2022-4 Recruitment Announce for Research 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 called RAON in Korea. 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 who can join and help the Center grow by leading experiments and theoretical studies on exotic nuclei, data analysis, and development of detectors.

□ Overview

※ Note : Applying for both recruitment areas at the same time is not allowed

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. Employment is guaranteed until their Center closes after passing a review, which takes place before the end of the initial employment (renewal every 2 years).
• - (Senior Researcher)Research-oriented personnel with a Ph.D., Initial employment may be renewed only once. The total length of the contract cannot exceed 5 years.
• ※ Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly

□ Screening Process

* References letters must be sent to cens_recruit@ibs.re.kr from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted.

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 How to apply: Submit the documents below via e-mail at (cens_recruit@ibs.re.kr)
  • - CV
  • - List of publications
  • - One page of research plan
  • - Two reference letters or more^*
  • - Consent form & Application for IBS(attached)
    * References letters must be sent to cens_recruit@ibs.re.kr from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted.
• 〇 Deadline for application submission: Nov. 7^th, 2022 (15:00) KST
  • ※ E-mail Title : [2022-04- Job No.-Applying for (Job Category)] YYY←Applicant’s name
  • e.g.,) [2022-04-①-Applying for Senior research fellow] Hong Gil-dong

□ Notes

• 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 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
  -Senior Research Fellow : January 1^st, 2023 (subject to change)
  -Senior Researcher : February 1^st, 2023(subject to change)
• 〇 Workplace: Center for Exotic Nuclear Studies, IBS HQ, Daejeon
• 〇 Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of CENS (Tel: +82 42-878-9404, E-mail : cens_recruit@ibs.re.kr)