Description

Internal Number: 2025-1st

1. Work Position : Research Fellow

2. Recruitment Area : Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

3. Work Place : Advanced Robotics Research Center, Institute of AI Robot in KIMM(Daejeon, South Korea)

4. No. of Openings : 6

5. Work duties : Development of robotic intelligence and systems that enable autonomous execution of diverse high-level complex tasks

6. Duties and responsibilities :

Development of the robitics platform and robotic intelligence
Immersive robot task teaching and planning based on teleoperation, AR, VR and so on
Recognition and decision-making for unstructured objects, tasks, and environments
Autonomous task intelligence based on multimodal information including language and vision
Robotic software frameworks for executing complex and precise tasks
Multimodal human-robot collaboration and communication
Integration and operation of robotic intelligence and robotic platforms

7. Screening Process :

(step 1, application submission) Sep. 18, 2025(Thu) ~ Oct. 2, 2025(Thu) 11:00(KST)
(step 2, Document screening) Oct. 15, 2025(Wed) ~ Oct. 16, 2025(Thu)
(step 3, Interview screening) Oct. 23, 2025(Thu) ~ Oct. 30, 2025(Thu)
(step 4, Appointment) Nov. 10, 2025~ (Negotiable)
12.Employment period : From the date of appointment until December 31, 2027.

8. Salary :

Minimum KRW 5,000,000/month ~ Maximum KRW 25,000,000/month
The salary level of the successful candidate’s previous institution or higher, will be guaranteed (including severance pay and employer contributions, subject to negotiation)
If there is no previous institution, salary will be determined in accordance with the institute’s regulations.
14. 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.

9. 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.

10. Expected Appointment date : Nov. 10, 2025 ~ (negotiable)

11. Application Submission and Period

- Submission : Job application, CV, and other required documents via e-mail([email protected])

- Submission period : September 18, 2025(Thu) ~ October 2, 2025(Thu), 11:00 KST

* You can find document forms and detailed notice in KIMM homepage(URL : https://www.kimm.re.kr)

** URL will be opened September 18, 2025(Thu)

12. Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree and reside outside of Korea as of the employment start date.

13. 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

14. Major: Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields

15. Preference: Research experience in Robotics or Artificial Intelligence (AI)

16. Required Documents

(Document screening) submit application documents via e-mail([email protected])

- 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.

(Appointment) Only the appointment candidates will be asked to submit

- 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

* You can find document forms and detailed notice in KIMM homepage(URL : https://www.kimm.re.kr)

** URL will be opened September 18, 2025(Thu)

Requirements

1. Knowledge required :

Knowledge of recognition and decision-making algorithms based on artificial intelligence and machine learning
Knowledge of robotic hardware including kinematics, dynamics, and control engineering
Knowledge of multimodal information processing technologies such as natural language processing and computer vision

2. Competencies required : Research paper and report writing skills, Communication and presentation skills, Problem solving ability, Fluency in English

3. Attitude required :

Creative and proactive research mindset with objective judgment and logical analytical skills
Eagerness to explore new technical knowledge, positive and proactive work attitude
Strong sense of responsibility to complete assigned tasks thoroughly
Ability to collaborate and harmonize effectively as a team member within the organization
Commitment to integrity, adherence to principles, and fair conduct in work processes
10. Basic skills required : Communication, Mathematics, Problem solving, Interpersonal relationship, Information processing, Understanding of the organization, Work ethics