2025-14 Recruitment Announcement for Postdoctoral research associate and Senior researcher

The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a national research institute established under Article 14 of the Special Act on the Creation and Support of the International Science and Business Belt, with the goal of securing creative knowledge and core technologies through world-class basic science research.

The Life Science Research Cluster consists of three research centers in the life sciences field: the Center for Center for Memory and Glioscience, the Center for Genome Engineering, and the Center for Biomolecular and Cellular Structure.

The Center for Memory and Glioscience (CMG), led by Directors C. Justin Lee and Bong-Kiun Kang, comprises 10 research teams and more than 150 researchers, providing a world-class research environment. The center conducts research on brain function related to cognition and sociality and studies the mechanisms of degenerative brain diseases and the development of treatments through brain research spanning molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. The center uses multidisciplinary approaches, including genetics, behavioral genetics, electrophysiology, optogenetics, sonogenetics, bioimaging, neural dynamics through EEG, synthetic biology, and glycobiology.

The Center for Genome Engineering (CGE), led by Director Bon-Kyung Koo, comprises 8 research teams and more than 55 researchers, maintaining a world-class research environment. The center develops and optimizes gene-editing tools to discover novel proteins and conducts research on gene editing in cells and multicellular organisms, as well as in vivo and in vitro genetic engineering using adult stem cell–based organoids and mouse models.

The Center for Biomolecular and Cellular Structure, led by CI Jaesung Woo, consists of the Biomolecular Sociology Group and conducts research on the structural elucidation of cells and biomolecules using cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) and single-particle cryo-EM analysis to investigate protein structures and molecular mechanisms. We invite creative and dynamic individuals to join us in achieving the research goals of the Life Science Research Cluster.

• (CMG: https://www.ibs.re.kr/ccs/)
• (CGE: https://www.ibs.re.kr/cge/)
• (BCS: https://ibs.re.kr/kor/sub02_06_06.do)

□ Recruitment Fields and Positions

General Qualifications and Preferences

□ Qualifications

• - No disqualifications under Article 33 of the National Public Officials Act or IBS regulations
• - Not applicable under Article 82 of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Act
• - No restrictions on overseas travel; male applicants must have completed or be exempt from military service (including eligibility for alternative service positions)
• - Must meet all qualification requirements by the application deadline

□ Preferences

• - Applicants with disabilities (as defined in related legislation) and eligible veterans receive additional points (5 or 10 points depending on category)
• - Female scientists (as defined in related legislation) are encouraged to apply

Recruitment Process

• ㅇ Application Period: 11.14 ~ 12.1
  • - Submit application materials by email (lsi@ibs.re.kr): CV, publication list, consent forms
• ㅇ Document Screening: 12.2 ~ 12.4
  • - Evaluation: relevance to field, excellence of research, capabilities, potential
  • - Selection: Top candidates scoring ≥80 points, up to 7× positions (5× for postdocs) Interview: 12.5 ~ 12.10
  • - Evaluation: expertise, presentation, problem-solving, potential
• ㅇ Appointment: From 12.11
  • - Expected appointment dates:
    • ① 2026.1.1 (negotiable until 2026.4.1)
    • ② 2026.1.16 (negotiable until 2026.4.16)
    • ③ 2026.1.16 (negotiable until 2026.4.16)

□ Required Documents

• ㅇ At Application:
  • - CV, publication list, consent forms (mandatory)
  • - Disability/veteran certificates (optional)
• ㅇ After Interview (Finalists Only):
  • - Degree certificate (or expected graduation letter), transcripts, certificates, medical exam results, etc.

□ Employment Conditions

• ㅇ Workplace: IBS Headquarters, Daejeon
• ㅇ Contract:
  • - Postdoctoral researchers: up to 3 years (initial contract + 1 renewal)
  • - Senior researchers: up to 5 years (initial contract + 1 renewal)
• ㅇ Salary: Based on IBS regulations (Pay-band system)

□ Application Method & Period

• - Email Submission: lsi@ibs.re.kr
• - Email Title: “2025-14 Life Science Research Cluster Application – Category/Position”
• - Application Period: 2025.11.14 ~ 12.1 18:00 (KST)

□ Additional Information

• - Blind recruitment principles applied
• - Errors or omissions in submitted documents are applicant’s responsibility
• - Documents may be returned within 3 months upon request after final results
• - Background checks and medical exams required
• - No hiring if no suitable candidates
• - Inquiries: IBS Life Science Institute HR (Email: lsi@ibs.re.kr)