2022-4 Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions at the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems
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 Belts. IBS aims to discover creative knowledge and secure original technologies through world-class basic science research.
The Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems aims to take up the grand challenge and to create a world-class laboratory for the nonlinear classical and quantum dynamics of nano-structured systems, and to conduct cutting edge research on phenomena at the interfaces of applied and computational theoretical condensed matter physics and optics. Our center invites a creative and dynamic talent who will help us to achieve our goals.
□ Recruitment Area and Openings
Recruitment Area and Openings
| Category |
Job Category |
Recruitment Area |
Required Qualifications |
Affiliation(workplace) |
No. of Openings |
| ① |
Senior Researcher |
Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems |
① Degree: Doctoral degree
②Major: Physics
③ Preferences: Research
experience in dynamics of weakly nonintegrable systems, quantum-classical correspondence and semiclassical methods, quantum chaos, light-matter interaction are welcome among others. |
Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems
(Daejeon, HQ) |
2 |
| ② |
Postdoctoral Researcher |
Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems |
① Degree: Doctoral degree
(obtained within recent 5 years or to be obtained within 3 months from the appointment start date)
② Major: Physics
③ Preferences: Research
experience in thermalization of many-body systems, unitary map dynamics, nonlinear dynamics, integrable and nonintegrable dynamics, quantum many-body interactions are welcome among others. |
2 |
| 계 |
4 |
〇 Research Position Job Description
- - (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.
※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
- - (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. Appointed for a term of up to three years.
※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
□ Qualifications and Preferences
- [Required 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.
- • Must have no restrictions traveling overseas. Male applicants must have completed or be exempted from compulsory military service.
- [Preferred qualifications]
- • 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)
- • Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians
□ Screening procedure
Screening
| Category |
Schedule (Expected) |
Detail |
Selection criteria |
Required documents |
Step 1
(Document screening) |
July 11th ~ July 14th, 2022 |
Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise, work capability, development potential, etc. |
Select five times the number of candidates than open positions for the next screening step.
Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80). |
1. CV,
2. List of publications
3. Research Plan
4. Consent to Provide Personal Information(attached)
5. two recommendation letters |
Step 2
(Interview screening) |
July 18th ~ July 21th, 2022 |
Expertise in the recruitment area, presentation skill, attitude, problem solving skills, development potential, fluency in foreign languages (English), etc. |
Number of vacancies will be selected for the interview in order of the highest scores with the minimum average score of 80. The procedure allows for a successful candidate and up to two additional waiting list candidates per opening in accordance with the scores |
※There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center |
※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.
□ Application Submission and Period
- 〇 How to apply: Submit your CV, list of publications, research plan, consent form, and 2 recommendation letters via e-mail at recruit1@ibs.re.kr
*E-mail Title: [2022-4 Applying for Research Associate positions at the IBS Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems – (category) – (name)]
- 〇 Open and closing dates: June 21, 2022 ~ July 6, 2022 (Until 18:00 KST)
□ Other 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 PCS, 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 No applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during the screening process.
- 〇 If hired, the job category/grade and annual salary will be determined in accordance with IBS rules and
regulations.
- 〇 Successful candidates are expected to start on
- - Senior Researcher: August 1, 2022
- - Postdoctoral Research Associate: September 1, 2022
- 〇 Workplace: Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems (IBS HQ campus, Daejeon)
- 〇 Inquiries: recruit1@ibs.re.kr
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