2022-4 Recruitment Announce for Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions at the Center for Underground Physics

1. Postdoctoral research associate positions on COSINE-100 at IBS (Institute for Basic Science)

The center for underground physics (CUP, https://cupweb.ibs.re.kr/html/cup_en/) at IBS in Korea invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position to work on operation and physics analysis of ongoing COSINE-100 and NEON experiment as well as preparation for next phase COSINE-200 experiment. The position is full-time for an initial one-year and extendable up to three-year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the past 5 years.

The COSINE project (https://cosine.ibs.re.kr) is a dedicated experiment to verify an observation of DAMA/LIBRA’s annual modulation using same NaI(Tl) target crystals. The COSINE-100 experiment started physics run since Sept/2016 with 106 kg low-background NaI(Tl) crystal detectors. A couple of interesting physics results were already produced and further physics analyses are actively ongoing. We will operate the COSINE-100 experiment until 2023 depending on the development of next phase NaI(Tl) detectors.

The NEON experiment (https://neon.ibs.re.kr) has an aim for a first observation of the coherent neutrino nucleus scattering from reactor using NaI(Tl) detectors. The NEON phase1 installed at Hanbit nuclear power plan since Dec/2021 with 16 kg NaI(Tl) crystals. Physics analysis and detector maintenance are actively ongoing.

The successful candidate will mainly work on the operation as well as physics analysis, with mentoring Ph.D students, for the COSINE-100 and NEON experiment. He/She may also contribute to development of low-background NaI(Tl) crystals as low-background treatment, detector assembly, underground measurement, and analysis for the COSINE-200 experiment. It is also expected to lead detector installation of the COSINE-200 experiment. Frequent travelling to and staying at the experimental site will be expected.

Applicants should send a CV, a brief research statement, a list of publications, and two letters of recommendation, Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information / Application for the Institute for Basic Science (IBS)(attached) to cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr. If any questions or inquires for the position shall be asked to Prof. Hyun Su Lee (hyunsulee@ibs.re.kr).

For the full consideration, the application and letters should be submitted by August 31^st, 2022 15:00 (KST) but will remain open until position is filled

※ E-mail Title : [1-Applying for Postdoctoral Research Associate position on COSINE at CUP] YYY←Applicant’s name
e.g., [1-Applying for Postdoctoral Research Associate position on COSINE at CUP]Hong Gil-dong

2. Postdoctoral research associate positions on AMoRE experiment at IBS (Institute for Basic Science)

The center for underground physics (CUP, https://cupweb.ibs.re.kr) at IBS in Korea invites applications for a Postdoctoral research associate position to work on AMoRE experiment. The position is full-time for an initial one-year and extendable up to three-year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in the past 5 years.

The AMoRE is an experiment to search for neutrinoless double beta decay utilizing low temperature sensors coupled with molybdate crystals containing enriched Mo-100 isotopes. We are currently running AMoRE-I with 6 kg of the molybdate crystals installed, and are preparing AMoRE-II experiment with molybdate crystals containing 100kg of Mo-100 isotopes which is scheduled to begin in early 2023 at the new underground lab, Yemilab in Korea.

The successful candidate will work on some fields of the preparation and data analysis of AMoRE-II experiment, the data acquisition and data analysis, the simulations for understanding backgrounds, and the background reduction, etc.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in experimental nuclear or particle physics and should have a strong research experience in the data analysis. Experiences with statistical methods and Monte-Carlo simulations, particularly expertise with the GEANT4, will be advantageous.

Applicants should send a CV, a brief research statement, a list of publications, and two letters of recommendation, Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information / Application for the Institute for Basic Science (IBS)(attached) to cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr. Any questions or inquires for the position shall be asked to Prof. Yeongduk Kim (ydkim@ibs.re.kr).

For the full consideration, the application and letters should be submitted by August 31^st, 2022 15:00 (KST)

※ E-mail Title : [2-Applying for Postdoctoral Research Associate position on AMoRE at CUP] YYY←Applicant’s name
e.g., [2-Applying for Postdoctoral Research Associate position on AMoRE at CUP]Hong Gil-dong

□ Overview

Overview

No.	Job Position	Recruitment Area	Required Qualifications	Affiliation (workplace)	No. of Openings
①	Postdoctoral Research Associate	Experimental Astroparticle Physics (COSINE-100 and NEON experiments)	- Degree : Doctoral degree (Those who do not exceed 5 years after obtaining doctoral degree, or those who are expected to obtain a doctoral degree within 3 months from the appointment start date(November 1st, 2022)) - Major : Experimental astroparticle physics, Experimental nuclear physics, or other related field.	Center for Underground Physics (Daejeon, HQ)	1
②	Postdoctoral Research Associate	Experimental Astroparticle Physics (AMoRE experiment)	- Degree : Doctoral degree (Those who do not exceed 5 years after obtaining doctoral degree, or those who are expected to obtain a doctoral degree within 3 months from the appointment start date(November 1st, 2022)) - Major : Experimental astroparticle physics, Experimental nuclear physics, or other related field	Center for Underground Physics (Daejeon, HQ)	2

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

〇 Research Position Job Description

• - (Postdoctoral Research Associate) Conduct research while at the same time receiving postdoctoral training for a certain period of time to deepen their understanding of a field and develop a distinctive research capability. Available for individuals who are within the first five years after obtaining their Ph.D. or to be obtained within 3 months from the appointment start date. Employment can be renewed only once and the total appointed term is up to 3 years
• ※ Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Screening Process

Screening Process

Category	Schedule (Expected)	Detail	Selection criteria	Required documents
Step 1 (Document screening)	September 5th ~ September 7th, 2022	Suitability for the position and for the field of work, excellence of the applicant’s research achievements, overall research activities, proposed research plan, etc.	Approximately 5 times the number of applicants than the number of vacancies will be selected for the interview in order of the highest scores with the minimum average score of 80.	CV, a brief research statement, a list of publications, two letters of recommendation*, Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information / Application for the Institute for Basic Science (IBS)
Step 2 (Interview screening)	September 13th ~ September 16th, 2022	Expertise in their field, attitude and communication skills, presentation skills, excellence of their research, development potential and prospect, etc.	Final candidates will be selected in order of the highest scores with the minimum average score of 80. ※ The procedure allows for a successful candidate and up to two additional waiting list candidates per opening in accordance with the scores	There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center

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

□ Application Submission and Deadline

• 〇 How to apply: Submit the documents below via e-mail at (cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr).
  • - CV
  • - Brief research statement
  • - List of publications
  • - Two letters of recommendation^*
  • - Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information / Application for the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) (attached)
    * Recommendation letters must be sent to cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted.
• 〇 Deadline for application and letters submission: August 31^st, 2022 (15:00) 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 CUP, 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 Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians
• 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 November 1^st, 2022 (subject to change).
• 〇 Workplace: Center for Underground Physics, IBS HQ, Daejeon
• 〇 Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of CUP (Tel: +82 42-878-9404, E-mail : cup_recruit@ibs.re.kr)