2024-1 Recruitment Announce for Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at the Center for Underground Physics

1. Postdoctoral research associate positions on COSINE-100 and/or NEON experiments at IBS (Institute for Basic Science)

The center for underground physics (CUP, https://cupweb.ibs.re.kr/html/cup_en/) at IBS in Korea invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to work on operation and physics analysis of ongoing COSINE-100 and NEON experiment as well as preparation for next phase COSINE-200 experiment. The position is full-time for an initial one-year and extendable up to three-year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the past 5 years or within next three months.

The COSINE project (https://cosine.ibs.re.kr) is a dedicated experiment to verify an observation of DAMA/LIBRA’s annual modulation using same NaI(Tl) target crystals. The COSINE-100 experiment started physics run since Sept/2016 with 106 kg low-background NaI(Tl) crystal detectors. The COSINE-100 is moving to new underground laboratory, Yemilab, Jeonseon Korea. A couple of interesting physics results were already produced and further physics analyses are actively ongoing. We will start the COSINE-100 upgrade experiment in 2024.

The NEON experiment (https://neon.ibs.re.kr) has an aim for a first observation of the coherent neutrino nucleus scattering from reactor using NaI(Tl) detectors. The NEON phase1 installed at Hanbit nuclear power plant since Dec/2021 with 16 kg NaI(Tl) crystals. Physics analysis and detector maintenance are actively ongoing.

The successful candidate will mainly work on the installation and operation as well as physics analysis, with mentoring Ph.D students, for the COSINE-100 upgrade and NEON experiment. He/She may also contribute to development of low-background NaI(Tl) crystals as low-background treatment, detector assembly, underground measurement, and analysis for the COSINE-200 experiment. Frequent travelling to and staying at the experimental site will be expected.

2. Postdoctoral research associate positions on Astroparticle physics experiment using low temperature detectors

The Center for Underground Physics at Institute for Basic Science, Daejeon in South Korea has immediate openings for Postdoctoral research associates in underground astroparticle physics. Successful candidates will be involved in low-temperature detector development for experiments on astroparticle physics including searches for neutrinoless double beta decay (AMoRE). Collaborative research on new experiments on low-mass dark matter detection and novel detector technologies will be a part of the activities. Most of the work will be carried in IBS laboratories in Daejeon and Yemilab at Jeounseon.

□ Overview

• ※ Please note that applications can be submitted to ONLY ONE recruitment area.
• ※ No applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during the screening process. Please refer to the job description (attached) for details such as job category, job duties, and preferences, etc.
• ※ The appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates, however the appointment offer may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date by June 1, 2024.
  • 〇 Research Position Job Description
    • - (Postdoctoral Research Associate) Conduct research while at the same time receiving postdoctoral training for a certain period of time to deepen their understanding of a field and develop a distinctive research capability. Available for individuals who are within the first five years after obtaining their Ph.D. or to be obtained within 3 months from the appointment start date. Employment can be renewed only once and the total appointed term is up to 3 years ※ Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Qualifications

• Required qualifications:
• • Must be in compliance with the requirements for appointments as specified in Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act and IBS statutes.


• Preferred qualifications:
• • Individuals with disabilities as defined in Articles 3 and 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, or individuals eligible for employment assistance as defined in Article 29 of the Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons, Etc. of Distinguished Service to the State (additional points will be given during the screening/evaluation process)
• • Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians

□ Screening Process

• *References letters must be sent to cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted.
• ※ recruitment schedule is subject to change

□ Application Submission and Deadline

• 〇 How to apply: Submit the documents below via e-mail at (cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr).
  - CV
  - List of publications
  - One page of research plan
  - Two reference letters or more*
  - Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information / Application for IBS (attached)
  * References letters must be sent to cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted.
• 〇 Deadline for application submission: January 22^nd 2024 (24:00) KST

  ※ E-mail Title : [2024-1 CUP-Job no.- Postdoctoral Research Associate] YYY←Applicant’s name

  e.g., [2024-1 CUP-①-Postdoctoral Research Associate] James
  [2024-1 CUP-②- Postdoctoral Research Associate] Tom

□ Other Information

• 〇 The revised guidelines of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance (revision on 3 Nov. 2022, implementation on 1 Jan. 2023) have allowed a flexible application of the blind hiring policy to secure excellent researchers, thereby broadening the scope of information to be collected (e.g., academic background, schools, period spent on obtaining degrees, reference letters [including referees’ information] and experience). However, personal information that can identify the applicant (e.g., gender and age) is still not collected
• 〇 CUP, IBS is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Any biased information will not be provided to committees at all.
• 〇 Applicants will be responsible for any consequences of making mistakes, missing information or not submitting required documentation in their applications. If any information is found to be incorrect or false, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• 〇 Submitted documents may be returned when a request is made within three months from the announcement of the final result in accordance with Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.
• 〇 If candidates are disqualified due to a background check or a physical examination result, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• 〇 If candidates are found to be former public officials dismissed for corruption as set forth in Article 82 of the Act on the Prevention of Corruption and the Establishment of the Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• 〇 No applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during the screening process.
• 〇 If hired, the job category/grade and annual salary will be determined in accordance with IBS rules and regulations.
• 〇 Successful candidates are expected to start on March 1st, 2024 (subject to change).
  ※ The appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates, however the appointment offer may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date by June 1, 2024.
• 〇 Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of CENS
  (Tel: +82 42-878-8122, E-mail : cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr