2025-1st Recruitment Announcement for Researcher at the KIMM Advanced Robotics Research Center

The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) is a government-funded research institute under the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea. KIMM contributes to national economic growth and industrial advancement through research and development, dissemination of research outcomes, and reliability evaluations in the field of machinery. Beyond supporting Korea’s economic development, KIMM strives to pursue bold and creative research that delivers technologies essential for humanity and the future. The Advanced Robotics Research Center is now seeking creative and ambitious researchers to join us in achieving these goals, and we warmly welcome applications from talented individuals.

1Recruitment Details

Work Position Recruitment Area Required Qualifications and preferences Work Place No. of
Openings
Research
Fellow		 AI Robotics,
AI Humanoids
  • Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree and reside outside of Korea as of the employment start date.
  • Not eligible
  • Those who are expected to obtain a Ph.D. degree after the employment start date
    • Those who are only on a temporary stay abroad
    • Major: Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields
  • Preference: Research experience in Robotics or Artificial Intelligence (AI)
 KIMM
(Daejeon, South Korea)		 6
  • Applicants are eligible to apply if they meet at least one of the required knowledge or skills specified in the job description, unless otherwise stated.

2Job Position Overview

Category Overview
Workplace
  • Advanced Robotics Research Center (KIMM/Daejeon, South Korea)
Employment period
  • From the date of appointment until December 31, 2027.
Salary
  • Minimum KRW 5,000,000/month ~ Maximum KRW 25,000,000/month
  • The salary level of the successful candidate’s previous institution will be guaranteed (including severance pay and employer contributions).
  • If there is no previous institution, salary will be determined in accordance with the institute’s regulations.
Research Living Allowance
  • Research Living Allowance: In addition to the salary, a monthly allowance of KRW 1,000,000 will be provided to support domestic living and settlement.
Other Benefits
  • Visa and entry support
  • Moving expenses support
  • Airfare support
  • Residency support
  • Child education and tuition support
  • Support for various types of insurance, etc.
Expected Appointment Date
  • Nov. 10, 2025~ (Negotiable)
    • The appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates.

3Screening Process

Stage Expected Schedule Procedure
Step 1
(Application Submission)		 Sep. 18, 2025 (Thu) ~ Oct. 2, 2025 (Thu) 11:00 (KST)
  • (Submission) submit application via e-mail to ******@*******.***
  • (Application) CV (free format acceptable), Personal Information collection and use consent form (attached), supporting documents for persons with disability or eligible for veterans’ benefit(if applicable).
Step 2
(Document screening)		 Oct. 15, 2025 (Wed) ~ Oct. 16, 2025 (Thu)
  • (Review Criteria) Relevance to the recruitment field, excellence in research achievements, job competence, and development potential.
  • (Screening Method) Based on the average score from all panel members, applicants within up to five times the number of openings will be shortlisted for the next stage, in the order of the highest average scores (minimum average score: 70). In the event of a tie in average scores, all applicants with the same score will be advanced to the next stage.
    • Only successful candidates will be individually notified of the next stage.
Step 3
(Interview screening)		 Oct. 23, 2025 (Thu) ~ Oct. 30, 2025 (Thu)
  • (Review Criteria) Relevance to the recruitment field, excellence in research achievements, job competence, and development potential.
  • (Screening Method) Based on candidates’ average points drawn from all panel members, candidates who receive the highest average points (minimum average score: 70) are selected as final candidates for appointment. The number of final candidates will not exceed the number of openings.
    • The interview may be conducted as an online interview depending on the applicant’s circumstances.
  • (Selection of reserve candidates) Up to two times the number of openings will be selected as reserve candidates.
Appointment
(Research Fellow)		 Nov. 10, 2025~ (Negotiable)
  • Appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates.
    • If the appointment is delayed beyond the scheduled appointment date, the candidate’s eligibility will be determined based on the scheduled appointment date.

4Required Documents

Stage Documents to submit Notes
Document screening
  • Job Application for the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials
  • CV including list of research accomplishments (publications, patents, and preprints etc.) (PDF format, free format acceptable)
  • Research statement 1 page (PDF format, free format acceptable)
  • Personal Information collection and use consent form (attached)
  • Supporting Documents for Persons with Disabilities or Eligible Veterans
    (if applicable)
  • Certificate of Military Service
    (if applicable, for applicants of Korean nationality)
    • The submitted documents will be used solely for verifying the relevant qualifications, and a blind hiring process will be applied.
 Submit application documents via e-mail
Appointment
  • Photocopy of the graduation certificate of the highest academic degree or diploma
  • Employment certificates from previous companies(if applicable)
  • Other documents required for appointment will be asked
Only the appointment candidates will be asked to submit

5General Qualifications and Preferences

[General Qualifications]
  • Those who are not disqualified under Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act and who have no restrictions on overseas travel.
  • Those who do not fall under Article 82 of the Act on Anti-Corruption and the Establishment and Operation of the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission.
  • Those who have not had their civil rights suspended or revoked by law.
  • Those who have not had their employment canceled due to fraudulent recruitment at any public institution within the past five years.
  • Those who are able to work at the designated workplace (KIMM Headquarters, Daejeon, Republic of Korea).
  • No restrictions on nationality or age.
  • For applicants subject to mandatory military service: those who, as of the application deadline, have completed military service or have been exempted, and who have no record of evading such service.

[Preferences]
  • Eligible veterans and persons with disabilities will be given preference in accordance with relevant laws.

6Application Submission and Period

  • Submission: Job Application, CV, and other required documents via e-mail (******@*******.***)
  • Submission Period: September 18, 2025 (Thu) ~ October 2, 2025 (Thu), 11:00 KST

7Other Information

  • KIMM (Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. No biased information will be provided to the screening committee.
  • A blind hiring process will be implemented to minimize bias by ensuring that all personally identifiable information is removed from applicants’ resumes and applications.
  • To secure outstanding research personnel aligned with the recruitment fields, the blind recruitment system may be flexibly applied in consideration of the unique characteristics of research positions. The scope of information to be collected may be expanded to include academic background, degree-granting institution, period of degree completion, and career history. However, personal information that could identify applicants, such as gender and age, will still be excluded.
  • Applicants are fully responsible for any disadvantages resulting from errors, omissions, or failure to submit required documents. If any submitted information is found to be false, the job offer will be withdrawn.
  • In accordance with Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Fair Recruitment Procedure Act, submitted documents may be returned upon the applicant’s request within three months after the announcement of the final recruitment results.
  • If a candidate is deemed ineligible based on background checks, the job offer will be revoked.
  • If a candidate is found to have been dismissed due to misconduct as stipulated in Article 82 of the Act on the Prevention of Corruption and the Establishment and Management of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the appointment will be revoked.
  • If no candidates are deemed suitable through the screening process, no hiring may take place.
  • Upon hiring, job classification, salary, and other employment conditions will be determined in accordance with KIMM’s rules and regulations.
  • Inquiries: Recruitment Officer, Department of Human Resources Management, KIMM (e-mail: ******@*******.***)
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