Job Opportunities

Professor

For the positions of tenure faculty and KIAS Scholar, the Institute accepts applications from exceptional candidates working in foundational areas of theoretical basic sciences all year around. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact the Chair of the School of Physics.

KIAS Fellow

The School of Physics of Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) invites applications for KIAS Fellow appointments in Physics. Applicants should have demonstrated an outstanding record of research. Research potential and research leadership will also be considered in the evaluation of candidates.

All KIAS employees are eligible for the retirement saving plan by Scientists & Engineers Mutual Aid Association (SEMA).

Research Fellow

The School of Physics at Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) invites applicants for the positions at the level of postdoctoral research fellow in theoretical physics. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated exceptional research potential, including major contributions beyond or through the doctoral dissertation.

The annual salary is around 48,200,000 Korean Won (current exchange rate) excluding severance pay; an individual research grant of about 10,000,000 Korean Won and a benefit card of approximately 2,000,000 Korean Won will be available each year. (Benefits are subject to change depending on internal regulations and funding.)

All KIAS employees are eligible for the retirement saving plan by Scientists & Engineers Mutual Aid Association (SEMA).

Project Research Fellow

The School of Physics accepts applications for Project Research Fellow positions for the following research field.

updated on 2025-11-04