2025-3 Recruitment Announcement for a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Biomedical Mathematics Group

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.

Biomedical Mathematics Group (BIMAG) is a research group in the Center for Mathematical and Computational Sciences at IBS in Daejeon, South Korea. In BIMAG, researchers from various backgrounds, including Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Medicine develop mathematical theories and tools and solve various biological and medical problems. The Chief Investigator is Jae Kyoung Kim, and BIMAG consists of three teams.

1. The intracellular dynamics team aims to develop reduction methods for multi-scale systems and apply them to understand molecular dynamics underlying enzyme kinetics, pharmacokinetics, cancer immunotherapy, and circadian rhythms.

2. The intercellular dynamics team aims to develop inference methods for dynamic cellular networks and apply them to uncover structures underlying various biological networks.

3. The systemic dynamics team aims to develop digital medicine for sleep disorders based on health-wearable devices via mathematical modeling and machine learning.

In BIMAG, researchers can investigate mathematical theories, collaborate with various experimental groups, invite international visitors and organize regular international workshops. Currently, BIMAG researchers collaborate with more than 20 experimental labs.

The Biomedical Mathematics Group is scheduled to close on December 31, 2026. Accordingly, the employment contract for this position will also end on the same date as the Group’s closure.

This position does not have any teaching duties. BIMAG offers internationally competitive salaries (starting annual salary>KRW 57,000,000) and benefits (incentive and benefit card). Furthermore, IBS has a childcare facility, dormitory, and family housing for researchers. The expected appointment date is March 1, 2026. An earlier appointment may be arranged, but the appointment will be canceled if after this date. Successful candidate should have experience in mathematical modeling or data analysis of biological systems.

[Support Systems for International Researchers]

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• 1. IBS supplies a service called the Global Help Desk, which offers personalized help via email and phone.
• 2. IBS has its own support website called “Living in Korea.”
• 3. We have several staffs who help with work situations.

For more information on these support options, please see the related page on Living in Korea at https://centers.ibs.re.kr/html/living_en/overview/support.html.

□ Recruitment Area and Openings

• ※ Biomedical Mathematics Group will close on December 31, 2026. Accordingly, the term of employment contract is limited to the Group’s closure date (December 31, 2026).
• ※ The final number of appointees may change according to the screening results and please refer to the job description for more detailed information on the work duties/responsibilities and qualifications.

□ 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.
  ※ 전문연구요원 종사를 희망하는 경우에는 지원 의사와 병역 관계를 응시원서 또는 CV 등에 표시하여 제출 필요. 다만 현역입영대상자의 전문연구요원 신규 편입은 불가하며, 보충역 대상자 및 타 기관에서 전직해서 오는 경우에 한하여 지원 가능
• • 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

□ Screening Process

• ※ 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 group’s circumstances.
• ※ There can be additional required documents for successful candidates.

□ Required Documents

□ Term of employment contract

• 〇 The employment contract for the Postdoctoral Research Associate is limited to the closure date of the Biomedical Mathematics Group (December 31, 2026).
  ※ Upon the Group’s closure, the employment contract will automatically terminate, and no renewal or extension will be applied.

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 How to apply: online application through the website
  • - URL : https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do
• 〇 Required documents (Upload in PDF file format)
  • 1. CV including a list of publications
  • 2. Research Statement (1 page)
  • 3. At least 1 recommendation letter (3 letters are recommended)
    ※ Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender through the link provided based on the information entered during the online application process.
    ※ Applicants are responsible for confirming with their recommenders that the recommendation request email has been received and should follow up as needed.
  • 4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
• 〇 Open and closing dates: Dec. 17, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026 until 16:00 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 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. 2023) 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.
• 〇 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 Inquiries: bimag@ibs.re.kr