2023-2 Recruitment Announcement for Senior Research Fellow Positions* at the CTPU-CGA(Cosmology, Gravity, and Astroparticle physics)

The Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe, Cosmology, Gravity, and Astroparticle Physics Group (CTPU-CGA) at Institute for Basic Science (http://www.ibs.re.kr), South Korea, invites applications for senior researcher fellow positions in Theoretical Cosmology, Gravity and Astro(particle) physics, which can start anytime in September - December (later time is negotiable), 2023. The initial appointment will be for 2 years, and can be renewed every two years until the Center closes, subject to the performance review and funding situation*

We recently initiated a new center called CTPU-CGA in CTPU led by the director, Masahide Yamaguchi, from March 2023. We will jointly organize the CTPU with another center CTPU-PTC led by the director, Kiwoon Choi, but the budget, organization, and recruitment are completely independent. The official language at the center is English. Research interests of our group cover broad areas of theoretical cosmology, gravity, astroparticle physics, and related areas.

Applications should include CV, publication list, research statement, Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information / Application for IBS(download on IBS job Board), and at least three letters of recommendation. For full consideration, application materials including the letters should be submitted by August 27, 2023, through Academic Jobs Online.(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25274)

*Please notice that this recruitment is different from another recruitment for Senior Research Position, which is the recruitment of a standard postdoctoral fellow (2+1 years contract). On the other hand, this recruitment could have a longer contract like a non-tenured faculty.

□ Overview

• 〇 Research Position Job Description
  • - (Senior research fellow) Research-oriented personnel with a Ph.D., Initial employment may be renewed every two years until the Center closes.
    Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly. The final hiring decision will be made based on the review results from the Personnel Committee of IBS..

□ Qualifications

• [General 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.
• ● Those who completed mandatory military service or exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad
  ※ The military service exemption positions(전문연구요원) are not eligible for this announcement.


• [Preferences]
• ● 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
• ● Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians
  ※ Apply the highest additional points across all preferences.

□ Screening Process

※ The schedule may change according to the situation at IBS

□ Application Submission and Deadline

• 〇 How to apply: Submit the documents through Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org)
  - CV
  - publication list
  - research statement
  - Consent form & Application for IBS(download on IBS job Board)
  - at least five letters of recommendation
  Deadline for application submission: August 27, 2023 (24:00) KST

□ 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 CTPU-CGA, 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 in November 2023 – March 2024 (later time is negotiable).
• 〇 Workplace: CTPU-CGA, IBS HQ, Daejeon
• 〇 Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of CTPU-CGA
  (Tel: +82 42-878-8122, E-mail : ctpu-cga_recruit@ibs.re.kr)