2022-01 Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions at the IBS Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids

Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids, Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Pohang, South Korea, invites applications for research positions. The center is located at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) which is the world leading academic institute and surrounded by incredible resources for researchers including Pohang Synchrotron Radiation Facility (PAL) and Pohang X-ray free electron laser (PAL-XFEL).

We are seeking for a highly motivated candidate with scientific background and know-how in materials science and engineering, condensed matter physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering. Detailed research objectives and directions can be found in the webpage (http://dmpl.postech.ac.kr).

□ Recruitment Details

• ※ Please note that application can be submitted to only one recruitment area.
• ※ No applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during the screening process and please refer to the job description (attached) for details such as job category, job duties and preferences etc.

[Senior Research fellow] will be eligible to renew employment contract every two years until the Center’s Closure in case of passing a separate evaluation in the initial two-year employment contract.

[Senior researcher] will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to five years. Also, they may be promoted to a Senior Research Fellow through a separate evaluation.

[Researcher] will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to five years.

[Postdoctoral Research Associate] is a position to conduct concurrently training and research for a certain period of time to deepen his/her expertise and strengthen his/her exclusive ability and be appointed for a term of up to three years.
※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Qualifications and Preferences

• [General qualifications]
• ▪ Those who are qualified under Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act and IBS regulations
• ▪ Those who completed mandatory military service or exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad.
• ▪ Those who have the required qualifications based on the date of the application deadline.


• [Preferences]
• ▪ Additional points for persons with disabilities under Articles 3 and 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.
• ▪ Women in science, engineering and technology under Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians

□ Screening Process

• ※ The schedule above could change as it may chance.
• ※ Interview screening may be conducted via video interview.

□ Application Submission and Period

• Submission : via e-mail (vdw_recruit@ibs.re.kr)
  ※ E-mail Title: [2022-1 Applying for research position at the IBS Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids] YYY (applicant’s name)
• Period : May 27, 2022(Fri) ~ June 20, 2022(Mon), (KST 18:00)
• Submission Documents: 1) CV, 2) List of Publications, 3)Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information, Application for the Institute for Basic Science (attached)

□ Further 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 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 of 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 Based on the documents related to background check and Job-related physical examination, the job offer to the unsuitable candidate 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 Expected date of appointment is August 1, 2022. (negotiable for final successful candidates)
• Workplace: IBS Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids (POSTECH, Pohang)
• 〇 Inquiries: Responsible staff at the IBS Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids (Tel: 054-279-8603, E-mail: vdw_recruit@ibs.re.kr)