DEPARTMENT HEAD SEARCH
Division of Ocean SystemsEngineering
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Head of Division of Ocean Systems Engineering at KAIST. The DivisionHead is responsible for administrating the academic programs and the effectiveness of the teaching, research, and service efforts of the department, as well as for expanding the funded research, grant, and scholarship initiatives. Fluency in the Korean language is expected to ensure smooth and effective communication with faculty members and administrative staff.

KAIST was established by the government in 1971 as the nation’s first graduate school specializing in education and research for science and engineering. It has catalyzed Korea’s rapid rise from a producer of light industry goods to a world leader in advanced technologies. 2012 QS World University Rankings ranked KAIST as the 63rd overall, and the 24th in Engineering &Technology. KAIST was recognized as the number one University in Korea by JoongAng Ill Bo Review. KAIST is located atDaedeok Research Complex in the city of Daejeon, 150 kilometers south of Seoul, thecapitalof Korea. Thecomplex is the nation’s R&D huband the home of over 50 public and private research institutes, universities, and high-tech and venture companies. KAIST hastotal 10,000 students, including 500 internationalstudents, and 1,080 faculty and staff.

Division of Ocean Systems Engineering has been playing a leadingrole in high-level education and research in the ocean-related areas of Korea. The department has 17 faculty members including 9 tenure-track professors and 8 adjunct professors.The graduate students, now more than 100, are studying to be leaders in industries, research institutions, universities, and government. The division will continue to make strenuous efforts to pursue excellence and distinction in educatingworld-class ocean systems engineers. Graduate programs for M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered with specialization in offshore plant engineering, ocean environment, renewable energy, underwater technology, ocean system modeling, ocean systems management, port engineering, and coastal engineering.

Applications and nominations should be received prior to April 15, 2014, including

* Cover Letter
* Curriculum Vitae with description of language skills including Korean

* Vision or administration plan as the division head

Professor Hyung Jin Sung

Chair, Search Committee for the OSE Division Head

Building N27 (Eureka), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-701, Republic of Korea

Phone: +82-42-350-3027, e-mail:

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  • 지원자격: 박사학위 소지자
  • 지원서류: 지원의사 표명편지(Ccover lLetter), 이력서(Curriculum Vitae)및 학과장소견서
  • 지원서류마감: 2014년4월15일
    (지원서 제출 이전이라도 간단한 의사표시나 개별적인 접촉 및 문의사항이 있으면 자유롭게 이메일 혹은 전화로 연락 주시기 바랍니다.)

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