To pursue a program of original research in an area of fusion science or technology relevant to the ITER Project for the Korean post-doctoral researchers.

The ITER Organization offers full-time fellowships in areas of fusion science and technology and encourage applications from a number of high-qualified Korean post-doctors.

Background

In January 2022, an agreement was signed between the ITER Organization (IO) and the Korean Domestic Agency (KODA) to set up a Postdoctoral Research Fellowships program within the ITER project to carry out research activities in fields of mutual interest in view of contributing to nurturing future fusion experts. The principal motivation of the Research Fellowships is the development of excellence in research in fusion science and technology within the ITER framework for the Korean post-doctoral researchers.

The Korea-ITER Postdoctoral Fellowship program allows the best young Korean researchers to participate in one of the great scientific and technical challenges on the 21st century and to work closely with leading experts in fusion science and technology within a unique international framework of the ITER Project.

• Carries out original research under an agreed program in support of the development of fusion energy in many areas of fusion science and technology, including, but not limited to:
• Control Technology
• Plasma facing materials and components
• Burning plasma physics (confinement, stability, plasma-wall interactions, control, energetic
• particle physics)
• Heating and current drive physics and technology
• Fusion plasma diagnostics
• Superconducting magnet technology
• Electrical engineering
• Mechanical engineering/ structural analysis
• Remote handling technology
• Vacuum technology and plasma fuelling technology
• Cryogenics
• As appropriate, establishes collaborations with researchers working in related areas in the ITER Members;
• Publishes the results of research in appropriate conference proceedings and refereed journals;
• May be required to work outside ITER Organization reference working hours, including nights, week-ends and public holidays.
• May be requested to perform other duties in support of the project;
• May be required to work outside the ITER Organization (IO) reference working hours, including nights, week-ends and public holidays.

• Contributes effectively to progress in the area of fusion science or technology defined by the agreed research or engineering program;
• Supports team activities efficiently in the relevant area of the ITER Project;
• Produces accurate and innovative studies within the defined timeline, writing reports and giving presentation on these researches or cases.
• Interacts well and communicates with colleagues at all levels.

• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum 3 years of scientific or engineering research in one of the areas listed in “Key Duties, Scope, and Level of Accountability” items.

• Education:
  • PhD in Science, Technology and/or Engineering with specialization in a subject related to the ITER Project.

• Language requirements:
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Technical competencies and demonstrated experience in:
  • Executing research and technical activities;
  • Demonstrating ‘out of the box’ thinking and ability to adapt easily;
  • Working with other scientists or engineers to identify and evaluate relevant sources of information;
  • Applying quality and safety standards;
  • Producing clear technical documentation and publishing or presenting technical and/or scientific reports on specific topics;
  • Proficient in MS office software;
  • Using computational methods to perform physics or engineering analysis would be an advantage;
  • Using common scientific computing languages (e.g. Fortran, C) would be an advantage.

• IO Core Behavioral Competencies:
  • Collaborate: Ability to facilitate dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders;
  • Communicate Effectively: Ability to adjust communication content and style to deliver messages to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Drive results: Ability to persist in the face of challenges to meet deadlines with high standards;
  • Manage Complexity: Ability to analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to understand/define problems accurately before moving to proposals;
  • Instill trust: Ability to apply high standards of team mindset, trust, excellence, loyalty and integrity.

• Nationality:
  • The applicant must have Korean nationality.
• Necessary qualifications:
  • The applicant must have received their PhD since 1 March 2019, or must receive their PhD prior to the deadline for beginning the Fellowship at the ITER Organization.
• How to Apply:
  • Applicants are requested to apply through the ITER.org website.
  • The e-Recruitment system will require you to:

1) Fill-in an online application file

2) Upload your Curriculum Vitae (including a list of your publications and photocopies of your highest academic qualification) merged in one unique PDF document

3) Upload a letter of motivation (limited to 1 page) merged with three letters of recommendation into one unique PDF document)

Note: For merging documents into a single PDF file, free software is available at angusj.com

Further Information: For questions related to aspects of the Korea-ITER Postdoctoral Fellowships, please contact hyunejune.choe@iter.org.