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

This PhD position in the field of “All-Gel Energy Storage Devices” is offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea. The research focuses on the development of all-gel energy storage devices using soft gel materials, with an emphasis on gel electrolytes and gel electrodes. The project is led by Professor Insu Jeon, whose research group has published extensively in top 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.

Applicants should have a strong interest in energy storage technologies and possess logical English writing skills. Combined experience or knowledge in gel electrolyte/gel electrode, polymer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering is highly desirable. The position requires an English proficiency score: 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 semester will commence on September 1, 2026, and the application deadline is May 1, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to review Professor Jeon's publications for research alignment and send their Curriculum Vitae to both [email protected] and [email protected].

This opportunity is ideal for students with backgrounds in chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and polymer science. The research group is internationally recognized, and the university provides a supportive environment for advanced research in energy storage devices.

For further information, applicants can visit the supervisor's academic profile and the official FindAPhD project page. Ensure all application materials are submitted before the deadline and meet the English proficiency requirements.