Fully Funded PhD Position in All-Gel Energy Storage Devices at Chonnam National University Chonnam National University in South Korea

This fully funded PhD position at Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea, offers an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering and contribute to cutting-edge research in the development of all-gel energy storage devices. The project focuses on utilizing soft gel materials to advance the performance and fabrication of energy storage systems, with a strong emphasis on gel electrolytes and gel electrodes. The research group, led by Professor Insu Jeon, has a proven track record of publishing in top-tier journals such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Science, Materials Horizons, Chemical Engineering Journal, Water Research, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, Progress in Materials Science, Advanced Functional Materials, and NPG Asia Materials. You can review the supervisor’s publications at Google Scholar.

Applicants should demonstrate logical English writing ability and possess combined experiences or knowledge in gel electrolyte/gel electrode, polymer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. The position is ideal for candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds who are passionate about innovative materials and device engineering. English proficiency is required, with minimum scores of TOEFL (CBT) 207, TOEFL (iBT) 76, TOEIC 750, TEPS 600, or IELTS 6.5.

The first-year scholarship is 1,800,000 KRW per month, with the possibility of an increase based on performance and working periods. The program is fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend to support your research and living expenses. The semester will commence on September 1, 2026, and the application deadline is May 1, 2026.

To apply, interested students should send their Curriculum Vitae to Professor Insu Jeon at [email protected] and [email protected]. It is recommended to review the supervisor’s research profile and ensure your academic background aligns with the project requirements. For further details and to submit your application, visit the FindAPhD project page.

This opportunity is ideal for motivated students seeking to advance their expertise in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, while working in a collaborative and innovative research environment at Chonnam National University.