The Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for research on Arctic gateway–permafrost climate system modeling and proxy–model integration.

Research Area
Arctic Gateway–Permafrost Climate System Modeling and Proxy–Model Integration

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 underlying environmental change mechanisms.
Participate in national and international collaborative research projects.
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.

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

Qualifications

Ph.D. in a relevant field, or expected to obtain a Ph.D. by the scheduled appointment date.
At least one SCIE-indexed journal paper published or accepted as first author within the past three years.
Understanding of paleoclimate modeling and Earth System Modeling.
Familiarity with CMIP6, PMIP, and climate reanalysis datasets.
Understanding of interactions among the Arctic Ocean, cryosphere, atmosphere, and permafrost systems.

Preferred 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.
Ability to prepare scientific manuscripts in English and participate in international collaborative research.

Employment Conditions

Location: Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI), Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Contract period: Renewable annually based on work performance, for up to a maximum of five years.
Salary: In accordance with KOPRI's internal compensation standards, with research performance incentives available.
Benefits include statutory social insurance, severance pay where applicable, and possible access to dormitory accommodation for employees living far from the institute.

Application Period
September 21 – October 6, 2026

Application Deadline
October 6, 2026, 18:00 KST

International applicants may submit their application by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Video interviews may be arranged for applicants residing overseas.

Please refer to the official KOPRI recruitment announcement for full details regarding eligibility, required documents, recruitment procedures, and employment conditions.