Postdoctoral Researcher - Arctic Gateway-Permafrost Climate System Modeling - KOPRI, South Korea

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Dear colleagues,

The Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI), Republic of Korea, is inviting applications for one Postdoctoral Researcher position as part of its 2026 Second-half Open Recruitment for Post-doctoral Researchers.

Position:
Postdoctoral Researcher

Institution:
Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI), Republic of Korea

Number of Positions:
1

Research Field:
Arctic Gateway-Permafrost Climate System Modeling and Proxy-Model Integration

Academic Fields:
Paleoclimatology, Climate Science, Earth System Science, Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Earth Science, Climate and Environmental Data Science, or related disciplines.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Analyze Arctic climate and environmental changes using PMIP, Earth System Model outputs, CMIP6 simulations, and climate reanalysis datasets.
  • Integrate high-resolution sediment-based paleoclimate and paleoenvironmental reconstructions with climate model outputs.
  • Investigate mechanisms linking oceanic changes through Arctic gateways to environmental changes in Arctic permafrost regions.
  • Assess the impacts of permafrost thaw on Arctic coastal environments and identify the underlying environmental change mechanisms.
  • Participate in national and international collaborative research projects with domestic and overseas research institutions.
  • Publish research findings in SCI(E)-indexed international journals and present results at international scientific conferences.
  • Contribute to project management, reporting, and dissemination of research outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in a relevant field, or the ability to submit a doctoral degree certificate by the scheduled appointment date in November 2026.
  • At least one SCIE-indexed journal paper published or accepted as first author within the past three years as of September 21, 2026.
  • Understanding of paleoclimate modeling, Earth System Modeling, CMIP6, PMIP, climate reanalysis datasets, and interactions among the Arctic Ocean, cryosphere, atmosphere, and permafrost systems.

Required Skills:

  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, or similar programming languages for climate and environmental data analysis.
  • Experience with NetCDF-based climate data processing and spatiotemporal statistical analysis.
  • Experience working in Linux and High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to write scientific manuscripts in English and participate in international collaborative research.

Work Location:
Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI), Incheon, Republic of Korea

Working Conditions:

  • Contract period: Up to a maximum of five years, with annual renewal based on work performance.
  • Salary: In accordance with KOPRI's internal payment standards, with research performance incentives available.
  • Opportunities may be available to visit Antarctic and Arctic research stations and conduct field research.

Application Period:
September 21 - October 6, 2026

Closing Date:
October 6, 2026, 18:00 KST (UTC+9)

Application Method for International Applicants:
International applicants should submit their application documents by email to the KOPRI Recruitment Office at:

man...@inbasket.net

Applicants residing overseas may participate in the interview via video conference.

Full Recruitment Information:
https://kopri.recruiter.co.kr/career/jobs/128410

Please refer to the full recruitment announcement for detailed information regarding application documents, qualifications, working conditions, and recruitment procedures.

Recruitment Inquiries:
man...@inbasket.net

Best regards,

KOPRI Recruitment Office
Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI)
Republic of Korea
E-mail: man...@inbasket.net


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