Institute for Basic Science Makes Second Announcement to Recruit New President

- The IBS Presidential Search/Nomination Committee (PSC) makes a second announcement to recruit a new president. The successful candidate will serve a five-year term as the second IBS president. The application period will be from Monday, July 21 until Wednesday, August 20.  

The PSC has received several applications in the first round and conducted an application review to select three final candidates. Since it has not been able to select many candidates to interview, the PSC has decided to re-open the application period in order to invite more candidates to apply.

IBS is a government-funded research institute that has been developed with the sole purpose of driving forward the development of basic science. IBS is committed to identifying, developing and advancing discoveries in basic science and groundbreaking technology through world-class basic science research. IBS is seeking candidates who have strong leadership skills and a compelling vision to lead the institute into the future as a globally-recognized frontrunner in basic science.

Applicants should prepare all required documents including an application form (or letter of recommendation from an organization or institution), introductory letter, duty execution plan, etc.

All application materials should be submitted by 18:00 (KST), Wednesday, August 20, 2014 either in person at IBS, via mail or online. For more detailed information on the new IBS president invitation, please visit http://www.ibs.re.kr/president/ or call the Planning & Budgeting Team at IBS +82-42-878-8159.