@korea.ac.kr), Chair of the Search Committee, or Prof. Wonshik Choi (wonshik@korea.ac.kr), Associate Director of CMSD.

Korea University

A tenure-track faculty position in physics for female scientists

Physics Department at Korea University invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in physics beginning September 1, 2019. This position is open exclusively to female candidates in all areas of physics. The on-line application deadline is April 24, 2019 (KST).

The detailed application procedure can be found at the on-line application site: http://invite.korea.ac.kr. For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Junegone Chay (chay@korea.ac.kr), Chair of the Search Committee.

Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP)

opens a few positions for the Young Scientist Training program at the postdoctoral fellow level in theoretical physics and related fields. The APCTP, founded in 1996, is a non-governmental organization aiming for an international center dedicated to excellence in research and the training of young scientists in the Asia-Pacific region.

JOB DESCRIPTION & ELIGIBILITY:

The YST program aims to provide career development opportunities for young physicists who are at an early stage of their research career but with a proven record of research. It is anticipated that this fellowship can lead to a more permanent academic position. All subject areas in theoretical physics are eligible. YST fellowships will be held at the APCTP, Pohang, Korea, where an ideal environment for research is provided for potential collaborations with in-house senior academics (Junior Research Groups), POSTECH faculty & members, visiting scholars from Korea and abroad, and participants of various scientific programs organized at the APCTP or supported by the APCTP. Please note that in order to apply for a work visa of Korea, an applicant should have a doctoral degree (PhD or Dsc, etc.) before the end of April 2019.

REMUNERATION:

Funding is initially available for one year, renewable for a second year depending on the research performance and the availability of resources for the program. An annual salary, including severance pay, is in the range KRW 32,500,000 to KRW 40,000,000 depending on research experience and qualification. In addition to the salary, research expenses, KRW 3,000,000/year along with part of relocation costs are provided. The starting date is expected to be August 1, 2019 but is negotiable.

APPLICATIONS:

You should apply by sending the application form which can be downloaded at the APCTP website via email by March 31, 2019 (UTC +09:00).

You must submit with your application:

1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a short description of research accomplishments with a publication list;
3. a statement of proposed work;
4. two letters of recommendation, arranged to be sent directly from the referees by the same deadline.

Program Officer (Young Scientist Training Program)
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
E-mail: yst@apctp.org

Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP)

The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) opens a few positions for leaders of Independent Junior Research Group (JRG) in theoretical physics and related fields.

The APCTP, founded in 1996, is a nongovernmental organization aiming for an international center dedicated to excellence in research and the training of young scientists in the Asia-Pacific region.

JOB DESCRIPTION

These positions are open to strengthen the in-house research program of the Center by forming new JRGs. The Center has sixteen member countries and forms a research network center of the Asia Pacific region in the field of theoretical physics through various academic a ctivities. We encourage applications in the area of theoretical physics, including but not limited to astrophysics, condensed matter physics, nuclear/hadron physics, particle physics, string theory, and statistical physics.

The existing JRGs at the Center can be found at the APCTP homepage. Each JRG leader is granted academic independence and encouraged to build his/her own research group. JRG leaders are also expected to promote and take advantage of the connection with other research centers of the world including the Asia Pacific region.

Funding is initially available for three years, renewable up to two additional years depending on the research performance and the availability of resources for the program. An annual salary, including severance pay, will start from KRW 65,000,000 depending on research experience and qualification. In addition to the salary, complimentary housing, office, and research fund including part of relocation costs are provided. The research fund may be used for hiring postdoctoral fellows and students, as well as for covering research activities. The starting date is expected to be August 1, 2019 but is negotiable.

You should apply by sending the application form which can be downloaded at the APCTP website via email by March 10, 2019 (UTC +09:00).

You must submit with your application:

1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a short description of research accomplishments with a publication list;
3. a statement of proposed work;
4. a recommendation letter respectively from two referees: the two letters of recommendation should be arranged to be sent directly from your referees by the application deadline.

Program Officer (Junior Research Group) Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics E-mail: jrg@apctp.org

Korea University

IBS CMSD located at Korea University Seoul campus invites applications for postdoctoral fellows. Two or three positions are open to experts in optics (optical physics, optical imaging, biophotonics, biophysics, and optical spectroscopy) with research expertises related to the super-depth imaging group https://www.bioimaging.korea.ac.kr. in IBS CMSD https://cmsd.ibs.re.kr.

The minimum annual salary is 33,000,000 Korean Won, and the salary will be commensurate with research experience and expertise. The initial appointment is for two years, and further renewal is possible upon mutual agreements.

The application period: 25 February 2019 until the positions are filled.

1. Starting date: negotiable
   
2. Application documents: CV, a list of publications, a letter of research interest, two recommendation letters.

For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Wonshik Choi (wonshik@korea.ac.kr), associate director of IBS CMSD.