Korea University, College of Science / Department of Physics / Quantum Real-Time Dynamics Group
Program ID:
Korea University-College of Science / Department of Physics / Quantum Real-Time Dynamics Group-PHD [#32114]
Program Title:
PhD in Theoretical and Computational Physics
Program Type:
Student programs
Program Location:
Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi 02841, Korea, The Republic of
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2026/09/10 23:59:59 (posted 2026/05/27, listed until 2026/09/10)
Program Description:
Program Description
The Quantum Real-Time Dynamics Group at the Physics Department of Korea Universityinvites applications for a fully funded three-year PhD position in theoretical and computational physics.
Starting date of the position is March 1st 2027.
The successful candidate will join the project "From turbulent flows to quantum fields and gravity:
energy-momentum transport via symmetry-preserving dynamical coordinate maps"
funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea.
The PhD project encompasses both the theoretical treatment and computational studies of
classical non-linear transport phenomena (computational fluid dynamics) with a focus
on symmetries and conservation laws. The project team consists of three PhD students working
complementarily on quantum real-time simulations, as well as on gravity and numerical relativity.
We seek outstanding candidates with a strong background in theoretical physics,
in particular classical and/or quantum field theory. Familiarity with action-based approaches
to dynamical systems is desirable. Prior experience in computational physics or lattice field theory
is advantageous but not strictly required.
The Physics Department at Korea University offers a vibrant research environment and is located
in the capital city of South Korea, Seoul, home to several excellent universities and research institutes.
The position includes a competitive monthly salary of approximately 3 million KRW, with the possibility
of additional income through teaching assistantships (typically around 0.6 million KRW per month).
As a private university, Korea University charges graduate tuition fees, which are currently approximately
0.65 million KRW per month.
On-campus housing for international students is available
and a wide range of private accommodation options can also be found near campus.
Applications must be submitted through the official Korea University Graduate School admissions portal
(https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/admission/guide.html). Applicants are advised to carefully review the
instructions provided on the admissions website before submitting their materials.
To assess the qualification of the candidate for this position, a reference letter by the master thesis supervisor,
using their institutional email address, must be submitted to grad_recommendations@korea.ac.kr
Candidates should also note the formal English language requirements and prepare accordingly.
Note that a processing fee of 127 thousand KRW will be charged and that application documents
must be received by Korea University Graduate School admissions by physical mail before the deadline.
Documents not issued in English or Korean must by notarially certified (apostille).
Expected Submission Period: September 1-10, 2026
(subject to official confirmation by KU Graduate School in August 2026). We are not accepting applications
for this position through AcademicJobsOnline.Org. Please apply via the Korea University Graduate School
admissions webpage: https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/admission/guide.html ;
(Note that the admission interface is currently only available for Windows based computers.)
Inquiries regarding the position may be addressed to:
Alexander Rothkopf
Quantum Real-Time Dynamics Group
Department of Physics, Korea University
Email: akrothkopf@korea.ac.kr
We are not accepting applications for this program through AcademicProgramsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://graduate2.korea.ac.kr/admission/guide.html
.- Contact: Alexander Rothkopf
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- 145 Anam-ro Seongbuk-gu 02841 Seoul, South Korea
- Web Page: https://physics.korea.edu/phys_en/index.do