2021-1 Recruitment Announcement for Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions at the Extremal Combinatorics and Probability Group

The Extremal Combinatorics and Probability Group (ECOPRO) at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Daejeon, South Korea invites applications for 5 postdoctoral research fellowship positions.

ECOPRO is a new research group that will be officially launched in April 1, 2022 at IBS, led by Prof. Hong Liu. We welcome highly motivated postdoc researchers with outstanding research potential in all fields of combinatorics with emphasis on extremal and probabilistic combinatorics, graph theory, Ramsey theory, combinatorial number theory and discrete geometry.

Websites:
ECOPRO:https://www.ibs.re.kr/ecopro/
Related group: Discrete Mathematics Group (DIMAG), led by Prof. Sang-il Oum https://dimag.ibs.re.kr/

The position is available for individuals who are within the first five years after obtaining their Ph.D at the date of appointment or expecting to obtain a Ph.D. within three months from the date of appointment.

This appointment is for 2 years with possible 1 year extension contingent upon the outstanding performance of the researcher. The starting salary is no less than 57,000,000KRW (about 48,400USD or 42,800EUR). The appointment starting date is flexible: between April 1 and Oct 1, 2022. This is a purely research position and will have no teaching duties.

ECOPRO is located at the headquarters of IBS in Daejeon, a city of 1.5 million people.

The deadline for application is January 14, 2022.

Informal inquiries can be sent to yongchuangliu@gmail.com

Inquiries about recruitment process can be sent to ecopro@ibs.re.kr

□ Recruitment Area and Openings

• - (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 Group’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Qualifications and Preferences

• [General qualifications]
• • 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

• * Recommendation letters should be sent to ecopro@ibs.re.kr directly from the letter writers
• ※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 How to apply: Submit your
  • i) CV (with list of publications)
  • ii) Research Statement
  • iii) Up to 3 best papers or preprints
  • iv) Consent to Provide Personal Information(attached)
  • v) Two or three recommendation letters*
  • via e-mail at ecopro@ibs.re.kr.
• ※ E-mail Title: [2021-1 Applying for Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the IBS] YYY ← applicant’s name
• * Recommendation letters should be sent to ecopro@ibs.re.kr directly from the letter writers.
• 〇 Open and closing dates: Dec. 15, 2021 ~ Jan. 14, 2022, until 24:00 KST

□ Other Information

• 〇 Blind hiring process will be implemented to reduce the risk of bias in the hiring decision and block out any and all identification details from candidate's resume and applications.
• 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 April 1st, 2022 (subject to change).
• 〇 Workplace: Extremal Combinatorics and Probability Group (IBS HQ, Daejeon)
• 〇 Inquiries: Soo A Lee at +82-42-878-9404 or ecopro@ibs.re.kr