Bell Labs Seoul is currently recruiting research scientists having a fundamental science background and who are motivated to explore  multimedia and semantic technologies applied to man-to-machine environments.  Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree or be a Ph.D. candidate in a degree granting institution.

Successful applicants generally have the following backgrounds and experiences: Ph.D. in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Probability,  Computer Science, Operations Research, Electrical Engineering or closely related fields;  record of academic excellence and research experience with original contribution;  effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

To apply, candidates should send their cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation to Dr. Randy C. Giles (e-mail: ran.giles@alcatel-lucent.com).

Bell Labs Seoul is the newest facility, among 8 different Bell Labs locations in the world, launched in December 2009. Bell Labs, the R&D division of Alcatel-Lucent is the leading source of new communications technologies and services. It has generated more than 30,000 patents since 1925 and has played a pivotal role in inventing or perfecting key communications technologies, including transistors, digital networking and signal processing, lasers and fiber-optic communications systems, communications satellites, and cellular telephony. Bell Labs scientists have received 13 Nobel Prizes in Physics, nine U.S. National Medals of Science and eight U.S. National Medals of Technology. The broad range of disciplines at Bell Labs enables our researchers to solve complex problems, and along with Bell Labs global presence, gives us the ability to approach these problems from a variety of angles and with a wealth of experience. For more information about Bell Labs, visit its Web site at http://www.bell-labs.com/