The Korea-U.S. Science Cooperation Center, KUSCO, is seeking a highly motivated doctoral candidate or Ph.D. holder in science, technology, science and technology policy, or related field to support the Korea-U.S. Research Security Forum series.
This project will bring together policy partners, research institutions, and researchers from Korea and the United States to share research security policies, implementation practices, and opportunities for bilateral cooperation. The selected candidate will support the forum series by attending sessions in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and preparing high-quality written reports in Korean and/or English.
Position Type
Project-based / Independent Contractor
Location
DMV area preferred. The selected candidate must be able to attend in-person forums held in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Expected Forum Schedule
All three forums will be held in person in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
-1st Forum: June 26, 2026
-2nd Forum: September 2026, exact date TBD
-3rd Forum: January 2027, exact date TBD
Key Responsibilities
-Attend Korea-U.S. Research Security Forum sessions in person
-Take detailed notes on presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions
-Prepare comprehensive summary reports for each of the forums
-Prepare a final analytical report synthesizing key themes, policy implications, comparative insights, and potential Korea-U.S. cooperation opportunities
-Coordinate with KUSCO staff regarding report structure, deadlines, revisions, and formatting requirements
Qualifications
-Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. program in a STEM field, science and technology policy, or a related field
-Strong interest in research security, R&D policy, Korea-U.S. science and technology cooperation, or research governance
-Excellent analytical writing and summarization skills
-Professional proficiency in Korean and English strongly preferred
-Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to meet project deadlines
-Able to attend in-person forums in Washington, D.C.
Compensation
This is a project-based independent contractor opportunity. Compensation will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the selection process.
Please apply through LinkedIn and upload one combined PDF that includes:
If your writing sample is not included in your uploaded PDF, please provide an accessible link to one writing sample in Korean or English.
For questions about this opportunity, please contact [email protected]
Email Application also considered with the subject line:
Research Security Forum Application – [Your Name]
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by June 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
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