Job Opening: Full-time English Copy Editor and Science Writer at Department of Communications, Institute for Basic Science (IBS)

The Institute for Basic Science (IBS), a research institute established in 2011 by the South Korean government, is looking for an experienced English copy editor and science writer. The role will consist of copy-editing internal English materials to a high standard and in a timely manner. Candidates will also be required to write science documents, publications, and other PR materials.

1. Position:

English copy editor (primary task) & science writer (if necessary)

2. Employment Type:

Full-time, one year contract (can be extended for one year based on performance evaluation)

3. Salary:

To be negotiated through an interview

4. Work Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

5. Requirements:

Applicants must

• 1) Have at least a bachelor’s degree or higher from an English-speaking country preferably in English, journalism or science related majors
• 2) Work full time at IBS Headquarters in Daejeon
• 3) Have editing and writing experience
• 4) Meet the criteria of eligibility for obtaining a working visa set forth by the Korean Immigration Authority

6. Job Description

• 1) Proofreading English materials for grammar, spelling, style and overall quality
• 2) Editorial and writing work for publications such as IBS Research Magazine and IBS PR Materials
• 3) Writing articles on major events and activities of the Institute
• 4) Writing English-language scientific press releases, distribution and follow-up on full-length press releases (if necessary)

7. Required Documents

• 1) IBS application form
• 2) Resume (including a cover letter)
• 3) Photocopies of degree(s) / certificate(s)
• 4) Photocopies of official academic transcripts (undergraduate level and above)
• 5) Photocopy of passport (photo page)
• 6) Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (in case you already reside in Korea)
• 7) A letter of recommendation (if possible, one from your former employer)
• 8) Writing Sample

8. Evaluation Procedures

• 1) Application Deadline : March 16, 2017, 18:00
• 2) Document screening
• 3) Interview & Editing/Writing test (only those who pass the document screening will be contacted for an interview and editing/writing test)
• 4) Execution of employment contract (after the authenticity of all the submitted document is checked)

8-1. Employment Schedule

※ The schedule is subject to change.

9. How to Apply

Please e-mail all the required documents listed above to language@ibs.re.kr.

10. Contacts

For inquiries, please contact IBS Department of Communications at language@ibs.re.kr or call at +82-42-878-8133.