Title | Job Opening: Full-time English editor for the PR & Coordination Team | ||||
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Name | Admin | Registration Date | 2012-07-16 | Hits | 3549 |
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The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a newly-established research institute in Korea established under the Special Act on the Development and Support of the International Science and Business Belt (ISBB). The national research institute aims to promote global scientific knowledge and foster the next generation of leaders in the basic sciences. The IBS is looking for a native speaker of English with excellent editing and proofreading skills to review and revise English documentation (e.g., administrative documents, regulations, and promotional materials). 1. Position: English editor 2. Employment type: Contractor 3. Salary: Payment will be negotiated during the interview 4. Requirements: 1) Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an English-speaking country (preferably in English, English literature, or English linguistics majors) 2) Applicants must be able to work full-time (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) at IBS HQ in Daejeon 3) Applicants must have at least one year's experience working as an editor at a research institute, or at an organization of a similar nature 4)Applicants must be able and willing to adapt to Korean culture and lifestyle (Therefore, candidates with a solid command of Korean are preferred) 5) Applicants must satisfy all eligibility criteria to obtain a working visa (as stipulated by the Korean Immigration Authority)
6) Applicants must be mentally and physically capable of performing their specified responsibilities and duties
5. Job Description 1) Proofreading, copyediting, drafting, and editing the institute's English documentation
2)Taking the minutes of meetings conducted in English
3)Collecting and summarizing data and information on overseas research institutes
4)Analyzing English articles in major scientific journals 5)Proofreading and editing the English version of the home page
6. Required Documents 1) Letter of introduction
2) Resume
3) Photocopies of degree(s) and certificate(s)
4) Photocopies of official academic transcripts (undergraduate level and above)
5) Photocopy of passport (photo page)
6) Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (for those already residing in Korea)
7) A letter of recommendation (ideally from a former employer)
7. Evaluation Procedures
(1)Application evaluation (2)Interview & editing test: Only those who pass the application evaluation will be contacted for an interview and the editing test
(3)Contract signing (after all submitted documentation is checked)
8. How to Apply
Please email all the required documentation by August 3, 2012 to clitie620@ibs.re.kr. Please use the title: “Applying for the position of proofreader_your name.”
Once we receive your application, we will email you a confirmation.
9. Contact For further inquiries, please email:
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