2025-3 Recruitment Announcement for Research Engineering and Research Fellow at the Center for
Relativistic Laser Science
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 Relativistic Laser Science in Gwangju, Korea invites applications for research positions. Center
for Relativistic Laser Science is located at the GIST in Gwangju. The Center is developed world-class, cutting-edge
laser technologies and conducts research on the generation and measurement of relativistic high-order harmonic
attosecond pulses, as well as the development of stable particle (electron and proton) acceleration technologies.
Using these technologies, we aim to experimentally realize strong-field quantum electrodynamics (SF QED) phenomena
that occur in extreme conditions, such as collisions between relativistically accelerated particles and light
particles (photons). We seek experimental control and measurement techniques for these phenomena, and provide
theoretical interpretations in order to gain a fundamental understanding of the physical phenomena occurring in
extreme environments.
□ Recruitment Area and Openings
채용분야 및 인원
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Required Qualifications and preferences
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Required Qualifications
and preferences
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Affiliation
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No. of Openings
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| Research Engineering |
Technical support for the development of research facility infrastructure |
▪ Degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher (must be obtained by expected appointment start date)
▪ Major: science or engineering or related majors |
IBS Center for Relativistic Laser Science
(GIST in Gwangju) |
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| Research Fellow |
Theoretical physics |
▪ Requirement: Ph.D. degree in physics or related majors (optics, plasma physics, laboratory astrophysics,
electrical engineer or equivalent) or who has at least five years of research experience after obtaining a
master's degree
▪ Major : physics or related majors (optics, plasma physics, photon science, laboratory astrophysics,
electrical engineer or equivalent)
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IBS Center for Relativistic Laser Science
(GIST in Gwangju) |
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※ Submission of application to multiple areas is not acceptable.
※ The final number of appointees may change based on the screening results. Please refer to the job description for
more detailed information on the work duties/responsibilities and qualifications.
□ Screening Process
Screening Process
| Category |
Schedule (Expected) |
Detail
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Step 1
(Application Submission) |
Aug.25(Mon.)
~ Sep.11(Thu.) |
∘Application method Submit application documents via E-mail(jyyeo@ibs.re.kr)
∘Required Documents (Research Engineering) CV, Application for the Institute for Basic science, Consent
to
Collection and Use of Personal Information
*(optional) Supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for employment assistance
(if
applicable)
∘Required Documents (Research Fellow) CV, Research Proposal (1-page PDF, in English), At least one
letter of
Recommendation, Personal Information collection and use consent form (attached), Application confirmation form
(attached)
*(optional) Supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for employment assistance
(if
applicable)
**The letter of recommendation must be submitted directly by the recommender; recommendation submitted by
the
applicant will not be accepted.
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Step 2
(Document screening) |
~Sep.16(Tue) |
∘Review Criteria: Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise in research achievement, work
capability,
development potential, etc.
∘Screening Method: Applicants who have met the required qualification
∘Select up to seven times the number of candidates than open positions for the next screening step. Select
applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80).
※ The result will be sent by e-mail.
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Step 3
(Interview screening) |
~Sep.23(Tue) |
∘Review Criteria: Expertise in the recruitment area, presentation skill, attitude, problem solving
skills,
development potential etc.
∘Screening Method: Select the final candidates with the highest average scores (minimum average score:
80)
within the number of openings.
※ Select up to 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 result will be sent by e-mail.
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Appointment
(Research Engineering) |
Nov,1.(Sat) |
∘ The appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates.
※ The appointment offer may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date
by Feb.1, 2026.
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Appointment
(Research Fellow) |
Dec,1.(Mon) |
∘ The appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates.
※ The appointment offer may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date
by March 1, 2026.
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※ The interview can be conducted in video interview according to the research group’s circumstances.
※ The schedule above may be subject to change according to the research center’s circumstances.
※ In case the final successful candidate cannot be appointed due to withdrawal or disqualification, appointments
can
be made in accordance with the ranking of potential successful candidates. However, the effective period of the
potential successful candidate is limited to a maximum of 3 months from the earlier of either the expected
appointment
date or the appointment date of the original successful candidate.
□ Required Documents
Required Documents
| Category |
Detail |
Step 1
(Document screening) |
(Research Engineering)
1. CV
2. Application for the Institute for Basic science (attached)
3. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
4. (optional) Supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for employment
assistance(if
applicable)
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(Research Fellow)
1. CV including a list of publications and preprints (PDF format)
2. Research statement 1 page (PDF format)
3. At least 1 recommendation letter
※ Letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered.
4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
5. Application for the institute for Basic Science (attached)
6. (optional) Supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for veterans’ benefit (if
applicable)
※ The pertaining documents will only be used to confirm the pertaining qualification. Blind hiring process
will be implemented.
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Step 2
(Interview screening) |
※ There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center
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□ Term of employment contract
- 〇 (Research Engineering) Employment is guaranteed until their Center closes after passing a review, which
takes place before the end of the initial employment of 2 years (renewal every 2 years).
- 〇 (Research Fellow) Employment is guaranteed until their Center closes after passing a review, which
takes place before the end of the initial employment of 2 years (renewal every 2 years).
□ 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
□ Application Submission and Period
- 〇 How to apply: E-mail(jyyeo@ibs.re.kr)
- 〇 Open and closing dates: Aug. 25(MON), 2025 ~ Sep. 11(THU), 2025 (Until 18:00 KST)
- 〇 Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents including
recommendation letters by the deadline, your application shall not be accepted.
□ Other Information
- 〇 To secure excellent researchers, a flexible application of the blind hiring policy has been implemented,
broadening the scope of information to be collected (e.g., academic background, schools, duration of degree
completion, reference letters [including referees’ information], and work experience). However, personal information
that can identify the applicant, such as gender and age, is still not collected.
- 〇 CoReLS, 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 fully 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 Workplace: IBS Center for Relativistic Laser Science, GIST, Gwangju
- 〇 Inquiries: jyyeo@ibs.re.kr
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