Chemical Engineering

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.