Postdoctoral Scholars
Full Time/Postdoctoral
Education
17 Sep 2025
Seoul
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Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
80 / 100
Offer value
Good opportunity for those with a background in theoretical physics, but competitive and geographically limited.
- Competitive salary ranging from KRW 80,000,000 to KRW 100,000,000
- Position in a well-regarded physics department
- Opportunities for international collaboration
Pros
- Focus on cutting-edge research in theoretical physics with notable faculty
- Strong collaborative opportunities with international partners
- Salary package that is competitive regionally
Cons
- Limited geographical location may deter some candidates
- Dependent on funding for extended contracts
- Specific requirement for experience and theory expertise
Who it's for
Postdoctoral • On-site collaboration
Good fit
- Theoretical physicists looking for research roles
- Candidates open to collaborative academic projects
- Researchers eager to work in dynamic environments
Not recommended for
- Experimental physicists seeking lab work
- Candidates not willing to relocate to South Korea
- Those looking for non-academic career paths
Motivation fit
Interest in advancing knowledge in theoretical frameworksDesire for a collaborative research environmentMotivation to engage deeply with academic projects
Key skills
Theoretical physicsResearch collaborationProblem-solvingAnalytic reasoning
Score: 80/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Condensed matter theory group at Hanyang University (Seoul, Korea) expects to appoint Postdoctoral Scholars in theoretical physics, beginning Jan, 2026.
Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are intended to provide a full-time training program of advanced academic preparation and research training under the mentorship of a faculty member (Prof. Sangmo Cheon and Prof. Moon Jip Park).
Applications are welcome from various areas of theoretical physics including condensed matter physics, quantum information, string theory.
Outstanding research in theoretical physics appropriate to level of position and ability to identify and pursue research problems independently while working in HYU uniquely collaborative setting.
The initial appointment will be for two years (2026-2027), with the possibility of renewal for a third year, contingent on continued funding and a reasonable level of research performance.
Position Details
â¢Duration: Initial 2-year appointment, extendable up to a third years based on performance.
â¢Salary: â©80,000,000 to â©100,000,000 KRW per year (including the four major social insurance and severance pay) depending on qualifications. (USD 58,000~73,000 approximately)
â¢Salary: â©80,000,000 to â©100,000,000 KRW per year (including the four major social insurance and severance pay) depending on qualifications. (USD 58,000~73,000 approximately)
The application must consist of cover letter, curriculum vita, publication list, statement of research interests. The three letters of reference may be requested after an initial interview.
Apply by Oct 15, 2025 for primary consideration. Later applications will be considered only as long as openings exist.
This position is supported by Brain pool fellowship. It is expected that this fellowship involve international collaborative work with institutions abroad. Successful candidates will work in close collaboration with:
Prof. Sangmo Cheon (Hanyang University) â String Theory, Topological Computation, Topological Materials, Quantum Geometry
Prof. Moon Jip Park (Hanyang University) â Condensed Matter Physics, Topology, Non-Hermitian Systems, Statistical Physics
Prof. Youngseok Kim (Ohio State University) â Quantum Computation & Quantum Algorithms
Prof. Pilkyung Moon (NYU Shanghai) â Graphene, Twistronics, Novel Topological Materials
Website of our team
https://sites.google.com/view/sm-cheon-group-homepage/home
https://sites.google.com/view/moonjippark/home
https://wp.nyu.edu/moon/
https://youngseok-kim1.github.io/ykim.github.io/
https://sites.google.com/view/moonjippark/home
https://wp.nyu.edu/moon/
https://youngseok-kim1.github.io/ykim.github.io/
