Open Positions

1. Postdoc position  (From 2026.03): one open postdoc position is available in the field of atmospheric water harvesting  (appointment start date: mid of Feb. 2026) with polyolefin synthesis. (open postdoctoral position) 

Application information 

(at least three first author papers (SCI), and good impact factor  journal (over  IF 14.5, ex. Chemical engineering journal ) within 5 years.

E-mail: cun120@jbnu.ac.kr or ncw1982@gmail.com

2. Thinking about doing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Polymer & Fiber Engineering?

We encourage creative and enthusiastic students from diverse backgrounds to join our interdisciplinary team.

1 Ph.D. Graduate positions or 1 Integrated Ph.D. program  (only for international Students) (From 2026.03~): one open foreign graduate student position is available in the field of Organic Materials in the Nam Lab. at the Organic Materials & Textile Engineering,  Jeonbuk Nat'l Univ. (JBNU), Jeonbuk, South Korea.  (Full Scholarship)

(at least one first author papers (SCI), and good impact factor  journal (over  IF 10 ex.Gareen Chemistry) within 2 years.

We are looking for ambitious, highly motivated candidates who have the enthusiasm and the ability to work hard both independently and as a team member to tackle challenging problems to achieve common goals. 

• B.S. Degree in a technical field such as Chemistry, Polymer Science, Coatings Science, Material Science, Physics, or Chemical Engineering is required.

• Previous Industrial experience in organic synthesis, polymers, materials or coatings-related product development is preferred but not required.

• Strong chemistry, polymer, and materials knowledge. An understanding of chemical and polymer manufacturing is desirable.

• Excellent experimental skills, with polymer synthesis experience a plus.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

2. 1 PostDoc position (From 2022.03~): One open postdoc position is available in the field of polymer synthesis and oil spill sorbent,  Jeonbuk Nat'l Univ. (JBNU), Jeonbuk, South Korea.

3. Undergraduate students (Research Experience Undergraduate)

Thank you for your inquiry about research opportunities at the Nam Lab. 

Two open undergraduate students (URP) positions are available in the field of Organic Materials in the Nam Lab. at the Organic Materials & Textile Engineering,  Jeonbuk Nat'l Univ., Jeonbuk, South Korea.  please send your CV to cun120@jbnu.ac.kr