Advanced Photonics Research Institute(APRI) at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) invites applications for several regular research scientist positions (senior research scientist, principle research scientist). The APRI at the Gwangju Institute of Science & Technology (GIST) was founded in 2001 as a government-funded research institute specialized in the field of photonics and optical technology. With the aim of contributing both to the academic and industrial development in photonics and optics, the APRI has been providing excellent educational programs and a vibrant research and development (R & D) environment. We would like to invite you to join us on a journey into our great future.

1. Requirements
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree in a pertinent field. Those who are planning to achieve a Ph.D. degree by the end of February 2008 are eligible to apply. Korean citizenship is NOT required for these positions. International or female scholars are encouraged to apply.

Suitable Areas include, but are not limited to,
  ․ Femto Science & Technology
  ․ Laser-driven Particle Beam generation
  ․ X-ray laser generation
  ․ Atto-second pulse generation and its applications
  ․ Laser development
  ․ Ultrafast laser development
  ․ Characterization and enhancement of the laser performance
  ․ Bio-photonics
  ․ Nonlinear Optics
  ․ Laser Spectroscopy

2. Applicants should fill out the application form and e-mail it to the Team of Academic and Student Affairs at GIST by February 21, 2008.
 - e-mail address : academy@gist.ac.kr
 * Application form should be downloaded from below.

3. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Those who are selected for an interview will be requested to submit degree certificates and official  from the BS program, the MS program and the Ph.D. program. The final decision will be made by March 13, 2008.
* Dates are tentative and subject to change with exception of the application deadline.

4. All Inquiries should be made to : academy at gist.ac.kr or      +82-62-970-2043. 
Address: Team of Academic and Student Affairs, GIST
   1, Oryong-dong, Buk-ku, Gwangju 500-712, Korea

February 1, 2008

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology