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The
Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a national research institute established
under Article 14 of the 「Special Act on the Establishment and Support of the
International Science and Business Belt」. Its mission is to secure creative knowledge
and fundamental technologies through world-class basic science research. The Axion Dark Matter Group (DMAG), located at the KAIST Munji Campus in
Daejeon, conducts advanced experimental research to search for axions, one of
the most promising candidates for dark matter. Through innovative
instrumentation and precision measurement techniques, DMAG aims to deepen our
understanding of the universe and contribute to the global effort in unveiling
the nature of dark matter. The group is seeking creative and highly motivated researchers who are
committed to excellence and eager to contribute to achieving its scientific
goals. □ Recruitment Overview ○ (Recruitment Type) Limited
Competitive Recruitment ○ (Field and Number of Positions)
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No.
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Job Position
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Recruitment Area
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Required Qualifications
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Affiliation
(workplace)
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Number of openings
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①
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Senior Researcher
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Experimental research in the
axion field
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Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering at the time of appointment (April 16, 2026) and must submit proof of the degree before
the actual appointment date.
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Axion Dark Matter Group (KAIST Munji Campus, Daejeon
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2
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②
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
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Experimental (astro)particle physics
and related areas
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Applicants must hold a
Ph.D. degree in Physics or an Engineering-related field as of the expected
appointment date (April 16, 2026), with the degree obtained within the past
five years, or be expected to obtain the degree within three months of the
appointment date.
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Axion Dark Matter Group (KAIST Munji Campus, Daejeon
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2
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※ No applicants may be hired if there are no
applicants deemed qualified during the screening process. Please refer to the
job description (attached) for details such as job category, job duties, and
preferences, etc. o
Qualifications
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[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
※「국가유공자 등 예우 및 지원에 관한 법률」제31조 제3항에 따라 취업지원 대상자는 전형별 평가점수가 40점 미만인 경우에 가점을 미적용하고, 3인 이하 모집분야의 경우 가점 미적용 함(단, 응시자 수가 선발예정인원 이하인 경우 그러지 아니함)
※ Apply the
highest additional points across all preferences.
● Women in science, engineering and technology as
defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists
and Technicians
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□ Screening
Process
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Category
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Date
(Plan)
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Detail
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Application
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January 26 ~ February 10, 2026
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(Application Method) Submit through the
IBS recruitment system (fill out CV and attach other required documents)
(Other Required Documents) List of research
achievements, research plan, at least two recommendation letters*, consent
form for collection and use of personal information, and application
confirmation form
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Recommendation letters must be sent directly by the referees; letters submitted
by the
applicant will not be accepted.
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Document Screening
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February 23 ~ 25, 2026
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(Evaluation criteria) Expertise in the recruitment field, presentation skills
and attitude, problem-solving ability, potential for growth, and overall
potential
(Selection
criteria)
[Senior Researcher]
Approximately
7 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.
[Postdoctoral Research Associate]
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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Interview
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March 03~06, 2026
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(Evaluation
criteria)
Expertise in the recruitment field, presentation skills and
attitude, problem-solving ability, potential for growth, and overall
potential
(Selection
criteria)
Final candidates will
be selected in order of the highest scores with the minimum average score of 80.
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Expected Appointment Date
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April 16, 2026
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The
appointment date can be negotiable up July 16th, 2026. However, if
you are unable to start by July 16th, 2026, the appointment may be
canceled.
(Senior researcher) Applicants who are
scheduled to obtain their doctoral degree after April 16th, 2026
are not eligible to apply.
(Postdoctoral Research Associate) Applicants who are
scheduled to obtain their doctoral degree after July 16th, 2026
are not eligible to apply. 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.)
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※ Recruitment schedule is subject to change. ※ Reserve candidates may be selected within twice the
number of positions available, and their eligibility will be valid for up to
three months from the earlier of the scheduled appointment date or the final
candidate’s start date.
※ During the validity period of reserve candidates, appointment may be offered
in the order of reserve ranking in the following cases: 1.
If the
final candidate declines the offer or is disqualified from appointment, 2.
If a
vacancy arises due to the early resignation of an appointed employee. o
Employment Conditions
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Category
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Detail
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Work location
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Dark Matter Axion
Group (KAIST Munji Campus/Daejeon)
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Research Position
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(Senior Researcher) Appointment is initially for a fixed term and renewable once, with a
maximum total term of up to 5 years.
(Postdoctoral Research Associate) Conduct research
while at the same time receiving postdoctoral training for a certain period
of time to deepen their understanding of a field and develop a distinctive
research capability. Available for individuals who are within the first five
years after obtaining their Ph.D. or to be obtained within 3 months from the
appointment start date. Employment can be renewed only once and the total
appointed term is up to 3 years
※ In case of the
Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be
terminated accordingly
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Salary
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In accordance with the institute’s internal
regulations (Pay-band system applied).
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Employment date
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2026.04.16 (If the selected
candidate is unable to start by July 16, 2026, the appointment may be subject
to cancellation.)
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Application Submission
and Deadline ¡ Application Method:
Online application via the website - Website:
https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/kor/sub04_01/list.do ¡ Required Documents (to
be uploaded in PDF format when applying online) - List of Publications (in English) - Research Proposal (1 page, in English) - Letters of Recommendation (at least two,
in English) -Consent
to Collection and Use of Personal Information and Application Confirmation Form
(Attachment) ¡ Letters of Recommendation - Based on the information entered in the
online application system, a submission link will be sent to the referees. - Only letters of recommendation directly
submitted by the referees through the system will be accepted. ※
As the email may not be delivered properly, applicants are advised to confirm
separately with their referees that the email has been received. ¡ Deadline for application
submission: February 10th 2026
(18:00) KST o
Notes ¡ 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 ¡ 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.
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Inquiries: Recruiting
Manager of DMAG（E-mail : dmag_recruit@ibs.re.kr)
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