2024-3 Recruitment Announcement for Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions at the Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies

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 in December 2019, the IBS Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies (CENS) carries out experiments on nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure and nuclear reaction using rare isotope accelerators overseas. CENS also has a theory group to carry out independent research and support its experimental efforts. In the near future, the Center will also conduct research that can best utilize a rare isotope accelerator complex in Korea, named Rare isotope Accelerator complex for ON line experiments (RAON). Furthermore, CENS is working to develop stateof-the-art detectors for research on structures and reactions of exotic nuclei, measurement of nuclear reactions in explosive stellar events, discovery of new rare isotopes, and exotic nuclear physics experiments.

CENS is seeking creative, dynamic candidates to join the Center and lead experiments on exotic nuclei.

□ Overview

※ 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 references, 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※ The appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates, however the appointment offer may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date by January 1, 2025.

○ 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

Detailed description

CENS in IBS launched a project “Studies for the weak interaction: precision frontier of nuclear and particle physics” last year. The study aims to understand physics Beyond the Standard Model (BSM) from weak interaction. The successful candidate will characterize the coaxial HPGe detectors equipped in the institution to prepare a superallowed beta-decay branching ratio measurement at the new facility RAON and/or elsewhere. This position also provides an opportunity to join the experiments related to precision physics and structure of proton-/ neutron-rich nuclei at ISOLDE-CERN in Switzerland, JYFL-ACC in Finland and INFN Legnaro in Italy. Travels to the facilities are foreseen in the near future. Furthermore, participating in other RAON physics programs is expected.

□ Qualifications

• [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

• ● Must meet the requirements by the end of the application deadline

□ Screening Process

• * References letters must be sent to cens_recruit@ibs.re.kr from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted
• * A preliminary successful candidate may be determined within the range of two times the number of persons to be hired, and the effect of the preliminary successful candidate shall be limited to three months from the earliest of the scheduled appointment date or the final successful candidate's appointment date.
• * During the validity period of the preliminary successful candidate, ① if the reason for the renunciation of employment or disqualification of the final successful candidate occurs, and ② if recruitment is necessary due to the withdrawal of the appointed employee, the appointment may be made according to the preliminary acceptance order.
• ※ recruitment schedule is subject to change

□ Application Submission and Deadline

• 〇 Howtoapply: Submitthe documentsbelowvia e-mail at (cens_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 cens_recruit@ibs.re.kr from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted.
• 〇 Deadline for application submission:July 5^th 2024~August 4^th 2024 (24:00)KST

  ※ E-mailTitle:[2024-3CENS-①.-PostdoctoralResearchAssociate]YYY←Applicant’sname
  e.g.,[2024-3CENS-①.-PostdoctoralResearchAssociate]James

□ Notes

• 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. 2024) 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 CENS, 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 Successful candidates are expected to start on October 1^st, 2024 (subject to change).
• 〇 Workplace: Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies, IBS HQ, Daejeon
• 〇 Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of CENS
  (Tel: +82 42-878-8122, E-mail : cens_recruit@ibs.re.kr)