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Postdoctoral Researcher in Polymer Composites and Energy Harvesting Kumoh National Institute of Technology in South Korea
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
Postdoctoral salary is 3,500,000 KRW per month before tax, with four major social insurances and separate severance pay. Position runs through December 2027 and is renewable yearly.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
South Korea
University
Kumoh National Institute of Technology

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ASDR Lab (Prof. Jihoon Chung) and SUM Lab (Prof. Hyun Chan Kim) at Kumoh National Institute of Technology in Republic of Korea are jointly recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in polymer composites and energy harvesting.
The position is centered on materials-oriented research with related themes including tribology, sustainable materials, TENG, and MOF. The post is suitable for candidates with a strong background in materials science, mechanical engineering, or closely related engineering fields.
Eligibility highlights: PhD in engineering (materials, mechanical, chemical, or closely related) awarded in 2020 or later; at least three SCI(E) papers published within the last three years; and a valid Korean visa that allows immediate start without a new visa application. Natural science degrees such as physics or chemistry are not accepted for this opening.
Funding: salary of 3,500,000 KRW per month before tax, plus four major social insurances and separate severance pay. The appointment starts in October 2026 or later (negotiable) and continues through December 2027, renewable yearly.
How to apply: email your CV, publication list with DOIs, a short summary of your research interests, your visa type and expiry date, and your earliest start date to [email protected] by September 30, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a video interview.
Lab information: https://lnkd.in/gbcHhU6h and https://sum.kumoh.ac.kr/
Funding details
Postdoctoral salary is 3,500,000 KRW per month before tax, with four major social insurances and separate severance pay. Position runs through December 2027 and is renewable yearly.
What's required
PhD in engineering (materials, mechanical, chemical, or a closely related engineering field) awarded in 2020 or later; natural science degrees such as physics or chemistry are not accepted. Applicants must have at least three SCI(E) papers published within the last three years and a valid Korean visa that allows immediate start without a new visa application.
How to apply
Email your CV, publication list with DOIs, short research-interest summary, visa type and expiry date, and earliest start date to [email protected] by September 30, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a video interview.
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