2021-3 Recruitment Announcement for Senior Researcher and Postdoctoral Research Associate positions at the Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe

The Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe (CTPU) (http://ctpu.ibs.re.kr) at Institute for Basic Science (http://www.ibs.re.kr), South Korea, invites applications for Senior Researcher and Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Theoretical High Energy Physics, Cosmology, and String Theory, which can start anytime in March - September (later time is negotiable), 2022. The initial appointment will be for 2 years, and can be extended for an additional year subject to the performance review and funding situation*.

The research group at the CTPU involves 6 faculty members (Kiwoon Choi, Jai-chan Hwang, Sanghyeon Chang, Sang Hui Im, Seung-Joo Lee and Pablo Soler), as well as 1 YSF fellow and 14 postdoctoral research fellows**. We also have affiliate faculty members (Myeonghun Park and Chang Sub Shin) who are actively working with our group members. The official language at the center is English.

Research interests of our group cover broad areas of theoretical high energy physics and cosmology, including physics beyond the Standard Model, collider phenomenology, dark matter, early Universe cosmology, large scale structure of the Universe, string compactifications and their phenomenological consequences. We have strong ties to the cosmology group at KASI (http://cosmology.kasi.re.kr). We also have close relations with the experimental centers hosted by IBS: the Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research (http://capp.ibs.re.kr) and the Center for Underground Physics (http://cupweb.ibs.re.kr).

Applications should include CV, publication list, research statement, Consent form(attached) to Provide Personal Information, and at least three letters of recommendation.(to be submitted online by the reference writers at the site)
For full consideration, application materials including the letters should be submitted by December 1, 2021, through Academic Jobs Online.

* A researcher with an exceptionally good performance might get a longer additional term. The term can be extended once

• - Senior Researcher: The additional term cannot exceed 3 years.
• - Postdoctoral Research Associate: The additional term cannot exceed 1 year.

**The official title of IBS postdoctoral research fellow is Senior Researcher.

□ Overview

• 〇 Job Description for Research Position
• - (Senior researcher) Require a Ph.D. degree and a track record of research in their field. Appointed for a term of up to five years and, through an evaluation, may be promoted to senior research fellow during employment.
  ※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
• - (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 Center's closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Qualifications

• [General qualifications]
• • Those who are qualified under Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act and IBS regulations
• • Those who completed mandatory military service or exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad


• [Preferences]
• • Additional points for persons with disabilities under Articles 3 and 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, or persons eligible for employment assistance under Article 29 of the Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons, Etc. of Distinguished Service to the State.
• • Those who are “women in science, engineering and technology” under Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians

□ Screening Process

※ The interview can be conducted as video interview

□ Application Submission and Deadline

• 〇 How to apply : Submit your CV, list of publications, Research statement, At least 3 Recommendation letters and consent form by Academic jobs online(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo)
• 〇 Closing dates : Dec. 01, 2021(Midnight as KST)

□ Notes

• 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 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 anytime in March - September (later time is negotiable), 2022.
• 〇 Workplace: Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe, IBS HQ, Daejeon
• 〇 Inquiries: Lee Soo A at +82-42-878-9404 or recruit1@ibs.re.kr