Overview
2027 DGIST Tenure Track Faculty Position Openings
– College of AI
DGIST, with the world-class research environment and highly talented students, is seeking exceptional faculty members to join our mission. Committed to becoming a ‘Top-Class University that Changes the World’, we are honored to invite you to be a part of this mission.
1 Position Categories
· Assistant Professor (full-time tenure-track)
· Associate Professor (full-time tenure-track)
· Professor (full-time tenure-track)
※ The rank of appointment will be decided according to the candidate’s teaching and research experience.
2 Number of Openings : Approximately 4
3 Hiring Departments and Academic Fields
| Department | Recruitment Field |
|---|---|
| Department of Physical AI | Outstanding candidates in all areas of Physical AI will be considered, with particular interests in, but not limited to, the following areas:
· Embodied AI & Foundation Models – Embodied AI, Robot Foundation Models / Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Models, World Models, Multimodal Reasoning, Generalist Embodied Agents · Embodied Learning & Decision Intelligence – Reinforcement Learning, Imitation Learning, Skill and Policy Learning, Learning-based Planning, Adaptive / Continual Learning, Multi-Agent Embodied Intelligence · Spatial & Multimodal Intelligence – Spatial AI, 3D / 4D Scene Understanding, Embodied Perception, Vision-Language Grounding, Active Perception, Multimodal Perception and Reasoning · Physical AI Systems & Simulation – Simulation / Digital Twin, Synthetic Data Generation, Sim-to-Real Learning, Edge / On-Device AI, Real-Time AI Systems, Efficient AI Computing and Systems for Physical Agents · All related AI-centric areas in Physical AI for exceptional candidates |
| Department of Medical AI | Outstanding candidates in all areas of Medical AI will be considered, with particular interest in, but not limited to, the following areas:
· AI for Life Sciences – Protein Structure Prediction, Protein and Biomolecular Design / Generative Models, AI-Driven Drug Discovery, Genomics and Multi-omics AI, Single-cell and Spatial Biology, Systems Biology, Biological Foundation Models · AI-Fusion Sensors and Materials – AI-Integrated Biosensors and Wearables, Bio-Signal Acquisition and Edge AI, Nano/Bio Materials for Sensing, AI-Driven Materials Discovery, Lab-on-a-Chip and Point-of-Care Diagnostics, Neural Interfaces and Implantable Devices · AI Systems, Large-Scale Computing, and Medical Robotics – Medical Foundation Models and LLMs, Large-Scale Training and Inference Systems, Distributed / HPC and GPU Computing, Federated and Privacy-Preserving Learning, Data-Centric AI and MLOps for Clinical Deployment, Trustworthy and Explainable Clinical AI, Computer-Assisted Precision Surgery, Rehabilitation and Assistive Robotics, Autonomous Diagnostic and Interventional Systems · Medical Imaging and Computational Imaging – Medical Image Reconstruction and Restoration, Computer-Aided Diagnosis and Prognosis, Image-Guided Intervention and Therapy, Molecular Imaging, Multimodal Vision-Language Models for Radiology |
※ The primary workplace for the appointed Tenure Track Faculty member will be the DGIST main campus located in Hyeonpung-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu. Depending on academic and teaching needs, the faculty member may also be required to conduct some classes or other academic activities at a DGIST educational facility located in downtown Daegu.
4 Qualification
· Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a closely related discipline at the time of the appointment.
· Proficiency in English is required, as all lectures at DGIST are conducted in English.
· Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
5 Application Instructions & Required Documents
· Application Period :
October 2, 2026(Fri.) ~ October 22, 2026(Thu.) at 17:00(KST)
· Application Website : https://dgist.fairy.im
· Anticipated Starting Date: February 15, 2027
※ In principle, appointment should be made within three months from the date of notification. Failure to be appointed within this period may result in cancellation of the offer.
· Hiring Process:
Application screening and Department interview (November-December 2026) → Faculty Hiring Committee review (January 2027) → Approval by the Faculty Personnel Committee (January 2027)
· Required Documents:
1) Curriculum Vitae
2) Teaching Plan
3) Research Plan
4) Personal Statement
5) A minimum of one and up to five representative achievements (selected from Journal Publications, Books, Patents, or Research Support), with mandatory submission of supporting documents
6) Contact Information for Reference Letters (three or more):
The information should include the institution, department, position, email address, phone number, and the relationship with the applicant.
*Note : Reference letters are required only for the candidates who pass the application screening stage. These letters should be sent directly to the corresponding department prior to the interview.
6 Benefits & Support (Start-up Package)
· Start-up Funds Support
· Faculty Residence
· Individual Research Offices and Laboratories
· Support for Graduate Student Stipends
· Relocation Expenses Support
· Other: Travel Expense Support for Applicants
7 Promoting Gender Equality and Work-life Balance
DGIST is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment. We actively promote gender equality and implement work-life balance initiatives to support faculty members in achieving both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
1) During Pregnancy
· Reduction of working hours (considered paid working time)
· Regular leave for medical checkup
· Leave for fertility treatments
2) Post Pregnancy
· Monetary gift for childbirth
· Maternity leave
· Leave for miscarriage and Stillbirth
3) During Parenting
· Reduction of working hours during the childcare period
· Childcare leave (including paternity leave)
· On-campus and off campus daycare centers
4) Housing Support
· On-campus faculty apartment provided
8 Matters of Consideration
· DGIST reserves the right not to make an appointment if no qualified candidates are found.
· Appointment may be postponed due to internal circumstances of DGIST.
· Selected candidates at each stage will be notified individually with detailed information regarding the terms of employment.
· The appointment shall be canceled under the following circumstances:
– If false entries or modifications are found in the application form.
– If the candidate fails to obtain a doctoral degree at the time of appointment.
· The appointment and acceptance will also be canceled if the candidate, or someone closely related to the candidate, engages in any form of misconduct, such as making improper requests, exerting pressure, or offering financial benefits in relation to the hiring process, resulting in their unfair selection.
· Appointment will be restricted if the candidate is subject to disqualifications, set out in the State Public Officials Act, (Article 33), or the DGIST Regulation on Faculty Personnel Management, (Article 12).
· Matters not specified in this announcement will be governed by DGIST Faculty Personnel Management regulations and related policies.
· For inquiries, please contact the Academic Affairs Team at DGIST:
– Email : faculty@dgist.ac.kr
– Website : https://dgist.fairy.im
