2025-02 Recruitment Announcement
for Senior Research Fellow Positions at the Center for Geometry
and Physics
The
IBS Center for Geometry and Physics (IBS-CGP) invites applications for several Senior
Research Fellow 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 topology, mirror symmetry, 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.
Detailed research objectives and directions can be found on the webpage (https://www.ibs.re.kr/cgp/).
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Recruitment Details
Job Category
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Recruitment Area
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Required Qualifications
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Workplace
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No. of Openings
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Research staff/
Senior Research Fellow
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l Symplectic topology, algebraic geometry
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· Degree: Ph.D. degree in the related field such as symplectic
topology, algebraic geometry (to be obtained before the expected start date(August
1, 2026))
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Center
for Geometry and Physics, IBS
(POSTECH,
Pohang)
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No applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during
the screening process. Please refer to the job description (attached) for details such as job category, job duties, and
preferences, etc.
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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.
• Must meet the
requirements by the end of the application deadline.
[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)
- 5 additional points for those who submit the certificate
of disabilities
- 5/10 additional points
for those who submit the certificate of employment protection for the
national war veteran
※ If there is an overlap in additional
points, only the highest score will be awarded.
• Women in
science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on
Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians
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Screening Process
Category
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Schedule
(Expected)
YY.MM.DD(KST)
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Content / Required Documents
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Application Submission
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‘25.07.11.(Fri)
~‘25.09.08.(Mon)
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(How to
apply) Online application through the
website
- URL: https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do
※ Additional documents may be requested to be submitted
later.
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Stage 1
(Document Screening)
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‘25.09.24.(Wed)
~‘25.09.26.(Fri)
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(Review
Criteria) Suitability for the field of
employment, excellence in research achievements, job competence, potential
for development and latent capability, etc.
(Screening
Method) Select applicants with the
highest average scores (minimum average score: 80). Select up to three times
the number of candidates than opened positions for the next screening step.
※ The result will be sent by e-mail.
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Stage 2
(Interview screening)
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‘25.10.22.(Wed)
~‘25.10.27.(Mon)
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(Review
Criteria) Expertise in the field of
employment, presentation skills and attitude, problem-solving ability,
potential for development and latent capability, etc.
(Screening
Method) Select the final candidates with
the highest average scores (minimum average
score: 80) within the number of openings
※ Select up to two times the number of candidates than open
positions for the waiting list.
※ When the applicants are not competent
enough, the IBS may select the final candidates less than the number of
openings.
※ The result will be sent by e-mail.
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Appointment
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‘26.08.01.(Sat)
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The appointment date is
negotiable for successful candidates.
※ The appointment offer may be withdrawn if
successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date by November 1, 2026.
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※ The interview can be conducted in video interview
according to the research center’s circumstances.
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The schedule above may be subject to change according to the center’s
circumstances.
※ In case the final successful candidate cannot be
appointed due to withdrawal or disqualification, appointments can be made in
accordance with the ranking of potential successful candidates. However, the effective
period of the potential successful candidate is limited to a maximum of 3
months from the earlier of either the expected appointment date or the
appointment date of the original successful candidate.
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Required Documents
Category
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Detail
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Document
Screening
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[Required]
1. Cover
letter
- Free
format, as PDF file
2.
Research Statement
- Free
format, as PDF file
3. At
least 3 recommendation Letters
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Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender through the
link provided based on the information entered during the online application
process. Applicants are responsible for confirming with their recommenders
that the recommendation request email has been received and should follow up
as needed.
4.
Application for the IBS and Consent to Collection and Use of Personal
Information
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Attached format, as PDF file
※ Blind hiring process will be implemented, and personal information
related to bias factors will not be provided to the committee.
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[Optional]
1.
Supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for employment
assistance(if applicable)
※ The pertaining documents will
only be used to confirm the pertaining qualification. Blind hiring process
will be implemented.
2. Publications
/ Talks / Honors and awards / Teaching
- Free format, as PDF file
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Appointment
(Only the
successful candidates will be asked to submit)
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※ There
can be additional required documents such as the graduation certificate of
the highest academic degree or diploma, etc., according to the IBS employment
regulations.
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Term of Employment Contract
Category
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Details
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Workplace
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▪ Center
for Geometry and Physics, IBS (POSTECH, Pohang, South Korea)
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Contract
Terms
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▪ (Senior
research fellow) Research-oriented personnel with a Ph.D., If the individual
passes a separately designated evaluation before the expiration of the
initial contract (2 years), reappointment is possible in 2-year increments
until the Center closes. After the final interview, appointment decisions will
be by the IBS HR committee
※ In case of the
Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be
terminated accordingly.
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Salary
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▪ According to IBS internal rules
(pay-band)
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Expected
Appointment
Date
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▪ August 1, 2026 (Sat)
※ The appointment
date is negotiable for successful candidates, however the appointment offer
may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date
by November 1, 2026.
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□ Application
Submission and Period
〇 How to apply:
Online application through the website
- URL:
https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do
〇 Submission Documents(Upload in PDF file format)
- 1) Cover letter 2) Research Statement 3) At least 3 recommendation Letters 4)
Application for the IBS and Consent to Collection and Use of Personal
Information (attached)
〇 Period: July 11, 2025(Fri) ~ September 8, 2025(Mon),
(Until KST 18:00)
□ Other Information
〇 The revised guidelines of the Ministry of
Employment and Labor, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance (revision on 3
Nov. 2022, implementation on 1 Jan. 2023) have allowed a flexible application
of the blind hiring policy to secure excellent researchers, thereby broadening
the scope of information to be collected (e.g., academic background, schools,
period spent on obtaining degrees, reference letters [including referees’
information] and experience). However, personal information that can identify
the applicant (e.g., gender and age) is still not collected.
〇 Institute for Biomedical Science and
Chemistry and 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 fully 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 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.
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Inquiries: Responsible staff at the IBS
Center for Geometry and Physics(E-mail : cgp@ibs.re.kr)
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