2023-5 Recruitment Announcement for Researcher 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 |
Postdoctoral Research Associate |
Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems |
① Degree : Doctoraldegree
(obtained within recent 5 years or to be obtained within 3 months from the appointment start date)
② Major : Physics or related area
③ Preferences : Research experience quantum thermodynamics, steepest entropy ascent, quantum walks, many body localization, thermalization are welcome among others |
Centerfor Theoretical Physicsof Complex Systems (HQ, Daejeon) |
1 |
| Total |
1 |
□ 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Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.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.
- • 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
□ Schedule
Schedule
| Category |
Schedule
(Expected) |
Detail |
| Application period |
Oct. 27, 2023
~ Nov. 13, 2023 |
∘ Submit the required documents via E-mail (phw@ibs.re.kr) |
| Document screening |
~ Nov. 20, 2023 |
∘ 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 position for the next screening step.
Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80). |
| Interview screening |
~ Nov. 27, 2023 |
∘ 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 two 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 |
Dec. 16, 2023 |
∘ Appointment date can be negotiable |
- ※ The interviewcanbeconductedinEnglishandonline videointerview.
- ※ The schedule abovemay besubject tochange.
□ Required Documents
Required Documents
| Category |
Detail |
Step 1
(Document screening) |
1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications(PDF format)
2. Research statement (PDF format)
3. Two recommendation letters (in English)
※ 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 (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.
- ※ Contract renewal after initial contract can be available in accordance with the result of the
performance review.
- ※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated
accordingly.
□ Application Submission and Period
- 〇 How to apply: e-mail at phw@ibs.re.kr
- 〇 E-mail Title: [2023-5 PCS–(name)]
- 〇 Open and closing dates: October 27, 2023 ~ November 13, 2023, until 18:00 KST
- 〇 Please kindly note that if your application musses 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 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 submitted 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 Successful candidates are expected to start on Dec. 16, 2023 (negotiable)
- 〇 Inquiries: phw@ibs.re.kr
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