Research Scientist ×29 (26 Specialist Fields) — Korea Institute of Science and Technology (Seoul)
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The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has opened its 2026 recruitment for permanent research scientists: up to 29 PhD-level positions across 26 specialist fields.
■ Fields and locations
- Fields include semiconductor circuits, quantum technology, physical AI, carbon-dioxide removal, hydrogen storage and production, brain-disease therapeutics, AI bio, materials AI, nanophotonics, next-generation solar cells and batteries, science and technology policy, and space fibres and composites.
- Most positions are at the Seoul headquarters; one field is based in Gangneung (Gangwon) and two in Wanju (Jeonbuk). You may apply to one field only.
■ Who can apply
- A PhD, or a PhD expected within 7 months of 14 August 2026. Applicants must not be disqualified under Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act. This is a blind-recruitment process: your application must not reveal age, gender, photo, hometown, family or assets.
- Important: the detailed announcement and the recruitment process are published in Korean only, so you will likely need Korean reading ability (or help) to apply.
■ Terms
- Full-time permanent. Compensation is assessed individually according to relevant experience.
■ How to apply
- Online through the institute's recruitment portal. Deadline 4 September 2026.
Original posting: https://kist.fairy.im/announcement/detail/36
■ Fields and locations
- Fields include semiconductor circuits, quantum technology, physical AI, carbon-dioxide removal, hydrogen storage and production, brain-disease therapeutics, AI bio, materials AI, nanophotonics, next-generation solar cells and batteries, science and technology policy, and space fibres and composites.
- Most positions are at the Seoul headquarters; one field is based in Gangneung (Gangwon) and two in Wanju (Jeonbuk). You may apply to one field only.
■ Who can apply
- A PhD, or a PhD expected within 7 months of 14 August 2026. Applicants must not be disqualified under Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act. This is a blind-recruitment process: your application must not reveal age, gender, photo, hometown, family or assets.
- Important: the detailed announcement and the recruitment process are published in Korean only, so you will likely need Korean reading ability (or help) to apply.
■ Terms
- Full-time permanent. Compensation is assessed individually according to relevant experience.
■ How to apply
- Online through the institute's recruitment portal. Deadline 4 September 2026.
Original posting: https://kist.fairy.im/announcement/detail/36
Location
KIST, 5 Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
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