2022-1 Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions at the Planetary Atmospheres Group, Daejeon, South Korea

The Planetary Atmospheres Group (PAG) invites researchers with high motivation for Venus atmospheric research. The successful applicants will collaborate with Dr. Yeon Joo Lee, the Chief Investigator (CI) of PAG. The work will involve analyzing Venus data and conducting ground-based observations, including data reduction. The ground-based observations will be coordinated with space missions such as JAXA’s Akatsuki, ESA-JAXA’s BepiColombo, and ESA’s EnVision. Experience with analysis of telescope or spacecraft data like images or spectra is desired, and good knowledge of radiative transfer models is preferred. The successful applicants will have opportunities to mentor internship students in PAG. Collaboration with national and international teams will be strongly supported.

Two positions are available.

One Senior Researcher position: Applicants must have research experience in planetary atmospheric science (or equivalent field) for 5 years or more after their Ph.D. The initial duration of the position is two years with possible extension for up to three additional years. The gross annual salary is 84 million KRW.

One Postdoctoral Research Associate position: Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. within the 5 years prior to Oct 1st, 2022, in the field of planetary science, atmospheric sciences, astronomy, physics, or a related field. The initial duration of the position is two years with possible extension for one additional year. The gross annual salary is 60 million KRW.

The starting date of the positions is negotiable, but not earlier than Oct 1st, 2022. Relocation expenses to move to Korea will be reimbursed (one way).

□ Required documents to apply for the positions

• 1. Cover letter (1page)
• 2. CV(including a complete list of publications)
• 3. Statement of the applicant's research experience and research interest (1-2 pages)
• 4. Consent to collection and use of personal information for the purpose of recruitment (see the attached document)
• 5. 3 recommendation letters

Applicants must send documents 1-4 to recruit1@ibs.re.kr by Aug. 22^nd, 2022 (18:00 KST) and arrange for their recommendation letters to be sent to recruit1@ibs.re.kr by Aug. 22^nd, 2022 (18:00 KST) by their references directly. Recommendation letters forwarded by the applicant will not be considered. All documents should be sent in PDF format. The title of e-mails should be “[2022-1 Applying for Research Associate positions at the Planetary Atmospheres Group – (Senior or Postdoctoral) – (name of applicant)]”

□ Recruitment Area and Openings

• * 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.

□ 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

• ※ The interview will be conducted online.

□ 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 PAG, 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 Workplace: Planetary Atmospheres Group, Daejeon, South Korea (IBS headquarters)
• 〇 In case of the Group’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
• 〇 Inquiries: recruit1@ibs.re.kr