2023-1 IBS-CGP Senior Researcher Positions

The IBS Center for Geometry and Physics (IBS-CGP) invites applications for several senior researcher 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 geometry, 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.

Successful candidates for senior researcher positions will be new or recent Ph.D.’s with outstanding research potential. These non-tenure-track appointments are for two or three years, and the salary range is KRW 59,000,000 – 67,000,000. The appointment is one time renewable up to 5 years in total, contingent upon the outstanding performance of the researcher.

These are purely research positions, and senior researchers will have no teaching duties.

IBS-CGP offers annual research travel expenses in addition to basic research equipment and comprehensive benefits including medical and travel insurance and retirement fund.

A complete application packet should include:

• 1. Cover letter
• 2. Curriculum vitae including a publication list
• 3. Research statement
• 4. At least 3 recommendation letters
• 5. Consent form for collection and use of personal information (Download from Apply Page of the CGP website)

For full consideration, applicants should (1) submit items 1, 2, 3, and 5 at the Apply page of the CGP website and (2) have their recommendation letters emailed to cgp@ibs.re.kr by November 30, 2022. Recommendation letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered.

IBS encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

IBS-CGP Website: http://cgp.ibs.re.kr.

Those who apply for this position should submit the certificate of Ph.D and/or proof of Ph.D award before the starting date (at the latest December 16th, 2023). Without the actual certificate of the Ph.D, employment and the visa will not be able to be approved.

*For Korean citizens who have not yet completed their military duty:

* IBS 기하학수리물리연구단은 병역특례지정기관으로 전문연구요원 종사가 가능하므로, 전문연구요원 종사를 희망하는 경우에는 지원 의사와 병역 관계를 cover letter 등에 표시하여 제출 필요. 다만, 기관의 TO 사정으로 현역입영대상자의 전문연구요원 신규 편입은 불가할 수도 있으며, 보충역 대상자 및 타 기관에서 전직해서 오는 경우에 한하여 지원 가능.

* IBS-CGP is a designated institute for alternative military service.

* For the Korean notice please visit IBS-CGP Website.