Young Scientist Training Program at APCTP (YST) 2022-2, South Korea

Designation/Position- Young Scientist Training Program

The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP), Pohang, Korea invites application for Young Scientist Training Program from eligible and interested candidates

About- The 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 (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. Young Scientist Training Program

Research/Job Area- Physics

☐ Astrophysics/Cosmology
☐ Atomic/Molecular Physics, Optics
☐ Condensed Matter Physics
☐ Fluid/Plasma Physics
☐ Nuclear Physics
☐ Particle Physics/Quantum Field Theory
☐ Statistical Physics
☐ Interdisciplinary Physics:
☐ Other Field:

Location- Pohang, Korea

Eligibility/Qualification & Job/Position Description- 

  • The aim of this position is to provide career development opportunities for young scientists who are at an early stage of their research career but with a proven record of research.
  • 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 or supported by the APCTP.
  • Please note that in order to apply for a work visa of Korea, an applicant should have an official doctoral degree (PhD or Dsc, etc.) certificate 3 months before the start of work.
  • In order for a degree certificate to be considered official, it must be endorsed by the issuing institution/university with a seal.
  • Any letters or documents supporting the certificate or certificate of expected graduation shall not be accepted.

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 gross salary is KRW 36,000,000 and in addition to the salary, research grant of KRW 5,000,000 per year is provided.
  • The starting date is expected to be October 1, 2022, but negotiable.

SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINE

  • Application submission deadline: ~January 21, 2022 (UTC +09:00)
  • – Application submission deadline: ~June 14, 2022 (UTC +09:00)
  • – Review by the Selection Committee: in late June (tbc)
  • – Online interview in July (tbc)
  • – Announcement of successful candidate: in late July (tbc)

How to Apply- 

Click here or find an attached file to download the application form.

The following items should be submitted to the email address written below by June 14, 2022 (UTC +09:00):

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

NOTE: Each document submitted for items 1 to 5 above must be in English, and documents 2 to 4 should be combined in a single PDF file, unsigned and not encrypted. Any late submission would not be accepted.

Last Date for Apply– 14 June 2021

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