Kim is a Lecturer in Data Science and Statistics and the University of Wollongong, and holds honorary positions at UNSW and Neuroscience Research Australia. Kim has a PhD in lifecourse epidemiology and cognitive ageing.

His primary research interests cover aspects of healthy ageing, focusing on i) the social, functional and cognitive impacts of sensory loss in late life, and ii) social determinants of healthy life expectancy. Kim's research is supported by the ARC, NHMRC and Dementia Australia.

Kim has been an active AAG member since 2009. Previous roles with AAG include: ACT division as student representative (2010-2011), ACT general committee member (2012-2015), and national conference committee member (2016). Awarded RM Gibson in 2014. Kim is currently serving a three year term on the AAG Research Trust Grants Committee reviewing RM Gibson grants.