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GIST InnoCORE Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Recruitment
Greetings, I'm Professor Sung Yang, Director of the Global Research Group for Unmet Infectious Disease Response Technologies (IGNITE) at GIST.
Our team has been selected as part of the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT's national strategic initiative InnoCORE, which supports global talent in AI and science & technology convergence. This program brings together leading mentors from Korea's top universities and world-renowned research institutions.
AI + BioMEMS + Infectious Disease Diagnostics & Therapeutics — The IGNITE (Innovative Global Network for Infectious disease Theranostics & Excellence) Research Group at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is seeking 25 exceptional postdoctoral researchers.
Our Mission
To develop an integrated Sample-to-Treatment platform for infectious diseases by combining ultra-rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), saliva-based molecular diagnostics, and AI-designed protein antibiotics — powered by AI, quantum, and nanotechnology convergence.
Who We're Looking For
Experts in BioMEMS, microfluidics, and lab-on-a-chip system design
Researchers in AI/machine learning-based pathogen classification and antimicrobial resistance prediction
Developers of molecular diagnostics and immunoassays for ultra-sensitive biosensor platforms
Specialists in protein engineering, computational biology, and AI-driven drug design (e.g., AlphaFold3), nanomedicine, and drug delivery
Researchers in multi-omics analysis, immunology, and sepsis pathophysiology
Ph.D. holders in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, materials science, bioengineering, life sciences, medicine, and related fields
World-Class Infrastructure & Global Collaborations
BioMEMS/microfluidic cleanroom, Central Research Facility with Fast-Track access, 24/7 unlimited equipment usage
Research collaborations with Harvard, UCLA, Caltech, MIT, Stanford, ETH Zurich, UC Berkeley, Rockefeller University, Max Planck Institute, Kyoto University & 13 global mentors
Industrial & clinical partners : Samsung, SD Biosensor, Genome & Company, QuantaMatrix, RadianQbio, Asan Medical Center
Domestic academic partners : Seoul National University, POSTECH, Sungkyunkwan University, Chonnam National University, Jeonbuk National University
What We Offer
Annual salary of KRW 90 million (inclusive of four major insurances, institutional contributions, and retirement allowance accrual)
Research budget and postdoc-led creative project funding
Multi-mentor guidance : GIST faculty + partner university faculty (Co-PI) + global mentors from Harvard, UCLA, Caltech, and more
Tailored 3 career tracks (Faculty, Industry, Start-up) with dedicated mentoring
Full relocation package and 5-Stage Settlement Roadmap support
Access to startup facilities of participating faculty's companies (Genome & Company, QuantaMatrix, etc.)
2026 Recruitment Timeline
Open Recruitment (Rolling Basis)
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are welcome to apply at any time.
Start Date : June 1st, 2026 ~
Apply & Learn More
www.innocore-jobfair.com When applying, please select : GIST InnoCORE Global Infectious Disease Response Technologies Research Group (IGNITE)
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Research Plan
At least two Letters of Recommendation
※ CV, research plan, and recommendation letters may be submitted using free-form templates in addition to the provided forms; please submit them our research group (IGNITE) after receiving interview notifications.
※ However, consent to the collection and use of personal information is required for recommendation letters.
Application Guidelines, Template
Contact
IGNITE Research Group Secretariat : ignite@gist.ac.kr
Apply : ignite-recruit@gist.ac.kr
We warmly welcome visionary researchers ready to shape the future of global infectious disease control through AI, BioMEMS, and next-generation diagnostics and therapeutics. Join IGNITE and make a difference.
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