2023-3rd Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions at the IBS Center for Soft and Living Matter

The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a national research institute established in accordance with Article 14 of the Special Act on Establishment of and Support for International Science and Business Belt. IBS aims to advance the frontiers of knowledge and drive the development of future technologies through world-class basic science research.

Founded on 2014, we offer unique and interdisciplinary experience of a Western scientific culture in Korea. We we will transition to the new vision of the Center whereby the discovery process will be enabled by robotics and guided by artificial intelligence, AI, and the overall effort will focus more on molecular and synthetic aspects, under new name with Center for Algorithmic Synthesis and Evolution (CASE). Our Center combines the fields of chemistry, artificial intelligence, and robotics with recent outcomes published in 6 Nature, 3 Science, 27 Nature-family journals, and showing our leadership in retrosynthesis planning, AI-driven reaction optimization, computer-assisted circular chemistry, and related basic-science aspects. The algorithms and technologies we create are already having transformative impact on chemical technology and chemical discovery at large.

Our vision is to make synthetic and materials chemistry an algorithmic and robotized science and to educate young researchers who carry the vision into their own independent laboratories after they leave this IBS Center. Progress towards achieving this vision has resulted in former research fellows who presently hold assistant professor positions in South Korea, Europe, China, Canada, and the U.S.A.

□ Recruitment Details

Recruitment Details

Work Position	Area No.	Area	Required Qualification	No. of Opening
Senior Researcher	①	(Cho Group) Automation and AI-driven discovery of molecules and materials	- Degree: Doctoral degree (must be obtained by appointment start date) - Major: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Organic chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Machinery, Materials, etc. related research fields - Preference: Research experience in related fields (1st author, Honor and award), Fluent in English	2
	②	(Tlusty Group) Theoretical formalization of fundamental rules of networked chemical and biochemical systems	- Degree: Doctoral degree (must be obtained by appointment start date) - Major: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Organic chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Machinery, Materials, etc. related research fields - Preference: Research experience in related fields (1st author, Honor and award), Fluent in English	2
Researcher	③	(Cho Group) Automation and AI-driven discovery of molecules and materials	- Degree: Master degree (must be obtained by appointment start date) - Major: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Organic chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Machinery, Materials, etc. related research fields - Preference: Research experience in related fields (1st author, Honor and award), Fluent in English	1

[Senior Researcher] will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to five years. Also, they may be promoted to a Senior Research Fellow through a separate evaluation.

[Researcher] will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to five years.
※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Qualifications and Preferences

• [General qualifications]
• • Must be in compliance with the requirements for appointments as specified in Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act and IBS statutes.
• • 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.
• • Those who completed mandatory military service or exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad
  ※ The military service exemption positions(전문연구요원) are not eligible for this announcement.
• [Preferences]
• • 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)
• - 5 additional points for those who submit the certificate of disabilities
• - 5-10 additional points for those who submit the certificate of employment protection for the national war veteran
• • Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians
  ※ Apply the highest additional points across all preferences.

□ Screening

Screening

Category	Schedule (Expected)	Contents / Required Documents
Application Submission	2023.07.21. ~ 2023.08.07. 18:00 KST	(Submission) For full consideration, applicants should email items to ibscslm@ibs.re.kr (E-mail title) Please state the Area Number and your name on the application e-mail title. e.g.) if you are applying for Research Fellow position at Grzybowski Group: [Application for Area ①] NAME (Application) 1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints (Free form, PDF format) 2. Research Plan statement (1 Page, Free form, PDF format) 3. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information, Application for the Institute for Basic Science (attached) 4. Supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for veterans’ benefit(if applicable) ※ Applicants can apply only one area. Multiple applications from single applicant will be rejected. ※ Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents, your application shall not be accepted. Please make sure that you provide all required documents.
Step 1 (Document Screening)	2023.08.08 ~ 2023.08.16	(Review Criteria) Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise, work capability, development potential, etc. (Screening Method) Select three times the number of candidates than open positions for the next screening step. Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80).
Step 2 (Interview screening)	2023.08.17 ~ 2023.08.25	(Review Criteria) Expertise in the recruitment area, presentation skill, attitude, problem solving skills, development potential, fluency in foreign languages(English), etc. (Screening Method) Select the final candidates with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80) within the number of openings ※ There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center
Appointment	2023.10.01	▪ Appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates ※ The appointment offer may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date by January 1st, 2024

※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.

※ The schedule above may be subject to change

□ Other Information

• • 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.
• • Applicants take full responsibility for any consequences resulting from omissions and errors found in submitted documents, not submitting required documents, etc. If any information is proven false, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• • If selected candidates are disqualified through a background check or a recruitment-related physical examination, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• • If selected candidates are found dismissed according to the Article 82 of the Act on the Prevention of Corruption and the Establishment and Management of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the appointment will be withdrawn.
• • Submitted documents may be returned when such requests are made within three months from the announcement of recruitment results according to the Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.
• • No candidates may be hired if all candidates are found unsuitable during the screening stages.
• • If hired, the work level, annual salary, etc. will comply with IBS standards.
• • Expected date of appointment is October 1st, 2023. (※ subject to change)
• • Inquiries: Responsible staff at the IBS Center for Soft and Living Matter
  (Tel.: 052-217-5507; FAX: 052-217-5509; e-mail: ibscslm@ibs.re.kr)