Open Positions (February 15, 2026)

Postdoctoral Researcher

Research Areas:

• Design and numerical analysis of air-breathing solid-fuel propulsion systems

• Fuel reaction mechanism modeling

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in commercial CFD software (combustion and reaction mechanism analysis)

• Willingness to learn and conduct experimental research

• Korean citizenship (required due to project specifications)

Application: Submit CV and up to three representative publications

Graduate Students (Ph.D. and M.S.)

Research Areas:

• Liquid spray and combustion in aeroengines

• Air-breathing solid-fuel propulsion systems

Research Approach: Both experimental and numerical analysis available

Skills to be Developed: (Ph.D. applicants should have experience in at least one area)

• Experimental setup design and fabrication with 3D modeling and structural analysis

• Optical diagnostics

• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

• Other related skills

Important Note: M.S. candidates must first pass the KAIST admission process before applying to the lab.

Application: Submit your resume

Contact: hyungsub.sim@kaist.ac.kr