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An official timeline and guide for InnoCORE (Image: 2026 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair) An official timeline and guide for InnoCORE (Image: 2026 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair) <\/p>\n
Connecting top science and technology talent with Korea\u2019s premier research hubs \u2014 KAIST, GIST, DGIST, UNIST<\/p>\n
As a global leader in science and technology, Korea invites outstanding postdoctoral researchers (Post-docs) to co-design the future of strategic technologies at the forefront of S&T<\/p>\n
LONDON & MUNICH & ZURICH, May 18, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–The Korean Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)<\/a> will host the 2026 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair<\/a> in June with upcoming programs in London, Munich, and Zurich. This follows the successful launch of the initiative in New York, Boston, and Silicon Valley in May 2026.<\/p>\n Organized by the MSIT together with KAIST, GIST, DGIST, and UNIST, the job fair will connect outstanding global postdoctoral researchers with leading Korean industries and research institutions.<\/p>\n The InnoCORE Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, launched in 2025, is a government-backed initiative to recruit outstanding early-career researchers from around the world in AI-convergent science and technology (AI+S&T). Following a strong reception in 2025\u2014with over 100 postdoctoral researchers interviewed across three U.S. cities\u2014the program is being significantly expanded in 2026, scaling up from an initial cohort of 400 to approximately 1,000 postdoctoral researchers. This year\u2019s job fair series aims to further strengthen Korea\u2019s global talent pipeline and deepen partnerships with leading academic and research institutions worldwide.<\/p>\n Building on 2025: Key Milestones<\/p>\n Since its launch in June 2025, the InnoCORE program has made significant strides in establishing Korea as a competitive destination for global research talent. Through overseas job fairs and recruitment campaigns led by the four institutes, 400 postdoctoral researchers were selected in the program\u2019s inaugural year. Each fellow receives an annual base salary of KRW 90 million (approx. USD 62,000) plus KRW 60 million in dedicated research funding – roughly double the average compensation for postdoctoral researchers in Korea\u2014reflecting the government\u2019s commitment to attracting top-tier talent.<\/p>\n Looking ahead, the Korean government is significantly expanding the InnoCORE program in 2026. The scope of recruitment has broadened from AI and AI-convergent fields to all National Strategic Technology domains\u2014including semiconductors & displays, next-generation batteries, advanced mobility, nuclear energy, advanced bio, space & aerospace, hydrogen, cybersecurity, AI, next-generation communications, advanced robotics & manufacturing, and quantum technology. The program is also being extended beyond the four institutes to include government-funded research institutions (GRIs) and universities.<\/p>\n 2026 InnoCORE Global Job Fairs<\/p>\n The 2026 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair will continue in June in London, Munich, and Zurich. Each event will feature InnoCORE program briefings, research cluster presentations, and on-site interviews directly with Korean research group leaders.<\/p>\n London<\/p>\n Munich<\/p>\n Zurich<\/p>\n Tuesday, June 2<\/p>\n 1:00PM \u2013 5:00PM<\/p>\n Friday, June 5<\/p>\n 11:00AM \u2013 5:00PM<\/p>\n Monday, June 8<\/p>\n 11:00AM \u2013 5:00PM<\/p>\n BMA House<\/p>\n London, UK<\/p>\n Design Offices<\/p>\n M\u00fcnchen Macherei<\/p>\n Munich, Germany<\/p>\n Technopark<\/p>\n Z\u00fcrich, Switzerland<\/p>\n Program Details<\/p>\n Backed by a five-year government investment of approximately USD 465 million, the InnoCORE fellowship offers an annual base salary of USD 62,000, with additional compensation available through research and industry partnerships. Fellows receive full access to Korea\u2019s cutting-edge research infrastructure\u2014including supercomputing systems, semiconductor cleanrooms, and biomedical research facilities\u2014and benefit from a multi-mentor system connecting them with leading experts from both academia and industry, domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n Research & Recruitment Areas<\/p>\n InnoCORE will recruit 25 postdoctoral researchers per research group across 16 interdisciplinary research clusters (400 total), spanning four of Korea\u2019s premier science and technology institutes.<\/p>\n Institute<\/p>\n Research Group<\/p>\n Group Leader<\/p>\n Recruits<\/p>\n KAIST<\/p>\n Photonic artificial Intelligence COmputing REsearch Center<\/p>\n Kyoungsik Yu<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Regenerative Medical Research Institute (reMRI) for Aging-related Diseases<\/p>\n Jin Woo Kim<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n T-RAX: Transformative Railway with AX<\/p>\n Hoon Sohn<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5D AI-RI: 5D AI Robotics Initiative<\/p>\n Hyun Myung<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Artificial Cell Initiative<\/p>\n Yeongjae Choi<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n POwer-autonomous Subsea Engineering for Intelligent Data-center Operating Networks<\/p>\n Daegyoum Kim<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sustainable Materials Institute for Post-AI Era<\/p>\n Sang Ouk Kim<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n AI Meta-Scientist<\/p>\n Tae-Kyun Kim<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n GIST<\/p>\n POLAR-AI (Physical-AI Operated Locomotion and Autonomous Robotics in Extreme Environments)<\/p>\n Hyosung Ahn<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Innovative Global Network for Infectious disease Theranostics & Excellence (IGNITE@GIST InnoCORE)<\/p>\n Sung Yang<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n DGIST<\/p>\n Center for Energy Materials through AI Transformation(AX) (E-MatAX)<\/p>\n Sumi Hur<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Multiscale Brain Digital Twin Convergence Research Group<\/p>\n Sohee Kim<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n UNIST<\/p>\n InnoCORE Research Center for Semiconductor PAckaging Co-Physics DEsign Framework(SPACE-F)<\/p>\n Taesung Kim<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Bio-Max(Manufacturing AI Transition)<\/p>\n Yong Hwan Kim<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Intelligent Defense Systems Research Group<\/p>\n Gangil Byun<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Safe AI Research Center<\/p>\n Seungjoon Yang<\/p>\n 25<\/p>\n Total Recruitment<\/p>\n 400<\/p>\n How to Apply<\/p>\n Applicants must hold a PhD in a STEM-related field or must have successfully obtained their PhD by the confirmed appointment date. Further information on eligibility, research groups, and the application process is available at the official InnoCORE website: www.innocore-jobfair.com<\/a><\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260518933593\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Contacts<\/p>\n