Young Scientist Training Program (YST) 2026
The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) opens multiple positions for the Young Scientist Training program at the postdoctoral fellow level in theoretical physics and related fields. Founded in 1996 under the leadership of Nobel Laureate Prof. C. N. Yang, APCTP is an international research center dedicated to advancing theoretical physics. With 19-member countries, the Center serves as a premier hub for scientific collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region. Our mission is to foster cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary connections across various fields.
For more details, visit: https://www.apctp.org.
JOB DESCRIPTION & ELIGIBILITY
The Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) invites applications for the Young Scientist Training (YST) Fellowship. This position is intended for early-care
• Eligibility: Applicants from all fields of theoretical physics are welcome.
• Environment: The fellowship provides opportunities to interact and collaborate with APCTP in-house researchers, POSTECH faculty, visiting scholars, and participants in APCTP-supported scientific programs.
Requirements for Application
• Applicants must hold an official doctoral degree (PhD, DSc, or equivalent) at least three months prior to the start date.
– The degree certificate must be issued and sealed by the awarding institution.
– Certificates of expected graduation, or supporting letters are not accepted.
For reference, the current YST Fellows and their research areas can be found here: APCTP YSTs.
REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
•Annual gross salary: Starting from KRW 36,000,000
•Research funding:
– KRW 5,000,000 per year for other research activities.
•Housing support: A shared house will be provided for up to one month upon arrival to assist with accommodation while you search for permanent housing.
•One-way airfare to APCTP will be provided
•Contract term: 2+1 years (renewable for a third year depending on research performance and availability of resources for the program)
TIMELINE
| Stage | Timeline (Tentative) |
| Application Deadline | March 2, 2026 (UTC +09:00) |
| Screening of Candidates | March 2026 |
| Interviews | April 2026 |
| Announcement of Results | April 2026 |
| Research Start | July 2026(earlier start may be considered depending on the final selection date) |
APPLICATION
Find an attached file to download the application form.
The following items should be submitted to the email address written below by March 2, 2026 (UTC +09:00):
1. Application Form (in PDF)
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Research accomplishments & Publication list
4. Research Statement
5. Two recommendation letters must be sent directly by your referees to yst@apctp.org by the application deadline.
Application form can be download here.
NOTE: Each document submitted for items 1 to 5 above must be in English, and documents 2 to 4 should be combined in a single PDF file, unsigned and not encrypted. Any late submission would not be accepted.
Contact Infomation
Program Officer (Young Scientist Training Program)
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics
E-mail: yst@apctp.org.
Apply Now! Upload all documents by March 2, 2026 (UTC +09:00) at yst@apctp.org
Kindly copy joey.chu@apru.org when submitting your application.
