2021-02 Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions
at the Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research

The Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research is a Campus Center of the Institute for Basic Science (IBS). IBS is a national search institute established in accordance with Article 14 of the Special Act on Establishment of a Support for International Science and Business Belts. The Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research is located in KAIST Munji Campus, Daejeon and conducts Axion Detection research.

The Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research invites creative and dynamic candidates who will help us to achieve our goals.

□ Recruitment Details

• ※ [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.

□ Qualifications

• [General Qualifications]
• • Those who have received Ph.D. from domestic and foreign universities
• • Those who are qualified under the “State Public Officials Act”
   (Refer to the disqualifying factors listed in Article 33.)
• • Those who completed mandatory military service or exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad
• ※ Those in alternative military services as technical research personnel are not allowed to apply.


• [Preferences]
• • Additional points for those who submit supporting documents proving they are persons with disabilities or eligibility for patriot & veteran benefits under relevant laws and decrees
• • Female scientists and engineers

□ Candidate Screening

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 Application Submission: Please submit the following documents via e-mail (hrcapp@ibs.re.kr)
• - CV (free format)
• - Two Letters of Recommendation (free format)
• - List of Research Achievements (free format; thesis, patent, journal publication, etc.)
• - Research Plan Statement (free format)
• - Consent Form for Collection and Use of Personal Information (designated form attached)
• ※ Remarks: All the required document should be submitted in English; The letter of recommendation should be sent directly by the references.
• 〇 Period: May 17, 2021 (Mon) – June 13, 2021 (Sun), 24:00 (KST) (Strict on punctuality)

□ Additional Information

• 〇 Blind hiring process will be implemented to reduce the risk of bias in the hiring decision and block out any and all identification details from candidate’s resume and applications.
• 〇 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.
• 〇 The submitted documents may be returned when a request of return is made within three months from the announcement of recruitment results under Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.
• 〇 If selected candidates are disqualified through a background check or a recruitment-related physical examination, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• 〇 When selected candidates are public officials dismissed for corruption under 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 candidates may be hired if all candidates are found unsuitable during the screening stage.
• 〇 If hired, the job category (work level), annual salary, etc. will comply with IBS standards.
• 〇 Final candidates will be appointed on September 1, 2021.
  *Appointment schedule may change according to the center’s circumstances
• 〇 Workplace: Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research, KAIST Munji Campus, Daejeon
• 〇 Inquiries: Responsible staff of the Center of Axion and Precision Physics Research
  (E-mail : hrcapp@ibs.re.kr)