Description
Job Description
Korea Institute of Energy Technology(KENTECH) invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions. Successful candidates are expected to establish and lead internationally recognized research programs in the broad fields of energy science and technology while demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in engineering, natural science, computer science, or a related field and be able to teach in English.
Requirements
Opening area and Rank
Graduate Faculty
1. Energy AI
All Areas of Computer Science(AI Applications, AI Systems, Computer Systems, Algorithms)
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
2. Energy AI
AI Foundations
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
3. Energy AI
HCI(Human-AI Interaction, Human-Robot Interaction) and Digital Twin
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
4. Energy Materials and Devices
Photovoltaics and Distributed Energy Systems
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
5. Grid Modernization
Power Electronics, Power IT and Power systems
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
6. Grid Modernization
Semiconductor Engineering(Si, SiC, GaN, etc.)
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
7. Hydrogen Energy
Hydrogen Production Storage, Sector Coupling
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
8. Hydrogen Energy
Autonomous Discovery and Lab Automation
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
9. Environmental and Climate Technology
Carbon Capture and Utilization, Climate Mitigation Technology
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
10. Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Materials and Radiation
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
Undergraduate Faculty
11. Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, and Big Data-related Fields
Additional affiliations with the Graduate School and the KENTECH Research Institute
Rank: Associate professor or Assistant professor
About KENTECH
KENTECH was established in 2021 under the KENTECH Act enacted by the National Assembly of Korea. As Korea’s only university dedicated exclusively to energy science and technology, KENTECH receives strong support from the Korean government, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, Naju City, and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO).
KENTECH aspires to become a global hub for energy innovation by fostering excellence in research, education, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship through international collaboration. To accelerate innovation, KENTECH is developing a 400,000 m industry–academia cluster that will promote close collaboration among universities, research institutes, government laboratories, and industry partners. The University is also leading flagship research initiatives in five strategic research areas while establishing joint research institutes with leading universities and research organizations worldwide. KENTECH offers a highly international research environment where English is the primary language for education and academic activities. Faculty members are provided with competitive research support and are encouraged to pursue ambitious, interdisciplinary research with global impact.
For more information, visit us at https://kentech.ac.kr/
KENTECH is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. International scholars are especially encouraged to apply as KENTECH continues to build a vibrant and globally diverse academic community.
Application Information
To apply, please submit the following application materials, in separate PDF files through the application system from 9:00 on August 3, 2026 to 12:00 on September 18, 2026 (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 (facultyrecruit@kentech.ac.kr).
