2023-3 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 Details
| Category |
Job Category |
Recruitment
Area |
Required Qualifications |
Affiliation
(workplace) |
No. of
Openings |
| ① |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems |
-Degree: Doctoral degree
(obtained within recent 5 years or to be obtained within 3
months from the appointment start date)
- Major: Physics
- Preferences: Research experience in
optical and strain induced heat, charge and spin transport in low-dimensional materials including
superconductors, dipolar quantum gases, dilute Bose condensate dynamics, light-matter interaction,
and quantum neural networks for quantum many-body excited states are welcome among others |
Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems
(HQ, Daejeon) |
3 |
| Total |
3 |
□ 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Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.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
□ Screening Process
Screening Process
| Category |
Schedule
(Expected) |
Detail |
Step 1
(Document screening) |
~ July 10, 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 positions for the
next screening step. Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80).
|
Step 2
(Interview screening) |
~ July 17, 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. |
※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.
※ The schedule above may be subject to change.
□ Required Documents
Required Documents
| Category |
Detail |
Step 1
(Document screening) |
1. Curriculumvitae including a list of upublications(PDF format)
2. Researchstatement
(PDF format)
3. Tworecommendation letters
※ letters forwarded by an applicant will not
beconsidered
4. Consentto Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
5.Application
for theinstitute for Basic Science (attached) |
Step 2
(Interview screening) |
※ There can beadditional required documents according to the situation at the group
|
□ Term of employment contract
- 〇 (Postdoctoral research fellow) 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 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: [2023-3 PCS–(name)]
- 〇 Open and closing dates: June 16, 2023 ~ July 3, 2023, until 18:00 KST
□ 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 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 September 1, 2023.
- 〇 Inquiries: phw@ibs.re.kr
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