2024-2 Recruitment Announcement for Senior Research Fellow at the Discrete Mathematics Group

The IBS Discrete Mathematics Group (DIMAG) in Daejeon, Korea invites applications for one senior research fellow position.

DIMAG is a research group that was established on December 1, 2018 at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), led by Chief Investigator, Dr. Sang-il Oum. DIMAG is located at the headquaters of IBS in Daejeon, South Korea, a city of 1.5 million people.

Website: https://dimag.ibs.re.kr/

Currently, DIMAG consists of researchers from various countries and the work is done in English. DIMAG is co-located with the IBS Extremal Combinatorics and Probability Group (ECOPRO).

Successful candidates for this position are expected to have research experience in Discrete Mathematics, in particular in Structural Graph theory, Combinatorial Optimization, Matroid Theory, and Algorithms, for 10 years or more after their Ph.D.’s. The appointment is initially for two years and can be extended further after reviews of the research performance until the group’s closure or the retirement age. The starting annual salary is no less than KRW 96,000,000, if the successful candidate has 10 years or more research experience after Ph.D.’s.

The expected appointment date is June 1, 2025, and it can be adjusted to earlier or later, but no later than September 1, 2025. This is purely research position and will have no teaching duties.

A complete application packet should include:
• AMS standard cover sheet (preferred) or cover letter (PDF format)
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and preprints (PDF format)
• Research statement (PDF format)
• Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information & Application for the IBS (PDF file)

For full consideration, applicants should email all the items to dimag@ibs.re.kr by August 19, 2024, 18:00 KST.

DIMAG encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Suggested E-mail subject from applicants: [DIMAG – name]
e.g., [DIMAG – PAUL ERDOS]

□ Recruitment Area and Openings

Recruitment Area and Openings

Job Category	Recruitment Area	Required Qualifications	Workplace	No. of openings
Senior Research Fellow	Discrete Mathematics	▪ Degree: Doctoral degree as of the expected appointment date ▪ Major: Research field related with Discrete Mathematics ▪ Preferences: more than 10 years of research experience in the recruitment area after Ph.D. degree	Discrete Mathematics Group(HQ, Daejeon)	1
Total				1

※ The final number of appointees may change according to the screening results and please refer to the job description for more detailed information on the work duties/responsibilities and qualifications.

□ 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

□ Screening Process

Screening Process

Category	Schedule (Expected) YY.MM.DD	Detail
Application Submission	August 1~ August 19, 2024	(Submission) submit the applications via email: dimag@ibs.re.kr
Step 1 (Document screening)	August 27, 2024	∘ Review items: Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise in research achievement, work capability, development potential, etc. ∘ Select up to seven times the number of candidates than open positions for the next screening step. Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80). ※ The result will be sent by email.
Step 2 (Interview screening)	September 6, 2024	∘ Review items: Expertise in the recruitment area, presentation skill, attitude, problem solving skills, development potential, fluency in foreign languages (English), etc. ∘ Select the final candidates with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80) within the number of openings. Select up to three times the number of candidates than open positions for the waiting list. ※ 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. ※ The result will be sent by email.
Appointment	June 1, 2025	∘ If necessary, the appointment date can be adjusted, including early appointment. ※ However, the appointment offer may be withdrawn if the successful candidates cannot make it until September 1, 2025.

※ The interview can be conducted in video interview according to the research group’s circumstances.

※ The schedule above may be subject to change according to the research group’s circumstances.

※ There can be additional required documents for successful candidates.

□ Required Documents

Required Documents

Category	Detail
Step 1 (Document screening)	1. AMS standard cover sheet(preferred) or cover letter (PDF format) 2. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints (PDF format) 3. Research statement (PDF format) 4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information & Application for the IBS (attached) [Optional] Supporting documents for persons with disabilities or eligible for veterans’ benefit (if applicable)
Step 2 (Interview screening)	※ There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the group.

□ Term of Employment Contract

〇 (Senior Research Fellow) : If the evaluation conducted by the IBS is passed before the expiration of the initial contract (2 years), it is possible to renew the contract (in 2-year increments) until the termination of the research group.

※ In case of the Group’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

※ The appointment would be finally determined in accordance with IBS Personnel Committee’s review.

□ Application Submission and Deadline

• 〇 How to apply: e-mail at dimag@ibs.re.kr
• 〇Suggested E-mail subject from applicants: [DIMAG – name]
  e.g., [DIMAG - PAUL ERDOS]
• 〇 Required Documents
  • 1. AMS standard cover sheet(preferred) or cover letter (PDF format)
  • 2. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints (PDF format)
  • 3. Research statement (PDF format)
  • 4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal
  Information & Application for the IBS (attached)
• 〇 Open and closing dates: August 1, 2024 ~ August 19, 2024, 18:00 KST
• Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents, your application shall not be accepted.

□ 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 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: dimag@ibs.re.kr