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Faculty Position Openings, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at all levels. Applicants from all areas of chemical and biomolecular engineering are welcome, but preference will be given to those applicants with backgrounds and research experience in energy, catalysis, polymer, biotechnology and etc. We have multiple positions available and will accept the applications from August 1, 2019 to September 15, 2019.

The first round of review is scheduled to take place in October with the aim of extending on-site interview offers by early November. Please note that the application documents which were received in the latter part of 2018 and in the beginning part of 2019 will be considered for the first round of review without any further action. 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate strong research potential and commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates with established track records in research and teaching will be considered for a tenured position. Foreign candidates and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

KAIST offers a competitive salary and a start-up research funds. In addition, all faculty members have joint appointments with KAIST Institutes, with expanded opportunities for interdisciplinary research and funding. KAIST attracts the top students pursuing B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Currently, around 420 undergraduate and 420 graduate students are enrolled in the Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering department. The normal teaching load is one course per semester.

KAIST provides faculty housing for the first five years; housing is free of charge for the first two years and at a minimal charge after that. KAIST is committed to increasing the number of female and non-Korean faculty members. Non-Korean faculty members are not required to learn Korean, although some basic Korean language skill will be helpful in everyday life.  

Applicants should send the following application documents to the Head of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at applycbe@kaist.ac.kr. 

- An application form including research and teaching plans (English Download)

- A list of prospective recommenders including their name, position, affiliation and email address

- Three recommendation letters including one from the thesis advisor

- These should be directly sent from the recommenders to the Head of Chemical & Biomolecular

  Engineering. (applycbe@kaist.ac.kr)

- Copies of five key publications

- Other documents that may support the application

KAIST treats all information provided in recommendation letters with the highest degree of confidentiality and recommendation letters should be sent directly from the recommenders to the email above.

Please visit KAIST web site at www.kaist.ac.kr for detailed information on other available positions at KAIST.

For further information, please contact the Head of Department Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. (Communication through email is preferred.)

Email: applycbe@kaist.ac.kr

Phone: +82-42-350-3904

Fax: +82-42-350-3910