Opportunities

If you are interested in joining our Hydro AI group, please don't hesitate to contact me with an explanation of your background and your interests.

Undergraduate Open Lab and Internship Programs


Undergraduate Internship Program
SESE at GIST internship program provides hands-on experience in a specific laboratory and is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in graduate school (4 weeks). During the internship in our lab, students will work closely with me and graduate students, gaining firsthand experience with research projects, equipment, and techniques.
You will have the opportunity to participate in satellite data collection and analysis, learning AI/machine learning algorithms, assist with experiments, and contribute to ongoing research initiatives. In addition to gaining valuable research experience, students will also have the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops focused on various aspects of earth sciences and applications of machine learning methods in hydrological research (check our on-going projects here). These sessions will cover topics such as scientific writing and career development, helping students to build the skills they need to succeed in graduate school and beyond.
This internship program is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing advanced degrees in earth sciences and environmental engineering. By participating in the program, students will gain a deeper understanding of the field and develop the skills they need to succeed in graduate school and in their future careers. We encourage all interested students to apply and look forward to welcoming you to our program.
Application for this internship program can be done through this link, and please contact me beforehand if you intend to apply. In case you are not currently enrolled at GIST, please feel free to email me to discuss any potential opportunities that may be available.

Open Lab
The School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering (SESE) at GIST offers several open-lab events every year (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter). Registration for these events can be done through this link.
This event is designed to give undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing masters or PhD programs in earth sciences and environmental engineering a firsthand look at our graduate-level laboratories. During the event, students will have the opportunity to visit several different labs, each of which specializes in a different aspect of earth sciences and environmental engineering.
You will meet with graduate students and faculty members who will provide detailed explanations of the research projects and experiments being conducted in each lab. The "open lab" event is designed to be highly interactive, with students having the opportunity to ask questions, participate in experiments, and gain hands-on experience with some of the equipment and techniques used in graduate-level research. They will also learn about the different opportunities available to graduate students within SESE at GIST, including research assistantships, internships, and other funding opportunities. Whether you are an undergraduate student who is already passionate about earth sciences  and machine learning applications in its fields, our "open lab" event is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and explore your options for advanced study. Please check our SESE website occasionally. If you are an international student, please contact me.

Prospective Masters and PhD students

If you are an undergraduate or master's student interested in gaining expertise in the intersection of remote sensing of the environment, land surface modeling, climate change, and AI/machine learning applications, please contact me via email at hyunglokkim@gist.ac.kr. We can discuss various project options to find one that aligns with your interests. Students with strong quantitative backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please include a CV (if you have one).

Additionally, students from various majors such as computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, and others, are especially encouraged to apply. Such majors will have opportunities to develop skills in:
1) applying parallel computing/GPUs for simulating global-scale Earth system big data,
2) developing algorithms using data obtained from visible/infrared/microwave sensors for estimating water content in vegetation and soils, and
3) developing new optimization methods in machine learning algorithms for forecasting natural disasters such as droughts, floods, dust outbreaks, etc.

MS and PhD candidates will have the opportunity to visit universities and national labs in the United States during summer or winter breaks, attend prestigious international conferences such as AGU and EGU, and participate in satellite data validation campaigns within the United States to foster career development and expand their professional network.

Postdoctoral fellows

We are currently seeking a postdoc to work on machine learning applications in hydrological research. If you are interested in joining our group as a postdoctoral fellow, please email me with an explanation of the aspects of our research that interest you the most and why. Please include a CV.

Undergraduate Open Lab and Internship Programs


Undergraduate Internship Program
SESE at GIST internship program provides hands-on experience in a specific laboratory and is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in graduate school (4 weeks). During the internship in our lab, students will work closely with me and graduate students, gaining firsthand experience with research projects, equipment, and techniques.
You will have the opportunity to participate in satellite data collection and analysis, learning AI/machine learning algorithms, assist with experiments, and contribute to ongoing research initiatives. In addition to gaining valuable research experience, students will also have the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops focused on various aspects of earth sciences and applications of machine learning methods in hydrological research (check our on-going projects here). These sessions will cover topics such as scientific writing and career development, helping students to build the skills they need to succeed in graduate school and beyond.
This internship program is an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing advanced degrees in earth sciences and environmental engineering. By participating in the program, students will gain a deeper understanding of the field and develop the skills they need to succeed in graduate school and in their future careers. We encourage all interested students to apply and look forward to welcoming you to our program.
Application for this internship program can be done through this link, and please contact me beforehand if you intend to apply. In case you are not currently enrolled at GIST, please feel free to email me to discuss any potential opportunities that may be available.

Open Lab
The School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering (SESE) at GIST offers several open-lab events every year (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter). Registration for these events can be done through this link.
This event is designed to give undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing masters or PhD programs in earth sciences and environmental engineering a firsthand look at our graduate-level laboratories. During the event, students will have the opportunity to visit several different labs, each of which specializes in a different aspect of earth sciences and environmental engineering.
You will meet with graduate students and faculty members who will provide detailed explanations of the research projects and experiments being conducted in each lab. The "open lab" event is designed to be highly interactive, with students having the opportunity to ask questions, participate in experiments, and gain hands-on experience with some of the equipment and techniques used in graduate-level research. They will also learn about the different opportunities available to graduate students within SESE at GIST, including research assistantships, internships, and other funding opportunities. Whether you are an undergraduate student who is already passionate about earth sciences  and machine learning applications in its fields, our "open lab" event is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and explore your options for advanced study. Please check our SESE website occasionally. If you are an international student, please contact me.

Prospective Masters and PhD students

If you are an undergraduate or master's student interested in gaining expertise in the intersection of remote sensing of the environment, land surface modeling, climate change, and AI/machine learning applications, please contact me via email at hyunglokkim@gist.ac.kr. We can discuss various project options to find one that aligns with your interests. Students with strong quantitative backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please include a CV (if you have one).

Additionally, students from various majors such as computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, and others, are especially encouraged to apply. Such majors will have opportunities to develop skills in:
1) applying parallel computing/GPUs for simulating global-scale Earth system big data,
2) developing algorithms using data obtained from visible/infrared/microwave sensors for estimating water content in vegetation and soils, and
3) developing new optimization methods in machine learning algorithms for forecasting natural disasters such as droughts, floods, dust outbreaks, etc.

MS and PhD candidates will have the opportunity to visit universities and national labs in the United States during summer or winter breaks, attend prestigious international conferences such as AGU and EGU, and participate in satellite data validation campaigns within the United States to foster career development and expand their professional network.

Postdoctoral fellows

We are currently seeking a postdoc to work on machine learning applications in hydrological research. If you are interested in joining our group as a postdoctoral fellow, please email me with an explanation of the aspects of our research that interest you the most and why. Please include a CV.

Contact me

If you have a keen interest in the intersection of climate change and its impact on hydrological research fields, I encourage you to consider pursuing a Master's, PhD, or postdoctoral position. By delving deeper into this critical area of study, you can play an essential role in addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges and help safeguard our water resources, ecosystems, and communities. Your dedication and expertise can significantly contribute to the development of sustainable solutions and innovative approaches to hydrological research. Embark on this exciting journey and become part of the passionate community of scientists working towards a more resilient and environmentally responsible future.