2024-01 Recruitment Announcement for Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions at the Center for Geometry and Physics

The IBS Center for Geometry and Physics (IBS-CGP) invites applications for several postdoctoral research associate positions.

IBS-CGP is working to bring the world’s leading scientists in mathematics together with young researchers to collaborate on research projects with passion and commitment. To this end, the center recruits based on scientific excellence and creative ideas, rather than pre-determined goals or demonstrated practical outcomes. IBS-CGP provides an open and autonomous research environment. The existing members of the center are working in symplectic topology, mirror symmetry, geometric topology, dynamical systems, algebraic geometry, number theory, and mathematical aspects of quantum field and string theory. IBS-CGP is located on the campus of Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in Pohang, South Korea.

Detailed research objectives and directions can be found on the webpage (https://www.ibs.re.kr/cgp/).

□ Recruitment Details

※ No applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during the screening process. Please refer to the job description (attached) for details such as job category, job duties, and preferences, etc.

□ 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of Corruption and the Establishment of the Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.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.
• • Must meet the requirements by the end of the application deadline.


• [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)
  - 5 additional points for those who submit the certificate of disabilities
  - 5/10 additional points for those who submit the certificate of employment protection for the national war veteran
  ※ If there is an overlap in additional points, only the highest score will be awarded.
• • Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians

□ Screening Process

※ The schedule above may be subject to change according to the center’s circumstances.

□ Required Documents

□ Term of Employment Contract

□ Application Submission and Period

• 〇 Submission Documents: 1) Curriculum vitae including a publication list, 2) Cover letter, 3) Research statement, 4) At least 3 recommendation letters 5) Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information, Application for the Institute for Basic Science (attached)
  ※ Recommendation letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered
• 〇 Submission: via e-mail(cgp@ibs.re.kr)
• 〇 Period: July 25, 2024(Thur) ~ August 12, 2024(Mon), (Until KST 18:00)

※ E-mail Title :
[2024-1 CGP-No of Recruitment Area- Applicant’s name
e.g., 2024-1 CGP-①- James LEE

□ Other information

• 〇 The revised guidelines of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance (revision on 3 Nov. 2022, implementation on 1 Jan. 2023) have allowed a flexible application of the blind hiring policy to secure excellent researchers, thereby broadening the scope of information to be collected (e.g., academic background, schools, period spent on obtaining degrees, reference letters [including referees’ information] and experience). However, personal information that can identify the applicant (e.g., gender and age) is still not collected.
• 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 for 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 candidates are disqualified due to a background check or a physical examination result, the job offer will be withdrawn.
• 〇 If 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 process.
• 〇 If hired, the job category (work level), annual salary, etc. will comply with IBS standards.
• 〇 Inquiries: Responsible staff at the IBS Center for Geometry and Physics(E-mail : cgp@ibs.re.kr)