No.

Job Position

Recruitment Area

Required Qualifications

Affiliation

(workplace)

Number of openings

①             

Senior

Researcher

Experimental Astroparticle Physics (AMoRE experiment / Cryogenic detector development)

-  Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field or have at least five years of research experience after obtaining a Master’s degree as of the expected appointment date (September 1, 2026)

Center for Underground Physics

(Daejeon)

2

②             

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Double beta decay Experiment

-  Applicants who obtained a Ph.D. within the last five years or are expected to obtain the degree within three months from the appointment date (September 1, 2026)

Center for Underground Physics

(Daejeon)

5

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of Corruption and the Establishment of the Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.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

May 27 ~ June 12, 2026

(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

* Recommendation letters must be sent directly by the referees; letters submitted by the applicant will not be accepted.

Document Screening

June 17 ~ June 19, 2026

(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.

(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.

* Only shortlisted candidates will receive an email with information regarding the interview process

 Interview

June 22~June 30, 2026

(Evaluation criteria) Excellence in their field, Attitude and communication skills, Presentation skills and 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.

Expected Appointment Date

**September 01, 2026

l The appointment date can be negotiable up December 1^st, 2026. However, if you are unable to start by December 1^st, 2026, the appointment may be canceled.

(Senior Researcher) Applicants who are scheduled to obtain their doctoral degree after September 2^nd, 2026 are not eligible to apply.

(Postdoctoral Research Associate) Applicants who are scheduled to obtain their doctoral degree after December 2^nd, 2026 are not eligible to apply.

l 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.)

Category

Detail

Work location

Center for Underground Physics (Daejeon)

Research Position

(Senior Researcher) Employment can be renewed only once and the total appointed term is 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

Salary

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

Employment date

September 1^st, 2026 (If the selected candidate is unable to start by December 1, 2026, the appointment may be subject to cancellation.)