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Jintae Lee

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Chemical Engineering Yeungnam University in South Korea

I am recruiting a fully funded PhD student in Chemical Engineering (antimicrobial agents, biofilms, nanobiotechnology) at Yeungnam University.

Yeungnam University

South Korea

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Feb 28, 2026

Keywords

Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Nanotechnology
Biotechnology
Biology
Biofilm Formation
Antifungal Therapy
Antibiotic Therapy
Hospital Pharmacy

Description

A fully funded PhD position is available in the School of Chemical Engineering at Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea, under the supervision of Prof. Jintae Lee. The research group focuses on antimicrobial and antifungal agents, biofilms, biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, and AI-assisted biotechnology. The position is open to motivated candidates with a background in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biology, or Biotechnology. Applicants must hold a final M.S. degree, have a GPA above 3.7/4.0, and demonstrate English proficiency (IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, TOEIC 900, or TOPIK 3). The opportunity is specifically for students eligible for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), which provides a stipend of approximately USD 1,050 per month and covers tuition fees. The program includes one year of Korean language training followed by three years of PhD study. The lab is international, with 35 researchers from various countries, and is known for its productivity and dynamic research environment. The application deadline is February 2026, with the program starting in September 2026. Interested candidates should email Prof. Jintae Lee with their CV, official English score, final MS certificate, and MS transcript. More information can be found at the provided links.

Funding

The position is supported by the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), which provides approximately USD 1,050 per month as a stipend and covers tuition fees. Additional information about the cost of living is provided, with basic apartment rent around USD 150/month. The program includes 1 year of Korean language training and 3 years of PhD study.

How to apply

Email Prof. Jintae Lee at jtlee@ynu.ac.kr with your CV, official English score, final MS certificate, and MS transcript. Review the detailed information at the provided link. Only GKS-eligible students should apply.

Requirements

Applicants must have a final M.S. degree certificate in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. An official English proficiency score is required (IELTS 7, TOEFL 100, TOEIC 900, or TOPIK 3). A GPA above 3.7/4.0 is required. Applicants should be motivated and interested in long-term PhD projects. For the upcoming intake, only GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) students who meet these criteria are eligible. Submission of CV, official English score, final MS certificate, and MS transcript is required.

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