Job Overview
- Apply By January 6, 2025
□ Job Description
Korea Institute of Energy Technology(KENTECH) is currently solicitating applications for several tenure-track faculty positions.
Successful applicants are expected to develop and lead internationally recognized research programs in the broad area of energy science and technology with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, or equivalent) in engineering, natural science, computer science, or related fields, and be able to deliver lectures in English.
□ Opening area and Rank
○ Graduate Faculty
1. Energy AI
· Computer science and artificial intelligence
· Rank: associate professor or assistant professor
2. Grid Modernization
· Power electronics or power system
· Rank: assistant professor
○ Undergraduate Faculty
3. KENTECH College
· Physics: general physics and experiments, solid-state physics,electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, etc
· Rank: assistant professor, primarily responsible for undergraduate teaching; not involved in graduate research lab operations
□ About KENTECH
Founded in 2021 under the KENTECH Act approved by National Assembly, KENTECH receives ongoing support from the Korean government, Jeollanam Province, Naju City and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). KENTECH aspires to become a hub and open innovation platform for global energy research and start-ups by promoting international collaboration in research and education. Toward this end, it strives to become a small yet strong university with 1,300 students (400 undergraduate and 600 graduate students, with an additional 300 students from abroad) and 100 professors, focusing on energy research and education, technology ecosystem buildup including technology transfer and start-ups, etc. KENTECH plans to attract large-scale national research facilities and to create a 400,000 m2 industry-academic cluster to foster close collaboration among domestic and international research institutions and industries. KENTECH is promoting flagship research projects in five specialized fields and is establishing joint research institutes with leading global universities and research institutes. For more information, visit us at https://kentech.ac.kr/
KENTECH is an equal employment opportunity employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. International scholars are also highly encouraged to apply because KENTECH is aiming to building up a global campus in Naju.
□ Application Information
To apply, please submit the following application materials, in separate PDF files through the application system from 13:00 on December 16th, 2024 to 16:00 on January 6th, 2025 (KST).
(a) A CV with a full list of publications, invited presentations, patents and technology transfer, etc.
(b) A cover letter indicating your interests and qualifications
(c) A list of more than three references, notified in advance, with appropriate contact information
*HR Team will contact referees for only applicants who passed the document screening.
(d) Teaching and Research plans
(e) Research Outcomes
(1) A list of 5 representative research outcomes and supporting documents (e.g., papers, patents, books, technical developments, etc.),
*If you submit more than five publications, only the first five will be accepted.
(2) A list of SCI-level papers from the past 3 years and registered patents
*Conference proceeding papers presented at world-renowned international conferences in the field of Computer Science and AI can be included in the representative publication list.
(f) A list of Advisors for Master’s and Doctoral Programs
(g) A list of non-preferred Reviewers for the application (If necessary)
Application should be submitted through the application system.
* System address : https://kis.kentech.ac.kr/checkMenu.jsp?p0=Vhb4zrao2d629V78&p1=10
* Please complete your application within the application period.
Candidates who passed the document screening will be invited to have an interview either on-line or off-line for further evaluation. During the interview process, we will determine the amount of start-up fund. Candidates are required to submit KENTECH start-up project proposal(Attachment 1).
*To be notified individually.
For more information or question about this position, contact us via email ([email protected]).
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