2022-02 Recruitment Announcement for the Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions at the Center
for Axion and Precision Physics Research
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 Axion and Precision Physics Research is located in KAIST Munji Campus, Daejeon and conducts Axion
Detection research. The Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research invites creative and dynamic candidates
who will help us to achieve our goals.
□ Recruitment Details
Recruitment Details
| Item |
Job Category |
Recruitment Area |
Required Qualifications |
Affiliation
(workplace) |
No. of Openings |
| 1 |
Postdoctoral Research Associate |
Axion Dark Matter Research |
–Degree: Ph. D.
(Remarks: Candidates should have obtained a Ph.D. within 5 years of
the appointment date or will obtain a Ph.D. no more than 3 months after the appointment date)
–
Major: Physics or Engineering
– Other: Candidates should have no previous employment history with
the IBS Research Centers such as Senior Research Fellow or Senior Researcher
– Preferences:
1. Experience in axion search experiment
2. Experience with microwave resonators
3.
Experience in RF(microwave) electronics, quantum devices and EM shielding
4. Competence in
performing simulation studies
5. Excellent skills in oral and written communication in English
|
Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research
(KAIST Munji Campus, Daejeon) |
4 |
| 2 |
Postdoctoral Research Associate |
Axion Research with Precision Physics ARIADNE & GNOME |
–Degree: Ph. D.
(Remarks: Candidates should have obtained a Ph.D. within 5 years of
the appointment date or will obtain a Ph.D. no more than 3 months after the appointment date)
–
Major: Physics or Engineering
– Other: Candidates should have no previous employment history with
the IBS Research Centers such as Senior Research Fellow or Senior Researcher
– Preferences:
1. Experience in NMR measurements and/or Optics
2. Experience in data analysis with machine
learning.
3. Competence in system simulation studies
4. Excellent written and oral
communication skills (English and/or Korean) |
Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research
(KAIST Munji Campus, Daejeon) |
1 |
| Total |
5 |
- ※ Applicants are allowed to submit their application only for one of the recruitment areas in the above
table. Applications to multiple recruitment areas will not be considered in the screening process.
- ※ 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.
- ※[Postdoctoral Research Associate] will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to three years.
- ※[Note] In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
□ Qualifications
- [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.
- • Must have no restrictions traveling overseas. Male applicants must have completed or be exempted from compulsory military service.
- [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)
- • Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians
□ Candidate Screening
Candidate Screening
| Category |
Schedule
(Expected) |
Details |
| Application Submission |
December 12, 2022(Mon) ~January 2, 2023(Mon) |
▪ (Submission Method) submit application via e-mail (hrcapp@ibs.re.kr)
▪ (Required Document) CV, Two Letters of Recommendation, List of Research Achievements, Research/ Training Plan, Consent Form for Collection and Use of Personal Information & Application for the Institute for Basic Science |
Document
Screening |
January 9 (Mon) ~
January 20 (Fri) |
▪ (Review Criteria) Relevance to the recruitment area, Excellence of research achievement, Work capability, Development potential, etc.
▪
(Selection Criteria)Select three times the number of candidates than open positions for the next screening step.
Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80)
※
The result will be announced via Email or text message |
Interview
Screening |
January 30 (Mon)
~ February 10 (Fri) |
▪ (Review Criteria) Expertise in the recruitment area, Presentation and attitude, Problem solving skills, Development potentials, etc.
▪ (Selection Criteria)
Select the final candidates with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80) within the number of openings
※ The result will be announced via Email or text message
※ Backup candidate will be also selected for the selection waiting list in case that the first choice candidate cannot accept the position (twice number of open positions in each recruitment area) |
| Appointment |
April 1, 2023 (Sat) |
▪ If necessary, the appointment date can be adjusted
※ However, the job offer may be canceled if the candidate cannot start working by June 1, 2023 |
- ※ The above schedule may be subject to change according to the research center’s circumstances.
□ Application Submission and Period
- 〇 Application Submission: Please submit the following documents via e-mail (hrcapp@ibs.re.kr)
- [Postdoctoral Research Associate]
- - CV (free format)
- - Two Letters of Recommendation (free format)
- - List of Research Achievements (free format; thesis, patent, journal publication, etc.)
- – Research Plan (free format)
- – Consent Form for Collection and Use of Personal Information (designated form attached)
- ※ Remarks: All the required document should be submitted in English; The letter of recommendation should be
sent directly by the references.
- 〇 Period: December 12, 2022 (Mon) – January 2, 2023 (Mon), 10:00 AM(KST) (Strict on punctuality)
□ Additional 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 take full responsibility for any consequences resulting from omissions and errors found in submitted documents, not submitting required documents, etc. If any information is proven false, the job offer will be withdrawn.
- 〇 The submitted documents may be returned when a request of return is made within three months from the announcement of recruitment results under Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.
- 〇 If selected candidates are disqualified through a background check or a recruitment-related physical examination, the job offer will be withdrawn.
- 〇 When selected candidates are public officials dismissed for corruption under 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 candidates may be hired if all candidates are found unsuitable during the screening stage.
- 〇 If hired, the job category (work level), annual salary, etc. will comply with IBS standards.
- 〇 Final candidates will be appointed on April 1, 2023.
* Appointment schedule may change according to the center’s circumstances
- 〇 Workplace: Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research, KAIST Munji Campus, Daejeon
- 〇 Inquiries: Responsible staff of the Center of Axion and Precision Physics Research
(E-mail : hrcapp@ibs.re.kr)
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