2024-1 Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions at the Biomedical Mathematics Group

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.

Biomedical Mathematics Group (BIMAG) is a research group in the Center for Mathematical and Computational Sciences at IBS in Daejeon, South Korea. In BIMAG, researchers from various backgrounds, including Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Medicine develop mathematical theories and tools and solve various biological and medical problems. The Chief Investigator is Jae Kyoung Kim, and BIMAG consists of three teams.

• 1. The intracellular dynamics team aims to develop reduction methods for multi-scale systems and apply them to understand molecular dynamics underlying enzyme kinetics, pharmacokinetics, cancer immunotherapy, and circadian rhythms.
• 2. The intercellular dynamics team aims to develop inference methods for dynamic cellular networks and apply them to uncover structures underlying various biological networks.
• 3. The systemic dynamics team aims to develop digital medicine for sleep disorders based on health-wearable devices via mathematical modeling and machine learning.

In BIMAG, researchers can investigate mathematical theories, collaborate with various experimental groups, invite international visitors and organize regular international workshops. Currently, BIMAG researchers collaborate with more than 20 experimental labs.

All positions do not have any teaching duties. BIMAG offers internationally competitive salaries (starting annual salary>KRW 57,000,000) and benefits (incentive and benefit card). Furthermore, IBS has a childcare facility, dormitory, and family housing for researchers. The expected appointment date is December 1, 2024, but it can be adjusted to earlier or later, but no later than March 1, 2025. Successful candidates should have experience in mathematical modeling or data analysis of biological systems.

[Support Systems for International Researchers]
Roughly one-third of all researchers at IBS are from overseas. These international researchers have three support options to adapt to life in Korea.

• 1. IBS supplies a service called the Global Help Desk, which offers personalized help via email and phone.
• 2. IBS has its own support website called “Living in Korea.
• 3. We have several staffs who help with work situations.

For more information on these support options, please see the related page on Living in Korea at https://centers.ibs.re.kr/html/living_en/overview/support.html.

□ Recruitment Area and Openings

Recruitment Area and Openings

Category	Job Category	Recruitment Area	Required Qualifications	Affiliation (workplace)	No. of Openings
①	Senior Researcher	Biomedical Mathematics	▪ Degree: Doctoral degree as of the appointment start date ▪ Major: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacology, or a related field ▪ Preferences: More than 5 years of research experience in the recruitment area after PhD degree	Biomedical Mathematics Group (HQ, Daejeon)	3
②	Postdoctoral Research Associate	Biomedical Mathematics	▪ Degree: Doctoral degree (obtained within recent 5 years or to be obtained within 3 months from the appointment start date) ▪ Major: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacology, or a related field		3
Total					6

※ Submission of application to multiple areas is not acceptable.
※ The final number of appointees may change according to the screening results and please refer to the job description for more detailed information on the work duties/responsibilities and qualifications.

□ 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.
  ※ 전문연구요원 종사를 희망하는 경우에는 지원 의사와 병역 관계를 cover letter 및 이메일 등에 표시하여 제출 필요. 다만 현역입영대상자의 전문연구요원 신규 편입은 불가하며, 보충역 대상자 및 타 기관에서 전직해서 오는 경우에 한하여 지원 가능(반드시 타 기관에서 전직 요건이 충족되는 등 전직 요건이 충족되어야만 함)
• • Must meet the requirements by the end of the application deadline.
• [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)
  - 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

□ Screening Process

Screening Process

Category	Schedule (Expected)	Detail
Step 1 (Document screening)	June 28, 2024	∘ Review items: Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise in research achievement, work capability, development potential, etc. ∘ Eligibility: Applicants who have met the required qualification ∘ Select up to 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).
Step 2 (Interview screening)	July 17, 2024	∘ Review items: Expertise in the recruitment area, presentation skill, attitude, problem solving skills, development potential, fluency in foreign languages (English), etc. ∘ Eligibility: Applicants who pass the document screening ∘ Select the final candidates with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80) within the number of openings. Select up to three times the number of candidates than open positions for the waiting list. ※ When the applicants are not competent enough, the IBS may select the final candidates less than the number of openings.
Appointment	December 1, 2024	∘ If necessary, the appointment date can be adjusted, including early appointment. ※ However, the appointment offer may be withdrawn if the successful candidates cannot make it until March 1, 2025.

※ The interview can be conducted in video interview according to the research group’s circumstances.
※ The schedule above may be subject to change according to the research group’s circumstances.
※ There can be additional required documents for successful candidates.

□ Required Documents

Required Documents

Category	Detail
Step 1 (Document screening)	1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints (PDF format) 2. Research statement 1page (PDF format) 3. At least 1 recommendation letter (3 letters are recommended.) ※ letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered. 4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached) 5. Application for the institute for Basic Science (attached) 6. Supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for veterans’ benefit (if applicable)
Step 2 (Interview screening)	※ There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the group.

□ Term of employment contract

• 〇 (Senior 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 Group’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
• 〇 (Postdoctoral research associate)will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to three years.
  ※ In case of the Group’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 How to apply: e-mail at bimag@ibs.re.kr
  * Recommendations letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered
• 〇 E-mail Title for applicants :
  • ▪ [2024-1 BIMAG Senior-YYY(name)]
  • ▪ [2024-1 BIMAG Postdoctoral-YYY(name)]
• 〇 Required Documents
  • 1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints
    (PDF format)
  • 2. Research statement 1page (PDF format)
  • 3. At least 1 recommendation letter (3 letters are recommended)
    ※ letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered.
  • 4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
  • 5. Application for the institute for Basic Science (attached)
• 〇 Open and closing dates: April 1, 2024 ~ June 15, 2024 until 18:00 KST
• 〇 Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents including recommendation letters by the deadline, your application shall not be accepted.

□ Other Information

• 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. 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.
• 〇 BIMAG, 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 fully 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 If hired, the job category/grade and annual salary will be determined in accordance with IBS rules and regulations.
• 〇 Inquiries: bimag@ibs.re.kr