The KAPSARC work environment is flexible and focused on inquiry. It is an ideal place for researchers and analysts who wish to engage in objective research and see their insights and ideas manifest in policy recommendations and technology innovations. We endeavor to operate in a way that is appealing to talented researchers at all levels of experience and strive to foster an environment that is characterized by the following qualities:
Excellence. We demand and reward research excellence, thus contributing to the reputation of both the Center and our individual researchers.
Openness. To achieve the best possible outcomes, we not only tolerate but actively encourage all points of view with regard to research methodologies, findings and recommendations. We also foster innovative ideas and celebrate our failures and successes in an open atmosphere in order to push the frontier of knowledge.
Diversity. We provide a welcoming environment for a diverse research team of world-class specialists. Diversity is one of our stated core values and a success factor in everything we do. Valuing our differences nourishes our creativity and innovation, and it maximizes our potential.
Intellectual Development. Developing KAPSARC researchers by expanding the depth and the breadth of their skills and knowledge is another core feature of the KAPSARC culture, evidenced throughout the Center’s development programs.
Engagement. We strongly encourage our researchers to collaborate with relevant experts across disciplines and around the world.
Influence. We encourage our researchers to engage in research that supports national, regional and global dialogue on energy and environmental issues. We see our people as the global thought leaders on technical and policy-related topics.
Advanced Facilities. We provide state-of-the-art working facilities with the latest technologies along with world-class living accommodations.