Join us
Who we are looking for
We are recruiting graduate students (M.S., Ph.D., and integrated M.S.–Ph.D.) and undergraduate interns.
We welcome applicants from:
- Pharmacy, medicine, and nursing
- Public health
- Life sciences and bioengineering
- Statistics
- Computer science
Preferred, but not required: coursework or prior experience in clinical sciences, biostatistics, or big-data analytics.
Training roadmap
What a graduate student’s years in the lab typically look like.
Year 1
- Core coursework: pharmacoepidemiology, big-data analysis, pharmacovigilance, and clinical research design
- Critical appraisal of the literature and research topic building
- Participation in national R&D and sponsor-funded projects; hands-on experience with real-world data analysis
Year 2
- Advanced coursework: causal inference and advanced pharmacoepidemiology
- Data analysis and manuscript preparation
- Thesis defense (M.S. students)
Year 3 and beyond
- Independent research: topic selection, protocol development, and publication
- Presentation at international conferences
- Taking a leading role in funded research projects
- Thesis defense (Ph.D. students)
Funding and support
- Stipend, with the level set by year in the program
- Support for attending domestic and international conferences
- Meal allowance for evening work
How to apply
Send a CV, in any format, to jukim928@skku.edu. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an in-person interview.