2024-12 Recruitment Announcement for Senior Researcher and
Postdoctoral Research Associate Position at the Center for Vascular Research
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.
Center for Vascular Research, led by Director Gou Young KOH, is dedicated to achieving groundbreaking discoveries, conceptual advances, and paradigm shifts in vascular biology through fundamental research. The center's primary focus includes gaining a deeper understanding of "organotypic" endothelial cell heterogeneity, angiogenesis, lymphangiogenesis, cardiogenesis, vascular remodeling, and vascular niche.
□ Recruitment Area and Openings
Recruitment Area and Openings
| Job Category
Recruitment Area |
Recruitment Area
|
Required Qualifications and Major |
Affiliation
(Workplace) |
T.O |
| ① |
Senior Researcher |
Vascular Biology
(PI:Gou Young KOH) |
▪ Degree: Doctoral degree (must be obtained by expected appointment start date(March 1, 2025))
▪ (Major) biology, vascular biology, immunology, molecular cell biology and bioinformatics, or other related fields
▪ (Preferred) Experience in animal experiments |
Center for Vascular Research/
KAIST
(Daejeon) |
1 |
| ② |
Postdoctoral Research
Associate |
Vascular Biology
(PI:Won Suk CHUNG) |
▪ Degree: Doctoral degree
- Those who do not exceed 5 years after obtaining doctoral degree, or those who are expected to obtain a doctoral degree within 3 months from the expected appointment start date(March 1, 2025)
▪ (Major) biology, vascular biology, immunology, molecular cell biology and bioinformatics, or other related fields
▪ (Preferred) Experience in animal experiments |
1 |
| Total |
2 |
- ※ Please note that applications can be submitted to ONLY ONE recruitment area.
- ※ 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.
□ 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
- ▪ Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians
- ※ If there is an overlap in additional points, only the highest score will be awarded.
□ Screening Process
Screening Process
| Category |
Schedule
(Expected)
YY.MM.DD |
Contents / Required Documents |
| Application Submission |
2024.12.5.
~2024.12.20. 18:00 (KST) |
▪ eadline: 2024.12.20.(Fri) 18:00 (Korean Standard Time)
▪ (Submission) submit application via e-mail
- (Biomedical) Job Category ①,② ibs_biomed@ibs.re.kr
▪ (Application)
1. CV and List of Publications (as Separate Word file)
2. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information, Application for the Institute for Basic Science (Attached)
3. supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for veterans’ benefit (if applicable)
※ Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents, your application shall not be accepted. Please make sure that you provide the consent form.
|
Step 1
(Document Screening) |
2024.12.30.
~2025.1.2. |
▪ (Review Criteria) Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise, work capability, development potential, etc.
▪ (Screening Method) Select up to three times the number of candidates than open positions for the next screening step.
※ Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80).
※ Results will be sent by email. |
Step 2
(Interview screening) |
2025.1.13.
~2025.1.15. |
▪ (Review Criteria) Expertise in the recruitment area, presentation skill, attitude, problem solving skills, development potential, fluency in foreign languages(English), etc.
▪ (Screening Method) Select the final candidates with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80) within the number of openings
※ There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center
※ Results will be sent by email.
※ Select up to two times the number of candidates than open position for the waiting list. |
| Appointment |
2025.3.1. |
※ 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 June 1, 2025. |
※ The interview can be conducted in video interview.
※ The schedule above may be subject to change according to the center’s circumstances.
□ Required Documents
Required Documents
| Stage |
Required Documents |
Notes |
| Document Screening |
1. CV / List of Publications (as Word file)
2. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information, Application for the Institute for Basic Science (attached)
※ Blind hiring process will be implemented, and personal information related to bias factors will not be provided to the committee. |
Submit application documents via e-mail |
supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for veterans’ benefit(if applicable)
※The pertaining documents will only be used to confirm the pertaining qualification. Blind hiring process will be implemented. |
| Interview screening |
Photocopy of the graduation certificate of the highest academic degree of diploma |
Only finalist
will be asked to submit |
| Full transcripts of the completed curricula equivalent to college of higher |
| Photocopy of certificates(if applicable) |
| Employment certificates from previous companies(if applicable) |
| List of research accomplishments(if applicable) |
| Other documents required for appointment |
□ Job Position Overview
Job Position Overview
| Category |
Contents |
| Workplace |
IBS KAIST Campus Institute for Biomedical Science and Chemistry (Daejeon)
▪ Job Category ①~② : Center for Vascular Research |
| Contract |
▪ (Senior Researcher) Contract renewal after initial contract is available within total 5 years
▪ (Postdoctoral Research Associate) A position to conduct research training and research for a certain period of time to deepen research expertise and abilities. Those who do not exceed 5 years after obtaining their doctoral degrees, or those who are expected to obtain their doctoral degree within 3 months by the time of appointment. Contract renewal after initial contract is available within total 3 years, if the performance review rating is more than the average score of 70.
※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly. |
| Salary |
▪ According to the internal rules (pay-band) |
Expected
Appointment Date |
▪ March 1, 2025
※ 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 June 1, 2025 |
□ Application Submission and Period
- 〇 Submission Documents: 1) CV(word file), 2) List of Publications(word file), 3) Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information, Application for the Institute for Basic Science (attached)
- 〇 Submission: via e-mail
Biomedical) Job Category ①,② : ibs_biomed@ibs.re.kr
- 〇 E-mail Title : 2024-12-Research Position-Job Category-Applicant’s name
e.g., 2024-12-Research Position-①-Gildong HONG
- 〇 Period: December 5, 2024(Thu) ~ December 20, 2024(Fri) 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.
- 〇 Inquiries: Responsible staff of Institute for Biomedical Science and Chemistry
(Tel: 042-878-9884, E-mail : ibs_biomed@ibs.re.kr )
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