2024 Digital Global Talent Nurturing Project: Recruitment of Overseas Dispatch Personnel (Computational Geophysics Lab (JBCGL))

[Jeonju=GeoVis] The Computational Geophysics Lab (JBCGL) at Jeonbuk National University is recruiting graduate students and graduating undergraduate students to participate in overseas research dispatches as part of the 2024 Digital Global Talent Nurturing Project.

Number of Recruits and Research Areas (Final selection of 2 or 3 individuals)

• Qualcomm Institute, University of California, San Diego, USA: AI-based geophysical data processing technology (1 person)
• University of Calgary, Canada: Geophysical data processing and spatial information interpretation technology (1 person)
• Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Norway: CO2 geological storage and digital twin technology (1 person)

Recruitment Period and Dispatch Period

• Recruitment Period: Rolling recruitment until October 2025 (If there are new applicants, a separate evaluation will be conducted to select the most suitable person for dispatch. Continuous competitive recruitment with new applicants. Final selection of 2 or 3 individuals will be confirmed 5 months before dispatch begins)
• Dispatch Period: March 1, 2026 ~ August 31, 2026 (approximately 6 months, subject to change due to visa preparation, etc.)

Eligibility and Support Details

• Eligibility: Undergraduate/Master's students in related majors (However, students from other majors can also apply. Students on leave of absence, graduates, students on graduation deferment, and students who have completed their coursework are not eligible to apply)
• Support Details:
  • Airfare and visa preparation fee support (within 5 million won)
  • Living expenses (local living expenses): Approximately 2 million won per month, varies by country
  • Personnel expenses: Master's student (2.2 million won per month during dispatch), PhD student (3 million won per month during dispatch)
  • Other research-related expenses (publication fees, conference and training program attendance, etc.)

Dispatch Conditions

• Admission to graduate school as a member of the Computational Geophysics Lab (JBCGL) (Advisor: Professor Ju-Won Oh) before dispatch begins
• Completion of dispatch training program
• Maintenance of graduate student status during dispatch period
• Students who have no issues with visa issuance for each country
• Repayment of research funds if not returning after dispatch begins or if dropping out mid-term
• Publication of 1 SCIE paper within 1 year after dispatch
• Research topic to be determined after selection and tailored to the dispatch institution

How to Apply

Submit [Submission Document 1] to the following email: juwon24@jbnu.ac.kr (Professor Ju-Won Oh)

(Selected as a prospective dispatch personnel through document screening -> interview -> 1-month internship.)

Participating Institutions and Dispatch Programs

• Qualcomm Institute, University of California San Diego (USA)

  • Institution Introduction: The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is a world-renowned public research university located in La Jolla, California, USA, conducting innovative and convergent research. The Qualcomm Institute is a research institution located within UCSD, playing a key role in leading advanced digital technologies such as AI, digital twin, and wireless communication. The Qualcomm Institute, where advanced technology and innovative ideas converge, is a global hub for technological innovation in various fields such as AI-based resource exploration, cyber infrastructure, and smart system design.
  • Official Website: https://qi.ucsd.edu/
  • Institution Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/WT6y1S0r4JU?si=jNfI7uMLPDDk_59D, https://youtu.be/W5jHP0f5OrA?si=_9q...

• University of Calgary (Canada)

  • Institution Introduction: The University of Calgary is a research-intensive public university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with a global reputation in energy and earth sciences. In particular, the CREWES (Consortium for Research in Elastic Wave Exploration Seismology) consortium conducts leading research in seismic exploration and contributes to innovative technology development through industry-academia cooperation. The University of Calgary has established international research networks in various fields such as geophysics, geology, and energy engineering.
  • Official Website: https://ucalgary.ca/
  • Institution Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/y_0_0_0_0_0?si=jNfI7uMLPDDk_59D

• Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (Norway)

  • Institution Introduction: The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) is a globally recognized leading research institution in geotechnical engineering and earth sciences. In particular, it conducts active research in CO2 geological storage (CCS) and digital twin technologies, contributing to the development of sustainable energy solutions. NGI plays an important role in responding to global climate change through innovative research and practical solutions.
  • Official Website: https://www.ngi.no/
  • Institution Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/y_0_0_0_0_0?si=jNfI7uMLPDDk_59D