2024-1 Recruitment Announcement for Senior Researcher Position at the Theoretical Physics of the Universe
Dr. Miok Park, a Young Scientist Fellow (YSF) at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS, (http://www.ibs.re.kr)) in South Korea, invites applications for one senior researcher position in Theoretical High Energy Physics. Dr. Miok Park leads an independent research group in Particle Theory and Cosmology Group (PTC) in Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe (CTPU) at IBS. If selected for this position, you will join her research group, supported by IBS-YSF funding, and become a member IBS-CTPU-PTC. This affiliation provides access to a broader research community, a comfortable and research-friendly environment, and increased opportunities to interact closely with researchers across diverse fields.
Research Focus: The position focuses on Gravity (especially black holes), Quantum Gravity, or Numerical Relativity.
The expected appointment date is April 1, 2025, and it can be adjusted to earlier or later, but no later than July 1, 2025. (early start preferred)
Appointment Duration:
*Initial appointment: 1 year
*Potential extension: 1 additional year (subject to performance review and funding)
We encourage applications from highly motivated and talented researchers with a strong interest in theoretical high energy physics.
□ Overview
Overview
| No. |
Job Position |
Recruitment Area |
Required Qualifications |
Affiliation
(Workplace) |
Number of openings |
| ① |
Senior Researcher |
High Energy Physics – Theory
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-Degree : Doctoral degree(must be obtained by expected appointment start date( April 1st, 2025))
-Major : Theoretical High Energy Physics,with particular emphasis on Gravity or Quantum Gravity or Numerical Relativity
-Preferences : research experience on BMS, Asymptotic safety, or QFT on curved spacetime
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Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe
(Daejeon, HQ) |
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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.
〇 Research Position Job Description
- (Senior Researcher) Research-oriented personnel with a Ph.D., Initial employment may be renewed only once(Initial appointment: 1 year, Potential extension: 1 additional year).
- ※ Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
□ Qualifications
- [General 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.
- ● Those who completed mandatory military service or exempt from such service, and permitted to travel abroad
- ※ The military service exemption positions(전문연구요원) are not eligible for this announcement.
- [Preferences]
- ● 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
- ※ Apply the highest additional points across all preferences.
- ● Must meet the requirements by the end of the application deadline
□ Screening Process
Screening Process
| Category |
Detail |
Selection criteria |
Required documents |
Step 1
(Document Screening) |
Suitability for the position and for the field of work, excellence of the applicant’s research achievements, overall research activities, proposed research plan, etc. |
Approximately 5 times the number of applicants than the number of vacancies will be selected for the interview in order of the highest scores with the minimum average score of 80. |
Curriculum vitae (CV), List of publications, Research plan (1 page),
2 recommendation letters,
Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information / Application for the IBS(attached) |
Step 2
(Interview Screening) |
Expertise in their field, attitude and communication skills, presentation skills, excellence of their research, development potential and prospect, etc. |
Final candidates will be selected in order of the highest scores with the minimum average score of 80.
※ The procedure allows for a successful candidate and up to two additional waiting list candidates per opening in accordance with the scores
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There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center
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- *A preliminary successful candidate may be determined within the range of two times the number of persons to be hired, and the effect of the preliminary successful candidate shall be limited to three months from the earliest of the scheduled appointment date or the final successful candidate's appointment date.
- *During the validity period of the preliminary successful candidate, ① if the reason for the renunciation of employment or disqualification of the final successful candidate occurs, and ② if recruitment is necessary due to the withdrawal of the appointed employee, the appointment may be made according to the preliminary acceptance order.
- ※ recruitment schedule is subject to change
□ Application Submission and Deadline
- 〇 How to apply: Submit the documents below via e-mail at (ctpu_recruit@ibs.re.kr).
- CV
- List of publications
- One or two pages of research plan
- Consent form & Application for IBS (download on IBS job Board)
- Two reference letters or more*
* References letters must be sent to ctpu_recruit@ibs.re.kr from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted.
- 〇 Deadline for application submission: December 29th 2024 (23:59) KST
※ E-mail Title : E-mail Title : [2024-1 CTPU-①.-Senior Researcher] YYY←Applicant’s name
e.g., [2024-1 CTPU-①.-Senior Researcher] Tom
□ Notes
- 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 CTPU-PTC, 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 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 Successful candidates are expected to start on April 1st, 2025 (subject to change).
- 〇 Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of CTPU-PTC
(Tel: +82 42-878-8122, E-mail : ctpu_recruit@ibs.re.kr)
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