2020-8 Recruitment Announcement for Senior Researcher and Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
at the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems

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 Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems aims to take up the grand challenge and to create a world-class laboratory for the nonlinear classical and quantum dynamics of nano-structured systems, and to conduct cutting edge research on phenomena at the interfaces of applied and computational theoretical condensed matter physics and optics. Our center invites a creative and dynamic talent who will help us to achieve our goals.

□ Recruitment Area and Openings

• - (Senior researcher) Require a Ph.D. degree and a track record of research in their field. Appointed for a term of up to five years and, through an evaluation, may be promoted to senior research fellow during employment.
  ※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
• - (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. Appointed for a term of up to three years.
  ※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Qualifications and Preferences

• [General qualifications]
• • Those who have a doctoral degree from domestic/overseas universityy
• • Those who are qualified under Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act and IBS regulations
• • Those who completed mandatory military service or exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad


• [Preferences]
• • Additional points for persons with disabilities under Articles 3 and 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, or persons eligible for employment assistance under Article 29 of the Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons, Etc. of Distinguished Service to the State.
• • Those who are “women in science, engineering and technology” under Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians.

□ Screening

※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 How to apply: Submit your CV, list of publications, research plan and consent form via e-mail at mykim@ibs.re.kr
• *E-mail Title:
• 1) In case of Senior Researcher(Condensed Matter Physics field) position
  [2020-8-1 Applying for Senior Researcher position at the IBS Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems] YYY ← applicant’s name
• 2) In case of Senior Researcher(Statistical Physics field) position
  [2020-8-2 Applying for Senior Researcher position at the IBS Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems] YYY ← applicant’s name
• 3) In case of Postdoctoral Research Associate(Quantum Thermodynamics field) position
  [2020-8-3 Applying for Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the IBS Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems] YYY ← applicant’s name
• 〇 Open and closing dates: Jul. 31, 2020 ~ Aug. 17, 2020(Until 18:00 KST)

□ Other Information

• 〇 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.
• 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 Successful candidates are expected to start on 1 November, 2020 (subject to change).
• 〇 Workplace: Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems (IBS HQ campus, Daejeon)
• 〇 Inquiries: Mr. Ma-Young Kim at +82-42-878-8631 or mykim@ibs.re.kr