IBS invites applications for the vacant positions of Associate Directors and Junior Principal Investigators by individuals who have demonstrated an ability to independently produce high impact discoveries in basic immunology and related areas compatible to the interests of the principal investigators at the recruiting IBS research center.

￭ Introduction of the research center

Academy of Immunology and Microbiology (AIM) is one of the first research centers established by Institute for Basic Science (IBS). The center is directed by Prof. Charles D. Surh and located at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). AIM’s goals are to discover novel mechanisms on how commensal microbes and food antigens contribute to the development of host immune system and to the establishment and maintenance of immune homeostasis, to define novel mechanisms on how the immune system develops, establishes and maintains tolerance to self-antigens and harmless antigens, and to develop novel immunotherapy for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases, including autoimmune diseases, allergies and cancer.

- For more information

http://aim.ibs.re.kr/html/aim_en/

https://www.ibs.re.kr/en/research/microbiology/microbiology.jsp

￭ Information of the Associate Director Positions

1. Job description

- Associate Directors will conduct independent research programs that are compatible with the overall goals of the research center, will also collaborate with other investigators, and serve as an acting Director when the Director is not available. The specific research areas expected for the Associate Directors are: (i) The role of innate and/or adaptive immune system in regulation of immune homeostasis to self-antigens and to commensal microbiota and/or dietary components, (ii) The mechanisms involved in inducing development of the intestinal immune system by the commensal microbiota and/or dietary components, (iii) The role of key transcription factors and effector molecules in development, homeostasis, regulation and function of the immune system, especially in the context of immune tolerance to self antigens and intestinal homeostasis, (iv) Molecular cellular mechanisms involved in development, homeostasis, regulation and function of the innate and adaptive immune system, (v) Molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in dysregulation of the immune system that lead to chronic inflammatory diseases, and (vi) Mechanisms involve in interactions between host immune system and pathogenic microbes.

- The successful applicant will have access to all the infrastructure of the Research Center, including the mouse facility that house germ-free, antigen-free and SPF mice and all the other modern facilities, including the flow cytometry, Fluidigm + C1 single cell analysis, Mi-Seq DNA sequencer, and confocal microscopy facilities.

- Applicants should have an outstanding record of scholarly achievement recognized at an international level, an excellent record of securing external funding, and evidence of strong leadership skills.

- The candidates must have demonstrated an ability to manage and inspire a group of staff to perform a relatively large and robust research program in an academic setting and be able to articulate a strong vision to advance the research and outreach programs in the Research Center.

- The successful candidates need to acquire a full professor position at POSTECH in a separate independent process.

2. Requirements for the position (including the specific requirements set by the host institution or the research center)

- All candidates must commit 100% of their employment to IBS.

- All candidates must be able to manage their own research groups and programs.

- All candidates must be able to work closely with the Principal Investigators at the Research Center and to conduct collaborative projects.

- The candidate of Associate Director must be fluent enough with the relevant scientific and policy issues to be a highly credible representative of the Research Center to audiences ranging from the general public to the uppermost levels of scientists and policymakers. The position calls for vision, breadth, and good judgment; proven intellectual leadership skills; a keen sense of public policy, as well as competence in financial and staff management skills.

3. Offer

- The authority to run his/her own research team.

- A sizable independent research budget.

- A tenured position.

- Research budget of ~1.5 – 2.0 M USD per year for all salaries, a low rate of indirect cost, and all expenses for operation, research, and technology development. An additional funding for the facility may be provided when necessary.

- Annual salary in the range of USD 150,000 – 250,000.

- IBS is a government institute and all its employees are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the Korean government.

4. General Selection Procedure (Fixed)

① Recruitment of applicants through public advertisements

② Selection of candidates for an in-depth evaluation

③ A symposium by the candidate with an in-depth interview by the review panel

④ Decision by the SEC (Selection & Evaluation Committee) based on recommendations

⑤ Negotiation with the Research Center Director

⑥ Appointment by the IBS President

5. Application Submission (Fixed)

- Please fill out the ‘Application Form’ in English and email it as a single PDF file to adapply@ibs.re.kr no later than 10^th of June 

- E-mail title should include ‘Name of Applicant’ and ‘Name of the Research Center’

[ Contact Information ]

Seungeun SONG, Research Evaluation Team

Division of Research Service

Institute for Basic Science

70, Yuseong-daero 1689-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea 34047

Tel. No.: +82-42-878-8251

Fax No.: +82-42-878-8065

Email: seungeun@ibs.re.kr

   * For more information, please visit IBS website (www.ibs.re.kr).

6. Download link for ‘Application Form’ (Fixed)

- http://www.ibs.re.kr/eng/sub04_03.do

￭ Information for the Junior Principal Investigator Positions

Job Location: Academy of Immunology and Microbiology (AIM), Institute for Basic Science (IBS) Campus Center, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

A new center of excellence in Immunology, Academy of Immunology and Microbiology (AIM), is seeking outstanding immunologists for a junior principal investigator position. AIM was recently established with generously funding from the Korean government through IBS. The junior principal investigators at AIM will receive ample funding for the next several years from the Korean government to conduct their work. Please see description of AIM at https://www.ibs.re.kr/en/research/microbiology/microbiology.jsp or http://aim.ibs.re.kr/html/aim_en/