2019-03 Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions at the Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials

Tenure-track Research Position at the IBS Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials

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 Belts”. IBS aims to discover creative knowledge and secure original technologies through world-class basic science research. The IBS Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials invites creative and dynamic candidates who will help us to achieve our goals.

□ Recruitment Details

※ We seek candidates for a tenure track position that tackles outstanding challenges at the intersection synthetic organic and synthetic macromolecular chemistry. The position will entail the preparation of novel macromolecular materials and related small molecules that are designed to facilitate the realization of new classes of carbon-based materials. As such, the candidate should have deep experience with: (1) a broad range of synthetic methodologies, (2) multi-step organic synthesis; (3) Schlenk and air-free techniques, (3) synthetic polymer chemistry, (4) photochemistry, and (5) relevant contemporary characterization and separation techniques including NMR spectroscopy, FT-IR spectroscopy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, thermal analyses, gel permeation chromatography, mass spectrometry, and medium pressure liquid chromatography. Ideal candidates will (1) be fluent in English, (2) have multiple years of experience working at the postdoctoral level, (3) have experience working in industry, (4) exhibit a strong motivation to work on projects rooted in the synthesis and characterization of new macromolecules and other materials that are related to novel carbons, and (5) be expected to mentor junior team members.

※ Classification of Research Positions (tenure-track and non-tenure-track)

□ Qualifications

• [General Qualifications]
• • Those who are qualified under the “State Public Officials Act”
  (Refer to the disqualifying factors listed in Article 33.)
• • Those who completed mandatory military service or exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad


• [Preferences]
• • Additional points for those who submit supporting documents proving they are persons with disabilities or eligibility for patriot & veteran benefits under relevant laws and decrees
• • Female scientists and engineers
• • Degrees and certificates in relevant areas
• • Fluency in foreign languages

□ Candidate Screening

□ Application Submission and Period

• ○ Application Submission: Fill in the application form and submit via e-mail (inelee@ibs.re.kr)
• ○ Period: September 23 (Mon), 2019 - 23:00 (KST) October 23 (Wed), 2019

□ Additional Information

• ○ Applicants take full responsibility for any consequences resulting from omissions and errors found in submitted documents, not submitting required documents, etc. If any information is proven false, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• ○ If selected candidates are disqualified through a background check or a recruitment-related physical examination, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• ○ No candidates may be hired if all candidates are found unsuitable during the screening stage.
• ○ If hired, the work level, annual salary, etc. will comply with IBS standards.
• ○ Workplace: Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials, Ulsan
• ○ Inquiries: Ms. Inhye Lee at the IBS Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials
    (Tel.: 052-217-5756; fax: 052-217-5759; e-mail: inelee@ibs.re.kr)