Currently, there are NO open positions for Postdoctoral Researchers or Graduate students in our lab. However, we actively welcome applications for internship positions. If you are interested in joining our team and becoming part of KU Medicine and Korea University, we encourage you to directly contact Professor Hwang Jong-Ik to inquire about potential opportunities.

I. Research Fields:

1. Molecular signaling pathways of specific GPCRs and chemokine receptor variants, and their functional roles in immune-related diseases and cancer progression.

2. Molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways of interleukins in the pathogenesis of inflammatory and immune-related diseases.

3. Screening of novel drug candidates and specific inhibitors, alongside the evaluation of their therapeutic efficacy in vitro and in vivo.

II. Application

Interested candidates should send a CV/resume to the Professor's email address (hjibio@korea.ac.kr)

and Bcc trungnguyenduc1511@gmail.com to ensure successful delivery.

Please include the following information with your application:

• Cover letter.

• GPA  (3.5 or higher (out of 4.5), or 3.36 or higher (out of 4.3), or 3.14 or higher (out of 4.0), or 85 or higher (out of 100) from latest university.

• Degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses.

• Language skills certification (TOEFL iBT 82 or higher, or Academic IELTS 6.0 or higher, or New TEPS 337 or higher, or TOPIK level 4 or higher to satisfy Admission and Scholarship requirements).

• Letter of recommendation or contact details for 1-2 references.

III. Benefits

• Fully covered tuition fee (supported by Korea University's type C scholarship and Medical Science Research scholarship) 

• Monthly stipend (supported by BK21 Four KUMC and Korea University Hospital)

• Combined Master-Ph.D Course: 1.000.000KRW per month, up to 2.000.000KRW after completing the Coursework 

• Ph.D Course: 1.200.000KRW per month, up to 2.000.000KRW after completing the Coursework