Postdoctoral Fellowship at UNIST InnoCORE – AI-Driven Hydrogen Innovation, S. Korea

Young Scientist Training Program (YST) in APCTP, South Korea

Postdoctoral Fellowship at UNIST InnoCORE: Join UNIST InnoCORE as a Postdoctoral Fellow and become part of a cutting-edge national initiative dedicated to AI-powered full-cycle hydrogen technology innovation. InnoCORE is recruiting 50 talented early-career researchers across a wide range of interdisciplinary domains to revolutionize hydrogen R&D — from materials discovery and production to storage, utilization, and AI-integrated process engineering.

Postdoctoral Fellowship at UNIST InnoCORE – AI-Driven Hydrogen Innovation


📋 Summary Table:

FieldDetails
DesignationPostdoctoral Fellow
Research AreasAI/ML for Materials, Digital Twins, Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Utilization
LocationUNIST or affiliated institutes (KAIST, GIST, DGIST, POSTECH, SNU)
SalaryKRW 90M+ annually (including benefits)
Start DateJuly 2025 or later
EligibilityPh.D. within 5 years or to be awarded by August 2025
BenefitsHousing, global collaboration, mentoring, advanced equipment access
Deadline (Intent Letter)June 30, 2025
Full Application DueJuly 3, 2025
Contact Emailinnocore.H2@unist.ac.kr
Homepagehttps://inno4h2.cafe24.com

🎓 Designation:
Postdoctoral Fellow


🔬 Research Areas:

  1. AI-Self Driving Lab R&D
    • Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
    • Density Functional Theory (DFT), Molecular Dynamics (MD)
    • Organic/Inorganic Material Design
    • Experimental Automation
  2. AI-Digital Twin Process Engineering
    • Process Simulation and Optimization
    • Systems Engineering
  3. Hydrogen (H₂) Production
    • Electrochemical and Photocatalysts
    • Electrolyzers, Water Splitting
  4. H₂ Storage & Utilization
    • Mechanochemistry
    • Hydrogenation
    • Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC)

📍 Location:
University of Ulsan (UNIST), with possible placements at KAIST, GIST, DGIST, POSTECH, or SNU (South Korea)


✅ Eligibility/Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. degree awarded within the last 5 years, or to be awarded by August 2025
  • Strong background in one or more of the listed research fields

📝 Job Description:

  • Conduct cutting-edge research in hydrogen science and technology integrated with AI
  • Collaborate with top-tier Korean and global institutions
  • Engage in a highly interdisciplinary environment with support for independent work
  • Access world-class labs and high-end infrastructure
  • Benefit from a structured multi-mentorship program and international networking

📌 How to Apply:

  1. Step 1: Submit Letter of Intent (Online)
    Deadline: June 30, 2025
  2. Step 2: Submit Full Application Documents (CV, Research Plan, Recommendation Letter)
    Deadline: July 3, 2025
  3. Interview Period: July 4–11, 2025
  4. Final Selection: July 22, 2025

🔗 Contact & Information:


Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of Korea’s most ambitious hydrogen R&D ecosystem at the frontier of AI and sustainable energy!

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