2025-01 Recruitment Announcement for Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions at the Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids
Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids, Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Pohang, South Korea, invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. The center is located at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) which is the world leading academic institute and surrounded by incredible resources for researchers including Pohang Synchrotron Radiation Facility (PAL) and Pohang X-ray free electron laser (PAL-XFEL). We are seeking for a highly motivated candidate with the scientific background and know-how in materials science and engineering, condensed matter physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering. Detailed research objectives and directions can be found on the webpage (https://www.ibs.re.kr/vdwqs/).
□ Recruitment Details
Recruitment Details
| Category |
Job Category |
Recruitment Area |
Required Qualifications |
Workplace |
No. of Openings |
| ① |
Postdoctoral research associate |
- Low-dimensional quantum material-based devices
- Low-temperature electron transport / Low-temperature quantum
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- Degree: Ph.D. degree in the related field of Recruitment Area (obtained within recent 5 years or to be obtained within 3 months from the expected start date(March 16, 2025))
- Preference: Experiment in related fields preferred
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Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids
(POHANG, POSTECH) |
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| ② |
Postdoctoral research associate |
- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurement
- Exploring the microscopic structures and properties of low-dimensional quantum materials
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- Degree: Ph.D. degree in the related field of Recruitment Area (obtained within recent 5 years or to be obtained within 3 months from the expected start date(March 16, 2025))
- Preference: Experiment in related fields preferred
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- ※ 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
※ 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(KST) |
Content / Required Documents |
| Application Submission |
2024.12.20.(Fri)
~2025.01.06.(Mon) |
(Submission) Submit the application via e-mail (vdwqs@ibs.re.kr)
(Application)
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Publication list
3. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information and Application for the Institute for Basic Science (attached)
※ Additional documents may be requested to be submitted later.
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Stage 1
(Document Screening)
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2025.01.14.(Tue) |
(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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2025.01.24.(Fri) |
(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 |
‘25.03.16.(Sun) |
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 June 16, 2025.
※ Those expected to obtain a Ph.D until May 31, 2025 are ONLY eligible to apply.
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- ※ The schedule above may be subject to change according to the center’s circumstances.
□ Required Documents
Required Documents
| Category |
Detail |
| Document
Screening
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1. Curriculum vitae
2. Publication list
3. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information and 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.
4. 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.
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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. |
□ Term of Employment Contract
Term of Employment Contract
| Category |
Details |
| Workplace |
▪ Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids, IBS (POSTECH, Pohang, South Korea) |
| Contract Terms |
▪ (Postdoctoral research associate) will be eligible to renew employment contract once after the initial term and the total employment period is up to three years. For a contract renew, a research performance evaluation will be conducted and its evaluation score should be required more than 70.
※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.
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| Salary |
▪ According to IBS internal rules (pay-band) |
| Expected
Appointment Date
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▪ March 16, 2025 (Sun)
※ 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 16, 2025.
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□ Application Submission and Period
- 〇 Submission Documents: 1) Curriculum vitae 2) Publication list 3) Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information, Application for the Institute for Basic Science (attached)
- 〇 Submission: via e-mail (vdwqs @ibs.re.kr)
- 〇 Period: December 20, 2024(Fri) ~ January 6, 2025(Mon), (Until KST 18:00)
- ※ E-mail Title :
No of Recruitment Area- Applicant’s name
e.g., ① James LEE
□ 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 The blind hiring process is implemented to ensure that personal information related to bias factors is not provided to the evaluation committee.
- 〇 Applicants take full responsibility for any consequences resulting from omissions and errors found in submitted documents, not submitting required documents, etc. If any information is proven false, the job offer will be withdrawn.
- 〇 The submitted documents may be returned when a request for return is made within three months from the announcement of recruitment results under 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 selected candidates are public officials dismissed for corruption under 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 candidates may be hired if all candidates are found unsuitable during the screening process.
- 〇 If hired, the job category (work level), annual salary, etc. will comply with IBS standards.
- 〇 Inquiries: Responsible staff at the IBS Center for Van der Waals Quantum Solids
(E-mail : vdwqs@ibs.re.kr)
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