are seeking outstanding candidates for

Two leaders of Independent Junior Research Groups
in Theoretical Physics.

The rules for MPG Independent Junior Research Groups apply to the selection process. The two groups will be located on the campus of Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). The fields of research envisaged are

· Functionalization (e.g., molecular electronics, quantum optics, mesoscopic systems)
· String theory and its relation to other physics.

The two groups will strengthen the scientific in-house program of the APCTP. The Center has thirteen membership countries and is serving their Physics communities by organizing schools, workshops, training programs etc. Strong links exist to the Physics Department of POSTECH. The group leaders are expected to use also the links to renown research centers in the Asia Pacific region to which the APCTP has close relations. The group leaders will be jointly appointed as Adjunct Professors of the Department of Physics of POSTECH with access to students and other resources.

We offer positions for 5 years on a salary which corresponds to an exceptional Assistant Professor. Funds are available for 1 - 2 postdoctoral fellows, 1 - 2 guests and 1 - 2 PHD students for each group which shall be recruited by the group leaders. We will provide office and adequate funds for computer access and consumables.

Please send your CV, publication list and a short description of your research accomplishments and future plans to Prof. Seunghwan Kim at the address below by October 15, 2008. Two letters of recommendation should be sent separately by the application deadline.

[Deadline] October 15, 2008
[Application] CV, Publication list, Short description of your research accomplishments, Future plan
[Interview & Symposium] around the middle of November

Prof. Seunghwan Kim (Junior Research Groups)
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
Hogil Kim Memorial Bldg. #501, POSTECH
San 31 Hyoja-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang
Gyeongbuk 790-784, KOREA
email: jrg@apctp.org
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
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