Open Call for UNIST Postdoctoral Researcher-AI-Space Solar Initiative (AI-SSI)

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities at the AI-Space Solar Initiative (AI-SSI)
Goals & Expected Impact
“Establishing solar energy conversion/storage systems for New Space 6G satellite communication”

Core Technologies

• Tandem solar cells,
• Temperature cycle-tolerant batteries,
• Lightweight and flexible solar cells,
• Space deployable structures,
• Device analysis in space environments,
• Big data, AI, and machine learning for space solar initiatives.

Recruitment

• Attract top-tier postdoctoral researchers specialized in solar energy conversion and storage, flexible devices, space deployable structures, and machine learning.

Affiliated Institutions & Work Locations

• Participating Institutions: UNIST, KAIST, DGIST, GIST, Seoul National University, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT)
• Work Location: Determined based on final matching with one of the above institutions within the AI–SSI consortium.

Development

• Financial Support: Annual salary of 90 million KRW, including legal contributions (e.g., 4 major insurances).
• Research Funding: Opportunity for concurrent participation in other projects and dedicated individual research funds.
• Mentorship: one-on-one mentorship with member companies and collaborative research opportunities with 20 global scholars through international partnerships.
• Training: Provision of AI education programs.

Important Notices

• Please note that the InnoCORE research group is not designated as an institute eligible for alternative military service (i.e., not a certified host institution for specialized research personnel). Therefore, applicants who have not yet fulfilled their mandatory military service obligation are not eligible to apply.
• However, applicants who are currently serving as specialized research personnel and are eligible for transfer to a new institution may apply, provided that the transfer is approved in accordance with MMA regulations.
• If the applicant is receiving government-funded financial support for salary or stipends (e.g., National Research Foundation Mid-Career Researcher Program, Jang Young-Shil Fellow, or similar programs), duplicate funding is not allowed. Applicants must ensure that there is no overlap in funding sources.
• We accept talent pool registrations on an ongoing basis. If interested, please submit your CV by email (innocore.SSI@gmail.com).

Homepage:  https://ecolabsince2012.wixsite.com/korea-space-solar-in

Recruitment Period

• 1^st period: July 21, 2025(Mon.) – August 3, 2025(Sun.)
• 2^nd period: Rolling applications accepted until September 15, 2025(Mon.)

Application Process

1. Submission of Documents: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit additional documents including CV, Research Proposal, Recommendation Letter via E-mail. (innocore.SSI@gmail.com)
2. Review: The research group will review the submission and contact selected candidates for interviews.
3. Interview: Interviews will be conducted by the respective research group(s).
4. Final Selection: Successful candidates will be notified of their selection status.

Contact Information
AI-SSI Research Director: Choi, Kyoung-Jin (choi@unist.ac.kr)
AI-SSI Committee: Lee, Hyeon Jeong (hyeonjeong.lee@unist.ac.kr)