2026-2 Recruitment Announcement for AI Fellow Positions

Overview

As the first research institute for basic sciences in the nation, Korea Institute for Advanced Study (KIAS) was founded in 1996 by Korean Government to promote excellence in the basic science research. Located in Seoul, KIAS provides a unique research environment, where its members as well as visitors can enjoy constant academic stimuli and friendly administrative support.

1. Position Details

Position	School/Center	No. of openings	Research Field
AI Fellow	Center for AI and Natural Sciences	6	□ All research areas of Mathematics/Physics/Computational Scienceso Math for AI / AI for Math – Algebraic Geometry/Combinatorics – Number Theory/Representation Theory – Probability Theory/Optimal Transport Theory – Topology – Machine Learning Theory – High-dimensional Computational Geometry – Statistical Learning Theory/Statistical Inference o Computing Theory for AI – Programming Language Theory – Algorithm Theory – Combinatorics – Optimization Theory – Homomorphic Encryption o Cosmology and Particle Physics with AI – High energy physics – Cosmology o Condensed / Living Matter with AI – Statistical Physics – Chemical/Biological Sciences – Cosmology – Materials Science – Brain science/Neuroscience – Information Theory/Geometry – Others

2. Required Qualifications

□ Those with or expected to receive their Doctoral degrees in relevant research fields by starting date at KIAS.

□ Qualified under “State Public Officials Act” of Korean Government. (Disqualifying factors are listed in Article 33.)

□ Those with no restrictions to international travel, and for Korean male citizens, those who have completed or have been exempted from compulsory military service.

※ KIAS complies with the 「EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WORK-FAMILY BALANCE ASSISTANCE ACT」. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

3. Terms of Appointment

Period of Appointment: The initial appointment for the position is for two years with the possibility of a one-time renewal of three additional years, depending on the research performance and the needs of the research program at KIAS. The actual period of appointment can be adjusted if the research program requires such adjustments.

Salary & Benefits: The annual salary and other benefits are provided in accordance with KIAS regulations. The annual salary is 77,880,000 Korean Won(Severance not included) and a benefit card(2,000,000 Korean Won) will be provided each year. An individual research grant of 15,000,000 Korean Won will be provided each year. Benefits include the coverage of 4 major social insurances; national pension, health insurance, employment insurance, and industrial accident compensation insurance.

Location: 85 Hoegi-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02455, South Korea. ※The work location may be changed depending on institutional circumstances.

※ For detailed information, please refer to the KIAS employment information webpage.

4. Review Process

Initial screening: Mid to late December, 2026 (Subject to change). Criteria: Suitability of the research topics; Excellence in the research performance; Potential for the future development. Up to twice the number of openings selected.

Interview: Early to Mid January, 2027 (Subject to change). Criteria: Demonstration of expertise in the relevant research fields; Perspectives for the future research direction; Presentation skills. Up to the number of openings selected (same for the waitlist). ※ The interview may be held virtually if necessary.

5. Required Documents

– Curriculum vitae, publication list, research statement, and reference letters from 3 referees

※ Note that referees are required to directly upload their reference letters via the KIAS recruitment webpage. Alternatively, referees can also submit their reference letters via email(aikias@kias.re.kr).

※ To avoid the conflict of interest, KIAS professors cannot serve as referees.

※ Applicants are asked to prepare all documents in English, with the exception of reference letters.

6. Application Method and Deadline

a. Application Method: KIAS recruitment webpage https://jobs.kias.re.kr

b. Deadline: Mon., November 30, 2026 (Korea Standard Time, GMT +9)

7. Additional Information

a. All documents should be submitted by deadline, and if any of a certain applicant’s required documents is missing or incomplete, the applicant’s materials may not be evaluated.

b. If the information provided by the application materials is found to be untrue or false, the job offer will be withdrawn.

c. The work level and annual salary of successful candidates will comply with KIAS regulations and guidelines.

d. No candidates may be hired if all applicants are found to be unsuitable during the screening stage.

e. Applicants will take full responsibility for any consequences resulting from false information, omissions and errors in application materials, omission of required documents and so forth.

f. Applicants can request the return of application materials within the period of three months after the final announcement of recruitment results under Article 4 of “Enforcement Decree of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act” of Korean Government.

g. This position cannot be simultaneously held with Sejong Science Fellowship.

h. Inquiry: aikias@kias.re.kr