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Job Description

Recruitment Area

No. of openings

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Senior Researcher

Experimental Nuclear Physics and Theoretical Nuclear Physics

Education and eligibility:

: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (in theoretical or experimental nuclear physics, nuclear astrophysics, or a related field) by September 16, 2025, and must submit proof of the degree before the actual appointment date.

Preferred:

∙    Author of articles related to exotic nuclei

∙    Prior rich experience in leading experiments with RI beams

∙    Prior rich experience with independent theoretical studies on exotic nuclei

∙    Prior experience in data analysis and proposing nuclear physics experiments

Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies

(Daejeon, HQ)

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Detail

Work location

Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies (HQ/Daejeon)

Research Position

(Senior Researcher) Research-oriented personnel with a Ph.D., Initial employment may be renewed only once. The total length of the contract cannot exceed 5 years. However, upon mutual agreement and satisfactory performance, one can apply for Senior Research Fellow position, which is a semi-permanent position at IBS.

 ※ Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

Salary

 In accordance with the institute’s internal regulations (Pay-band system applied).

Employment date

2025.09.16 *Negotiable. However, if the selected candidate is unable to start by November 16, 2025, the appointment may be subject to cancellation.

[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of Corruption and the Establishment of the Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.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.

- A person who meets the eligibility for application as of the deadline for the application form

Category

Date

(Plan)

Detail

Application

July 11 ~ 31, 2025

(How to apply)

－https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do

－Except for the reference letters, application documents should be uploaded by clicking 'Apply' in the announcement.

(Required documents) Curriculum vitae (CV), List of publications, Research plan (1 page), Two reference letters or more*, Application for the IBS

* When the recommender's email address is entered into the system and "Send" is clicked, a recommendation request email will be sent automatically.

Document Screening

August 07 ~ 12, 2025

(Evaluation criteria) Suitability for the position and for the field of work, excellence of the applicant’s research achievements, overall research activities, proposed research plan, etc.

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.

 Interview

August 18~21, 2025

(Evaluation criteria) Expertise in their field, attitude and communication skills, presentation skills, excellence of their research, development potential and prospect, etc.

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

※ There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center

Employment

**September 16, 2025

※   If the selected candidate is unable to start by November 16, 2025, the appointment may be subject to cancellation.

※     Applicants who expect to obtain their doctoral degree after September 16, 2025, are not eligible to apply.

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Documents

To be submitted when applying

(Application method)

·       URL: https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do
▪ (Application documents) CV, list of research achievements, research plan (1 page), at least two letters of recommendation*, consent form for collection and use of personal information, and application confirmation form.
※ Under the blind recruitment policy, personal information that could cause bias will not be provided to the selection committee.
▪ (If applicable) Scanned copy of certificates for persons with disabilities and/or national employment support eligible applicants.
※ These certificates are used solely to verify eligibility and apply preferential treatment according to the recruitment announcement and will be processed under the blind recruitment policy throughout all screening stages.

To be submitted only by successful interview candidates

▪ Certificate of (expected) final academic degree or diploma.
※ In case of submission of an expected graduation certificate, an official graduation certificate must be submitted within one month after appointment.
▪ Official transcripts for all years of study from undergraduate level and above.
▪ Copy of professional certificates (if applicable).
▪ Certificate(s) of employment or work experience (if applicable).
▪ Medical check-up certificate.
▪ Certificate(s) for persons with disabilities and/or national employment support eligible applicants (if applicable).
▪ Resident registration abstract (including military service record), and resident registration certificate.
▪ Certificate of family relations.
▪ Other documents required for appointment (to be separately notified if necessary).

Caegory

Contents

Workplace

Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies (Daejeon, IBS HQ)

Conditions

▪ (Senior Researcher) Appointment is initially for a fixed term and renewable once, with a maximum total term of up to 5 years.
※ Based on mutual agreement and outstanding performance, discussions for a quasi-permanent position may be possible after the 5-year term.
▪ (General) If the research group is terminated, employment will be maintained only until the end of the group’s activities.

Annual Salary

▪ In accordance with internal regulations (Pay-band system applied).

Employment date

▪ Start date: September 16, 2025 (Tuesday).
※ The start date can be negotiated; however, if unable to start by November 16, 2025, the appointment may be canceled.