2022-3 Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions at the Biomedical Mathematics Group
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.
BIMAG is a research group in the Pioneer Research Center for Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Daejeon, South Korea. In BIMAG, researchers from various backgrounds, including mathematics, physics, biology and medicine develop mathematical theories and tools and solve various biological and medical problems. The Chief Investigator is Jae Kyoung Kim, and BIMAG consists of three teams.
- 1. The intracellular dynamics team aims to develop reduction methods for multi-scale systems and apply them to understand molecular dynamics underlying enzyme kinetics, pharmacokinetics, cancer immunotherapy, and circadian rhythms.
- 2. The intercellular dynamics team aims to develop inference methods for dynamic cellular networks and apply them to uncover structures underlying various biological networks.
- 3. The systemic dynamics team aims to develop digital medicine for sleep disorders based on health-wearable devices via mathematical modeling and machine learning.
In BIMAG, researchers can investigate mathematical theories, collaborate with various experimental groups, invite international visitors and organize regular international workshops. Currently, BIMAG researchers collaborate with >20 experimental labs.
All positions do not have any teaching duties. BIMAG offers internationally competitive salaries (starting annual salary - KRW 57,000,000), travel funds, and benefits (incentive, medical insurance, travel insurance, and retirement funds). Furthermore, IBS has a childcare facility, dormitory, and family housing for researchers. The expected appointment date is January 1st, 2023, but it can be adjusted to earlier or later. Successful candidates should have experience in mathematical modeling or data analysis of biological systems.
[Support Systems for International Researchers]
Roughly one-third of all researchers at IBS are from overseas. These international researchers have three support options to adapt to life in Korea.
1. IBS supplies a service called the Global Help Desk, which offers personalized help via email and phone.
2. IBS has its own support website called “Living in Korea.
3. We have several staffs who help with work situations.
For more information on these support options, please see the related page on Living in Korea at https://centers.ibs.re.kr/html/living_en/overview/support.html
□ Recruitment Area and Openings
Recruitment Area and Openings
| Category |
Job Category |
Recruitment Area |
Required Qualifications |
Affiliation(workplace) |
No. of Openings |
| ① |
Senior Researcher |
Biomedical Mathematics |
▪ Degree: Doctoral degree
▪ Major: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacology, or a related field
▪ Preferences: More than 5 years of research experience in the recruitment area after PhD degree. |
Biomedical Mathematics Group (Daejeon, HQ) |
1 |
| ② |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
Biomedical Mathematics |
▪ Degree: Doctoral degree(obtained within recent 5 years or to be obtained within 3 months from the appointment start date)
▪ Major: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Medicine, Pharmacology, or a related field |
1 |
| Total |
2 |
□ 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 16th ~ November 23th, 2022 |
∘ Review items: Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise, work capability, development potential, etc.
∘ Eligibility: Applicants who have met the required qualification.
∘ Select three 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 ~ November 30th, 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 and preprints (PDF format)
2. Research statement 1page (PDF format)
3. At least 1 recommendation letter (3 letters are recommended
※ 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 |
※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.
□ 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.
- 〇 (Postdoctoral research fellow) will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to three 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 bimag@ibs.re.kr
- 〇 E-mail Title: [2022-3 BIMAG – (Senior/postdoctoral) – (name)]
- 〇 Required Documents
- 1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints(PDF format)
- 2. Research statement 1page (PDF format)
- 3. At least 1 recommendation letter (3 letters are recommended)
※ 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)
- 〇 Open and closing dates: September 8th, 2022 ~ November 15th, 2022 (Until 18:00 KST)
□ Other Information
- 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 BIMAG, 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 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 January 1st, 2023.
- 〇 Workplace: BIMAG (IBS HQ campus, Daejeon)
- 〇 Inquiries: recruit1@ibs.re.kr
|
