Institute for Basic Science (IBS) Institute for Rare Isotope Science (IRIS)
2025-3rd Post-doc Researcher Recruitment Notice

The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a national research institute established under Article 14 of the Special Act on Establishment and Support for International Science and Business Belt, with the mission of securing creative knowledge and fundamental technologies through world-class basic science research.

The Institute for Rare Isotope Science (IRIS) at IBS is seeking creative and dynamic individuals to contribute to the successful construction and operation of Korea's core basic science research facility, the heavy ion accelerator.

1. Recruitment Field and Eligibility

A. Recruitment Field

Recruitment Field

Category	Field	Position	Location	No. of Openings
Field ①	Utilization of rare isotope (RI) beam production/separation systems and experimental equipment	Post-doc researcher	IRIS (Daejeon/Sindong)	5

• ※ For details on each recruitment field and job responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description attached to the full announcement.
• ※ The contract is signed annually based on the internal regulations of IBS, and contract renewal is determined through annual evaluations (maximum total contract period: 3 years).
• ※ Depending on project needs, work may also be conducted at partner institutions in Japan such as RIKEN Nishina Center, KEK/WNSC, or the University of Tokyo.

B. Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Position

Eligibility

Post-doc researcher

▪ Individuals who are expected to obtain their doctoral degree within three months of the appointment start date (by September 1, 2025) or who have obtained their doctoral degree within the past five years. Applicants must be capable of conducting research in the relevant field and must not hold other employment. (Note: ABD applicants are not eligible.) ※ Those expecting to graduate in August 2025 are eligible to apply. ▪ Must have no disqualifying factors under Article 33 (Grounds for Disqualification) of State Public Officials Act or Article 8 of the IRIS Personnel Regulations, and must be eligible for overseas travel. ▪ Must not fall under Article 82 (Restrictions on Employment of Persons Dismissed for Corruption) of Act on the Prevention of Corruption and the Establishment and Management of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. ▪ Male applicants subject to mandatory military service must have either completed their service*, been exempted, or be eligible for alternative service**. * Those currently serving must be able to complete their service by the appointment date. ** Must meet the qualifications for Technical Research Personnel as defined under the Military Service Act and its Enforcement Decree. (The end of the alternative service period must fall within the employment period.) ▪ Must not be restricted from participating in national R&D programs.

2 Selection Process and Schedule

Selection Process and Schedule

Stage	Description	Timeline	Note
Stage 1 (Document screening)	- Evaluation of relevance to the research field, subject-matter expertise, work capability and attitude, potential for growth, etc.	By 5th week of July 2025	Blind recruitment
Stage 2 (Interview)	- Presentation (PT) on a designated topic and Q&A - Evaluation of subject-matter expertise, understanding of duties, appropriateness of research goals, communication skills, etc.	By 1st week of August 2025

3. Required Documents

A. Documents to be Submitted by Applicants

Required Documents

Required Documents

① Application Form (including resume and self-introduction): 1 copy each ※ Research achievements must be limited to no more than 10 entries. ② [If applicable] Certificate of Disability: 1 copy ③ [If applicable] Proof of Eligibility for Employment Support (Veterans’ Compensation): 1 copy ※ Documents ② and ③ are used only by the HR department to apply additional points in accordance with relevant laws and internal policies. They will not be disclosed to evaluators. ④ [Optional] Letter of Recommendation (must be submitted directly by the recommender via email) ※(Recipient) risprecruit@ibs.re.kr ※Must follow the provided recommendation guidelines and template, and must not contain any biasing factors such as place of origin, family background, gender, or age. ※Letters submitted by the applicant will not be accepted. ※Must be submitted within the application period.

B. Documents to be Submitted by Candidates Selected for Interview (After Document Screening)

Required Documents

Required Documents

① One copy of presentation materials for major interview (PPT) ② One copy of summary of doctoral dissertation (within 3 pages) ③ Supporting documents for research achievements (each within 3 pages) ※ Must comply with the attached “Blind Processing Guidelines for Research Outputs” ※ First page of papers must show the title, journal name, etc. ※ First page of intellectual property must sho. invention title, registration date, and number

C. Documents to be Submitted by Final Interview Candidates (After Major Interview)

Required Documents

Required Documents

➀ Final application form and consent to the collection/use of personal information ➁ Certificate of final academic degree (or a copy of the degree certificate) ※ Those expecting to obtain a Ph.D. within 3 months of appointment must submit proof of expected graduation ➂ Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate programs (1 copy each) ➃ List of research achievements and supporting Documents ※ Supporting documents (one page each) that verify research achievements e.g. papers specifying candidate as author ※ Must match the entries listed in the application form ➄ One copy of research plan ➅ [If applicable] Certificates for awards or licenses (1 copy each) ➆ [If applicable] Certificate of employment or career certificate (1 copy each) ➇ Certified copy or abstract (including military service record) of resident registration ⑨ Certificate of family relations (1 copy) ⑩ Copy of bank account ⑪ [If applicable] Official language proficiency test scores ※ Must be issued within 2 years of the application deadline ※ Tests taken through schools or companies are not accepted ⑫ Employment insurance history certificate ⑬ Security pledge form ⑭ Pledge not to engage in solicitation or accept bribes ⑮ Confirmation form regarding familial relationships ⑯ [If applicable] Additional familial relationship confirmation form ⑰ Fair recruitment confirmation form ⑱ Confirmation of restrictions on employment of family members ⑲ Final interview pass confirmation form ⑳ Consent to the provision of personal information ㉑ ID photo (digital file) ㉒ [If applicable] Other documents supporting the contents of the application

D. Important Notes Regarding Document Submission

• ▪ All required documents related to the recruitment process must be prepared in advance. Failure to submit the required documents without separate notification may result in disqualification, so please pay close attention when submitting materials for each stage.
• ▪ Detailed instructions on the documents and submission methods for each selection stage will be provided only to successful candidates of that stage.
• ▪ False information or inclusion of any direct or indirect personal identifiers (such as age, gender, place of origin, family background, or physical characteristics) may result in disqualification or cancellation of acceptance.
  • ※This applies to any content that could imply personal identifiers such as age, gender, hometown, family, or physical condition.
  • ※These rules apply to all documents submitted during the recruitment process, including the application form, self-introduction, research outputs, and presentation materials.
• ▪ Only certificates officially issued within three months of the application deadline will be accepted for verification purposes. If the file is unreadable or unverifiable, it will be considered missing, which may result in a disadvantage. Please ensure all documents are properly submitted.
• ▪ In accordance with the Fair Hiring Procedure Act, applicants may request the return of submitted documents within 15 days of the final hiring decision.
  • ※ However, documents submitted via the recruitment website or email, or voluntarily provided by the applicant, will not be returned. If the request period passes or if documents are not returned, they will be disposed of in accordance with relevant laws.

4. Preferential Treatment

A. Preferential Treatment

• ① Persons eligible for employment assistance (veterans’ compensation) in accordance with applicable laws: Additional 5–10% of the full score at each evaluation stage
  • ※ Preference points are granted only to persons eligible for employment assistance (veterans’ compensation) under relevant laws, and the number of successful applicants through preferential treatment must not exceed 30% of the total number of successful candidates per selection stage
  • ※ This 30% cap applies to each selection stage if there are multiple stages such as written, practical, or interview tests.
  • ※ However, the 30% cap does not apply if the number of applicants is equal to or fewer than the number of available positions, or in restricted competitions where only persons eligible for employment assistance (veterans’ compensation) are eligible to apply.
  • ※ If the number of positions is three or fewer, candidates are selected based on raw scores, and preference points affect only ranking, not qualification. Preference points are not applied if the applicant's evaluation score is less than 40% of the maximum score for the stage.
    
    • - Article 29 (Persons Eligible for Employment Assistance) of Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State
    • - Article 16 (Employment Assistance) of Act on the Honorable Treatment of Persons of Distinguished Service to Independence
    • - Article 20 (Persons Eligible for Employment Assistance) of Act on the Honorable Treatment of Persons of Distinguished Service to the May 18 Democratization Movement and Establishment of Related Organizations
    • - Article 19 (Persons Eligible for Employment Assistance) of Act on Honorable Treatment of Persons of Distinguished Service During Special Missions and Establishment of Related Organizations
    • - Article 33 (Persons Eligible for Employment Assistance) of Act on Support for Persons Eligible for Veterans’ Compensation
    • - Article 7-9 (Employment Assistance) of Act on Assistance to Patients Suffering From Actual or Potential Aftereffects of Defoliants and Establishment of Related Organizations
• ② Persons with Disabilities: Additional 10% of the full score is granted at each evaluation stage
  
  • - Must meet the definition of a person with a disability under Article 3 (Criteria for Qualifying as Person With Disabilities) of Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons With Disabilities, and submit valid proof.*
    *Includes those classified with a disability rating under the Enforcement Decree of Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State

B. Application of Preferential Treatment

• ▪ Preferential treatment is applied only when the applicant checks the relevant option in the application form and submits valid proof.
• ▪ If the applicant qualifies for both employment support (veterans’ compensation) and disability, they must check both categories and submit proof for each in order for both preferences to be applied.

5. Tie-breaking Criteria

• ▪ In the event of a tie, candidates will be ranked and selected in the following order: ➀ Persons eligible for employment support (veterans’ compensation), ➁ Persons with disabilities, ➂ Women in science and technology, ④ Candidates with the highest combined score across all evaluation criteria, and ⑤ Candidates with the highest score in the immediately preceding stage. If a tie occurs in the initial stage, all tied candidates will be allowed to advance to the next stage.

6. Application Period and Submission

• A. Application Period: From Monday, July 14, 2025 to 12:00 PM, Tuesday, July 29, 2025
  • ※ Only applications received by the deadline will be accepted
• B. Submission Method: By e-mail (risprecruit@ibs.re.kr)
  

  ▶ E-mail example

  • - (Subject) [IRIS Post-doc Researcher Application] Applicant Name ○○○ (Field ○○)
  • - (Attached File Name) Post-doc Researcher Application(Applicant Name○○○ (Field ○○))
    ※ The application form and consent to collection/use of personal information are mandatory
• C. Confirmation: Applicants will receive an exam number via email upon successful submission. Please make sure to confirm that your application has been received.
• D. Contact: risprecruit@ibs.re.kr

7. Additional Information

• A. This recruitment follows the “Public Institution Blind Hiring Guidelines” and the “Hiring Standards for R&D Institutions under the Ministry of Science and ICT.”
  • ※ In accordance with these standards, relevant details such as academic background (institution, major, degree, GPA, advisor) and research experience (institution, title, duties) will be collected to verify qualifications and suitability.
• B. If the applicant or someone closely related to the applicant engages in any form of unfair solicitation, coercion, or offers financial incentives during the recruitment process, the offer will be revoked and the applicant will be barred from applying for five years.
• C. If it is confirmed that the applicant was dismissed due to hiring misconduct from IBS or another public institution within the past five years, the offer or appointment will be revoked.
• D. Any disadvantages resulting from failure to read the announcement, errors or omissions in the application form, or inconsistencies between the application and supporting documents are the applicant’s responsibility. Falsified or inconsistent information may result in disqualification or revocation of the offer, including failure in background checks or medical exams.
  • ※ Additional documents (e.g., employment insurance history, income certificates) may be requested to verify employment claims. If inconsistencies are found, further clarification (e.g., employment contracts, salary records) may be required.
• E. If the final selected candidate declines the offer, an alternate candidate from the waiting list may be selected.
• F. If there are no qualified candidates, the position may remain unfilled.
• G. If a current IBS employee is selected for a different job category within IBS, the existing contract will be terminated, and a new salary will be calculated based on the newly assigned role.
• H. For applicants residing overseas or unable to attend in person, remote interviews (e.g., video conference) can be arranged.
• I. A valid photo ID (resident registration card, driver’s license, or passport) is required for identity verification during the interview.
• J. Any reports or appeals related to misconduct in the hiring process can be submitted via email (risprecruit@ibs.re.kr) within 15 days of the final result announcement.
  • * Reports or appeals will be reviewed unless they fall under exceptions such as unrelated issues, violations of personal information or IP laws, etc.
• K. A notice of successful application is only the pre-final stage. The employment contract is formalized only after verification of disqualifications and required documents.
• L. Foreign nationals must secure an appropriate work visa prior to employment. If the visa cannot be obtained, the offer will be revoked.
• M. If the selected candidate is unable to begin work on the official start date due to personal circumstances or internal reasons, the start date can be delayed by up to three months upon mutual agreement.