Thank you for your interest in the NanoElectroChemistry Laboratory (NECL). If you are considering joining our lab as a Master’s or Ph.D. student, please review the information below.
You can find detailed information about our research topics and publications on our website:
Open Positions (2026) (1) M.S. program: 2 positions
GKS / K-GKS: 2
General (non-GKS): 0
(2) Ph.D. program: 2 positions
GKS / K-GKS : 1
General (non-GKS): 1
(3) Postdoc
1 position (starting in late 2026, PhD ≤ 2 years)
I. Graduate Student Recruitment As of January 2026, our research group is recruiting graduate students as follows. Both Korean and international applicants are eligible to apply. 1. Available Positions (1) Master’s Program
1 position (GKS / K-GKS applicants only)
(2) Doctoral Program
4 positions in total
1 position under the GKS / K-GKS program
3 position under the general (non-GKS) program, of which 2 positions are already confirmed and filled.
※ GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) refers to the Korean Government Scholarship Program for international students. ※ K-GKS is a region-linked variant (e.g., supported by Gyeongsangbuk-do) and operates under conditions nearly identical to those of GKS.
2. GKS Selection Schedule Final selection results will be announced in June 2026.
3. Program Duration and Structure (1) Master’s Program (Total: 3 years)
Korean language training: 1 year (from September 1, 2026)
Degree program: 2 years (expected admission on September 1, 2027)
(2) Doctoral Program (Total: 4 years)
Korean language training: 1 year (from September 1, 2026),
Degree program: 3 years (expected admission on September 1, 2027)
※ Applicants who hold TOPIK level 5 or higher are eligible for early admission starting September 1, 2026, without Korean language training.
4. Scholarship Benefits (GKS or K-GKS) Full financial support by the Korean government, including:
Full tuition coverage
Korean language training fees
Round-trip international airfare
Monthly stipend of 1,300,000 KRW
Additional benefits according to GKS regulations
5. Application Submission
All documents specified in Appendix 1 (Application Guidelines)
Application forms must follow the formats provided in Appendix 2
Deadline and Submission Office
Deadline: March 27, 2026 (Friday)
Submission Office: Graduate School Administrative Office
※ The deadline must be strictly observed. ※ Required Documents [website] ※ Information Webpage for the 2026 K-GKS Program [website]
6. Graduation Requirements (NECL Group Criteria) (1) Master’s Program
At least 2 SCIE-indexed journal publications
Total Impact Factor (IF) ≥ 10
Minimum enrollment of 4 semesters
(2) Doctoral Program
At least 4 SCIE-indexed journal publications
Total Impact Factor (IF) ≥ 20
Minimum enrollment of 6 semesters
7. Additional Application Requirements
If you require any documents or official letters for your GKS or K-GKS application, please feel free to contact me.
When making such a request, kindly include your CV, copies or links to your published or presented papers (mandatory for PhD applicants), and a research proposal that aligns with the research topics of our laboratory, along with any supporting documents that verify the information listed in your CV.
Thank you once again for your interest in our research group.
II. Postdoctoral Researcher Recruitment As of January 2026, our research group is recruiting postdoctoral researchers as outlined below. 1. Available Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher
Number of positions: To be determined
Employment is tentatively expected to begin in the second half of 2026.
2. Eligibility Requirements (1) Applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements
PhD degree obtained within the last three years
Ability to independently design and conduct experiments
Applicants who do not personally conduct experiments will not be considered.
(2) Research performance within the last three years satisfying all of the following:
Total Impact Factor (IF) ≥ 25
At least two first-author or corresponding-author publications, excluding review papers
Ability to supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
※ First author refers to the first-listed author, and corresponding author refers to the designated corresponding author.
3. Application Submission Interested applicants are encouraged to contact me directly.
(1) When applying, please include
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
List of publications (clearly indicating first-author or corresponding-author papers)
Brief statement describing research experience and independent experimental capabilities
(2) Additional Information
Only applicants who satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements will be considered.
Please note that the above recruitment details are subject to change depending on laboratory circumstances.
Thank you for your interest in our research group.