The Center for Theoretical Physics of the
Universe, Cosmology, Gravity, and Astroparticle Physics Group (CTPU-CGA) at Institute for Basic Science
(http://www.ibs.re.kr/ctpu-cga), South Korea, invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in Theoretical Cosmology, Gravity and
Astro(particle) physics, which can start any time as long as all requirements are met at the point of
starting time. The initial appointment will be for 1
years, and can be extended for an additional year subject to the performance
review and funding situation*. Any field and/or
topic is welcome as long as it is related to cosmology, gravity, and
(astro)particle physics. For example, observational cosmology, dark matter,
neutrino physics, quantum information, and so on are also welcome in addition
to standard theoretical cosmology, gravity, and particle physics.
We recently initiated a new center called CTPU-CGA
in CTPU led by the director, Masahide Yamaguchi, from March 2023. We will
jointly organize the CTPU with another center CTPU-PTC led by the director,
Kiwoon Choi, but the budget, organization, and recruitment are completely
independent. The official language at the center is English. Research interests
of our group cover broad areas of theoretical cosmology, gravity, astroparticle
physics, and related areas.
Applications
should include CV, publication list, research statement, Consent to Collection
and Use of Personal Information / Application for IBS (download on IBS job
Board), and at least three letters of recommendation. For full consideration,
application materials including the letters should be submitted
by June 27th, 2025, through Academic Jobs Online.
AJO Link: (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30111)
* This
recruitment is conducted outside the standard recruitment season and is
primarily intended for candidates who were unable to apply through the regular
track. As a result, the contract period is relatively short—initially one year,
with the possibility of an extension for an additional year in exceptional
cases. Extension beyond one year are not typically anticipated.
Successful candidates are therefore encouraged to actively pursue regular
postdoctoral opportunities, including future openings through our center’s
standard recruitment process, even after joining our center.
oOverview
Affiliation
(workplace)
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Job
Category
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Recruitment
Area
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Required
Qualifications
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No.
of Openings
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CTPU-CGA (Daejeon, HQ)
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Theoreticalcosmology, gravity, astroparticle physics,
and related areas
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Degree: Doctoral degree (Five years have not passed since
they obtained their doctoral degree as of the appointment date (’25.12.16) or
they will obtain a doctoral degree within three months)
- Major:
Physics
- Preferences:
Research experience in theoretical cosmology, gravity,
astroparticle physics, and related areas
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oResearch Position Job Description - (Postdoctoral Research Associate)
Research-oriented personnel with a Ph.D., Initial employment may be renewed
only once. The total length of the contract cannot exceed 2 years.
※ Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment
contract will be terminated accordingly.
oQualifications
[General
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.
- Those who completed mandatory military service or
exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad
※ The military
service exemption positions(전문연구요원) are not eligible for this announcement.
[Preferences]
- 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
※ Apply
the highest additional points across all preferences.
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oScreening Process
Category
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Date
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Detail
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Selection
criteria
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Required
documents
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Step
1
(Document
Screening)
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July
4~ July 8, 2025
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Suitability
for the position and for the field of work, excellence of the applicant’s
research achievements, overall research activities, proposed research plan,
etc.
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Approximately
5 times the number of applicants than the number of vacancies will be
selected for the interview in order of the highest scores with the minimum
average score of 80.
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CV,
publication list, research statement, Consent form & Application for IBS (download
on IBS job Board), at least three letters of recommendation
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Step
2
(Interview
Screening)
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July
14 ~ July 18, 2025
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Expertise
in their field, attitude and communication skills, presentation skills,
excellence of their research, development potential and prospect, etc.
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Final
candidates will be selected in order of the highest scores with the minimum
average score of 80.
※ The procedure
allows for a successful candidate and up to two additional waiting list
candidates per opening in accordance with the scores.
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There
can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center
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※ The schedule may change
according to the situation at IBS
-A preliminary successful candidate may be determined within the range
of two times the number of persons to be hired, and the effect of the
preliminary successful candidate shall be limited to three months from the
earliest of the scheduled appointment date or the final successful candidate's
appointment date.
-During the validity period of the preliminary successful candidate, ① if the reason for the renunciation of
employment or disqualification of the final successful candidate occurs, and ② if recruitment is necessary due to the
withdrawal of the appointed employee, the appointment may be made according to
the preliminary acceptance order.
o Application Submission
and Deadline
How
to apply: Submit the documents through Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30111) -
CV -
publication list -
research statement -
Consent form & Application for IBS (download on IBS job Board) -
at least three letters of recommendation Deadline for application
submission: June 27th, 2025 (23:59) KST
oEmployment date :December 16th, 2025* (Five years
have not passed since they obtained their doctoral degree as of the appointment
date or they will obtain a doctoral degree within three months) * The employment date is negotiable up to March 16th, 2026 * The Ph.D. degree must be conferred no later than March 16, 2026. * Earlier employment may be possible if the applicant meets the required
qualifications. (Applicants who are expected to obtain their degree within
three months from the actual appointment date.)
oNote - 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. 2024) 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.
- CTPU-CGA,
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If
candidates are disqualified due to a background check or a physical examination
result, the job offer will be withdrawn.
- 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.
- No
applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during the
screening process.
- If
hired, the job category/grade and annual salary will be determined in
accordance with IBS rules and regulations.
- Workplace:
CTPU-CGA, IBS HQ, Daejeon
- Inquiries:
Recruiting Manager of CTPU-CGA
(Tel:
+82 42-878-8288, E-mail: ctpucga_recruit@ibs.re.kr)
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