Founded in November 2011 by the South Korean government, the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) supports basic research within the entire range of natural sciences including physics, life science, chemistry, mathematics, earth science, and astronomy by providing highly advanced, supportive, self-directed research environments.
IBS invites applications for the position of Associate Director who is a senior-level researcher with high research potential, running own research group in collaboration with the director within the IBS center for Complex Geometry.
1. Introduction of the research center
The IBS Center for Complex Geometry is one of the research centers established by Institute for Basic Science (IBS). The center is directed by HWANG Jun-Muk and located in the main campus of IBS in Daejeon, South Korea. The research at IBS Center for Complex Geometry is centered around the interaction of algebraic geometry, differential geometry and complex analysis of several variables. Through the interchange of ideas from these areas of mathematics, it aims to develop novel methods to attack challenging problems.
2. Job description
The IBS Center for Complex Geometry invites applications for Associate Director position from mathematicians of exceptional research record and leadership in the area of complex algebraic geometry. Associate Director will serve important roles in assisting the founding director to achieve the goal of the research center as well as directing his or her own research group within the center.
3. Requirements
- All candidates must be able to commit themselves completely in the long-term to IBS research activities.
- All candidates must be able to manage their respective research groups.
※ Additional specific requirements set by each research center.
4. Offer
- Internationally competitive salary (negotiable)
- Sizable independent research budget
- Tenured or permanent position until the retirement age of 65
※ Additional specific offers set by each research center.
5. General Selection Procedure
- Recruitment of applicants by public advertisement
- Selection of candidates for in-depth evaluation
- Symposium and in-depth interview by review panel
- Decision by the SEC (Selection & Evaluation Committee) about recommendation
- Negotiation with director (Budget, Salary, etc.)
- Appointment by the president
6. Application Submission
- Please fill out the ‘Application Form’ in English and email it as a single PDF file to adapply@ibs.re.kr
- E-mail title should include ‘Name of Applicant’ and ‘Name of the Research Center’
[ Contact Information ]
- About the Selection Procedure:
- JANG Minkyung, Research Evaluation Team
Division of Research Service
Institute for Basic Science
- 55, Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Korea, 34126
Tel. No.: +82-42-878-8228
Fax No.: +82-42-878-8065
Email: jaming@ibs.re.kr
- About the Research Center:
- KIM Young Eun, Center for Complex Geometry
Institute for Basic Science
- 55, Expo-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Korea, 34126
Tel. No.: +82-42-878-8108
Email: yekim@ibs.re.kr
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Application Form for IBS Associate Directorial Positions
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