2022-5 Recruitment Announcement for Senior Research Position at the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems

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 Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems aims to take up the grand challenge and to create a world-class laboratory for the nonlinear classical and quantum dynamics of nano-structured systems, and to conduct cutting edge research on phenomena at the interfaces of applied and computational theoretical condensed matter physics and optics. Our center invites a creative and dynamic talent who will help us to achieve our goals.

□ Recruitment Area and Openings

Recruitment Area and Openings

Category	Job Category	Recruitment Area	Required Qualifications	Affiliation (workplace)	No. of Openings
①	Senior Researcher	Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems	- Degree: Doctoral degree - Major: Physics - Preferences: Research experience in frustrated magnetism, quantum spin liquids, topological phases of matter, many-body localization, ultrafast electron dynamics, non-equilibrium quantum systems, machine learning are welcome among others.	Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems (Daejeon, HQ)	1
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□ Qualifications and Preferences

• [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.
• • 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of Corruption and the Establishment of the Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.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.


• [Preferred qualifications]
• • 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

Screening Process

Category	Schedule (Expected)	Detail
Step 1 (Document screening)	~ November 17th, 2022	∘ Review items: Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise, work capability, development potential, etc. ∘ Eligibility: Applicants who have met the required qualification. ∘ Select five times the number of candidates than open position for the next screening step. Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80).
Step 2 (Interview screening)	~ November 24th, 2022	∘ Review items: Expertise in the recruitment area, presentation skill, attitude, problem solving skills, development potential, fluency in foreign languages(English), etc. ∘ Eligibility: Applicants who pass the document screening. ∘ Select the final candidates with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80) within the number of openings. ∘ The procedure allows for a successful candidate and up to two additional waiting list candidates per opening in accordance with the scores. ※ When the applicants are not competent enough, the IBS may select the final candidates less than the number of openings.

※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.

□ Required Documents

Required Documents

Category	Detail
Step 1 (Document screening)	1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications(PDF format) 2. Research statement (PDF format) 3. Two recommendation letters ※ letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered 4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached) 5. Application (for the institute for Basic Science) (attached)
Step 2 (Interview screening)	※ There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the group

□ Term of employment contract

• 〇 (Senior researcher) will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to five years.
  ※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 How to apply: e-mail at recruit1@ibs.re.kr
• 〇 E-mail Title: [2022-5 PCS–(name)]
• 〇 Required Documents
  • 1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications (PDF format)
  • 2. Research statement (PDF format)
  • 3. Two recommendation letters
    ※ letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered
  • 5. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
  • 6. Application (for the institute for Basic Science) (attached)
• 〇 Open and closing dates: October 26th, 2022 ~ November 10th, 2022, until 18:00 KST