2021-2 Senior Research Fellow Positions at the Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies
The 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 Belt. IBS aims to advance the frontiers of knowledge and drive the development of future technologies through world-class basic science research.
Founded in December 2019, the IBS Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies (CENS) carries out experiments on nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure and nuclear reaction using rare isotope accelerators overseas. CENS also has a theory group to carry out independent research and support its experimental efforts. In the near future, the Center will also conduct research that can best utilize a rare isotope accelerator complex in South Korea, named Rare isotope Accelerator complex for ON line experiments (RAON). Furthermore, CENS is working to develop state-of-the-art detectors for research on structures and reactions of exotic nuclei, measurement of nuclear reactions in explosive stellar events, discovery of new rare isotopes, and exotic nuclear physics experiments.
CENS is seeking creative, dynamic candidates to join and help the Center grow by leading experiments and theoretical studies on exotic nuclei, data analysis, and development of detectors.
□ Overview
Affiliation (workplace) | Job category | Qualifications | Number of openings |
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Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies (Daejeon, HQ) | Senior research fellow* | Education and eligibility : · Applicants must have a Ph.D. in theoretical or experimental nuclear physics, nuclear astrophysics, or other related field.
Preferred : · Ph. D. degree earned more than 5 years ∙ First or corresponding presenter/author of major international conferences and/or internationally recognized journal articles ∙ Author of articles related to exotic nuclei ∙ Prior experience in experiments with rare-isotope beams · Prior experience with low energy nuclear physics experiment proposal and analysis | 2 positions |
* After the contract renewal is determined by a center evaluation procedure in the first two years, the contract will be extended every two years unless the center will be terminated.
- 〇 Research Position Job Description
- - Senior research fellow: A research scientist position who can serve a group leader role by managing small- and mid-sized projects that are necessary for group researches at the center.
□ Qualifications
- [Required qualifications]
- • Must be in compliance with the requirements for appointments as specified in Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act and IBS statutes.
- • Must have no restrictions traveling overseas. Male applicants must have completed or be exempted from compulsory military service.
- [Preferred qualifications]
- • Must have a Ph. D. earned more than 5 years
- • 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
□ Screening Process
Category | Description | Selection criteria | Required documentation |
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Step 1 (Document Screening) | Suitability for the position and for the field of work, excellence of the applicant’s research achievements, overall research activities, proposed research plan, etc. | Approximately 3 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. | Curriculum vitae (CV), list of publications, research plan (1 page), two recommendation letters or more, consent form for collection and use of personal information |
Step 2 (Interview) | Knowledge in their field, attitude and communication skills, presentation skills, 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. | Further notice will be provided to the final candidates |
□ Application Submission and Deadline
- 〇 How to apply: Submit your CV including a list of publications, one page of research plan, two recommendation letters or more* and consent form for collection and use of personal information via e-mail at recruit1@ibs.re.kr
- * References must send the letter directly to the IBS HR and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted.
- 〇 Deadline for application submission: June 14th – June 29th 2021 (23:59) KST
□ Notes
- 〇 CENS, 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.
- 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 August 1st 2021 (subject to change).
- 〇 Workplace: Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies, IBS HQ, Daejeon
- 〇 Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of CENS
(Tel : 042-878-8105, E-mail : recruit1@ibs.re.kr)