Careers at KIST

Starting or continuing your career at KIST can supply you with the excitement of being involved in cutting-edge research and the fundamental knowledge and tools for your success as a professional in the field of science and technology.

Research Positions available at KIST

    •    Full-time Researcher
    •    Visiting Scientist
    •    Post-doctoral Researcher

Browse through the list and descriptions of our research centers to see which center matches your research area of expertise

See also

    •    International R&D Academy
    •    Internships
    •    Benefits of Working at KIST



Full-time Researchers

Requirements
    •    Minimum bachelor’s degree in related field
Term of employment
    •    Full-time, regular position
Compensation
    •    Basic + performance-based wage, commensurate with education and experience
Benefits
    •    Signing bonus (for a select few upon review)
    •    Relocation expenses for those with a Ph.D. and more than three years of residency abroad
    •    Free national health insurance and workers’ compensation insurance
    •    House purchasing loan available for up to 100 million KRW
    •    Assistance available for children’s educational expenses
How to apply
    •    Contact Ms. Hyun Ju An, Human Resources Management Team
          Tel: +82-2-958-6249
          E-mail: hyunju_an@kist.re.kr


Visiting Scientists

Requirements
    •    Ph.D. degree in related science and engineering fields
    •    Currently resides abroad
Term of service
    •    Varies
Compensation
    •    Depends on the service agreement
    •    Compensation for a visiting scientist is provided by KIST’s research budget and outside grants, including that of           the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.
Benefits
    •    Free overseas travel insurance
How to apply
    •    Contact Ms. Jung Ae Kim, International Cooperation Team
          Tel: +82-2-958-6304
          E-mail: kja@kist.re.kr


Star Post-doctoral Researchers

Requirements
    •    Ph.D. degree in related science and engineering fields
    •    Non-Korean citizenship
Term of employment
    •    Up to two years upon satisfactory performance
Salary
    •    52 million KRW/year
How to apply
    •    Complete the application form available here and e-mail it to postdoc@kist.re.kr
    •    Applications are accepted year-round. Notification of decisions will be given at the end of July for applications           received by July 8, and by the end of January for applications received by the end of December.
For more information, contact Ms. Younghwa Sun, Human Resources Management Team.
          Tel: +82-2-958-6344
          E-mail: yhsun@kist.re.kr


Benefits of Working at KIST

    •    State-of-the-art research facilities and equipment
    •    Convenient campus facilities such as bank, post office, fitness center, tennis courts, football field, etc.
    •    On-campus housing depending on space availability: dormitory (2-person room) or apartments. Monthly           rent ranges from 120,000 KRW to 450,000 KRW.
    •    Complimentary dinner at the cafeteria
    •    Condominiums available for low rent at many major tourist destinations around Korea