2025-1 Recruitment Announcement for Research Engineering and Research Fellow at the Center for Relativistic Laser Science
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.
The IBS Center for Relativistic Laser Science in Gwangju, Korea invites applications for research positions. Center for Relativistic Laser Science is located at the GIST in Gwangju. The Center is develops world-class, cutting-edge laser technologies and conducts research on the generation and measurement of relativistic high-order harmonic attosecond pulses, as well as the development of stable particle (electron and proton) acceleration technologies. Using these technologies, we aim to experimentally realize strong-field quantum electrodynamics (SF QED) phenomena that occur in extreme conditions, such as collisions between relativistically accelerated particles and light particles (photons). We seek experimental control and measurement techniques for these phenomena, and provide theoretical interpretations in order to gain a fundamental understanding of the physical phenomena occurring in extreme environments.
□ Recruitment Area and Openings
채용분야 및 인원
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Required Qualifications and preferences
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Required Qualifications
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Affiliation
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No. of Openings
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①Research
Engineering |
Technical support for the development of research facility infrastructure |
▪ Degree: Bachelor’s degree or higher (must be obtained by expected appointment start date)
▪ Major: physics, optics, laser related majors
▪ Preferences
- Possession of a degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields
- Master's degree or higher in Physics or related fields
- Relevant work experience and possession of certifications in related fields
- Operation and maintenance of lasers, providing technical support for laser development
- Operation and maintenance of laser-based experimental equipment
- Technical support for applied experiments |
IBS
Center for Relativistic Laser Science
(GIST in Gwangju) |
5 |
②Research
Fellow |
Relativistic laser-plasma physics experiment |
▪ Requirement: Ph.D. degree in physics or related majors (optics, plasma physics, laboratory astrophysics, electrical engineer or equivalent)
▪ Preferences: research experience longer than 5 years after Ph. D. degree in related research fields.
- Experience in research with large laser facility operations |
IBS
Center for Relativistic Laser Science
(GIST in Gwangju) |
1 |
③Research
Fellow |
High power laser experiment |
▪ Requirement: Ph.D. degree in physics or related majors (optics, plasma physics, laboratory astrophysics, electrical engineer or equivalent)
▪ Preferences: research experience longer than 5 years after Ph. D. degree in related research fields.
- Experience in research with large laser facility operations |
IBS
Center for Relativistic Laser Science
(GIST in Gwangju) |
1 |
※ Submission of application to multiple areas is not acceptable.
※ 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.
□ Screening Process
Screening Process
| Category |
Schedule (Expected) |
Detail
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Step 1
(Application Submission) |
Jan.17(Fri.)
~ Feb.3(Mon.) |
∘Application method: Submit application documents via email to pyj0694@ibs.re.kr
∘Required Documents(Research Engineering): Application for the Institute for Basic science, Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information
∘Required Documents(Research Fellow): CV, R①esearch Proposal (1-page PDF, in English), At least one letter of Recommendation, Personal Information collection and use consent form (attached), Application confirmation form (attached)
*The letter of recommendation must be submitted directly by the recommender; recommendation submitted by the applicant will not be accepted. |
Step 2
(Document screening) |
~Feb.05. |
∘Review items: Relevance to the recruitment area, expertise in research achievement, work capability, development potential, etc.
∘Eligibility: Applicants who have met the required qualification
∘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). |
Step 3
(Interview screening) |
~Feb.10. |
∘Review items: Expertise in the recruitment area, presentation skill, attitude, problem solving skills, development potential, fluency in foreign languages(English), etc.
∘Eligibility: Applicants who pass the document screening
∘Select the final candidates with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80) within the number of openings. |
| Appointment |
April,1
2025 |
∘ If necessary, the appointment date can be adjusted.
※ However, the appointment offer may be withdrawn if the successful candidates cannot make it within July 1, 2025.
※ If the appointment is made earlier than the scheduled appointment date, the eligibility of their candidates will be determined as of the actual appointment date.
※ If the appointment is made later than the scheduled appointment date, the eligibility of their candidates will be determined as of the scheduled appointment date. |
※ 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 center’s circumstances.
□ Required Documents
Required Documents
| Category |
Detail |
Step 1
(Document screening) |
(Research Engineering)
1.Application for the Institute for Basic science (attached)
2.Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached) |
(Research Fellow)
1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications and preprints (PDF format)
2. Research statement 1 page (PDF format)
3. At least 1 recommendation letter
※ Letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered.
4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
5. Application for the institute for Basic Science (attached)
6. 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. |
Step 2
(Interview screening) |
※ There can be additional required documents according to the situation at the center |
□ Term of employment contract
- 〇 (Research Engineering) Employment is guaranteed until their Center closes after passing a review, which takes place before the end of the initial employment of 2 years (renewal every 2 years).
- 〇 (Research Fellow) Employment is guaranteed until their Center closes after passing a review, which takes place before the end of the initial employment of 2 years (renewal every 2 years).
□ 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
□ Application Submission and Period
- 〇 How to apply: e-mail at pyj0694@ibs.re.kr
* Recommendations letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered
- 〇 E-mail Title for applicants: [2025-1-CoReLS – (Engineering) – YYY(name)]
[2025-1-CoReLS-(Fellow)-YYY(name)]
- 〇 Open and closing dates: January 17, 2025 ~ February 3, 2025 (Until 18:00 KST)
- 〇 Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents including recommendation letters by the deadline, your application shall not be accepted.
□ Other Information
- 〇 To secure excellent researchers, a flexible application of the blind hiring policy has been implemented, broadening the scope of information to be collected (e.g., academic background, schools, duration of degree completion, reference letters [including referees’ information], and work experience). However, personal information that can identify the applicant, such as gender and age, is still not collected.
- 〇 CoReLS, 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 Workplace: IBS Center for Relativistic Laser Science, GIST, Gwangju
- 〇 Inquiries: pyj0694@ibs.re.kr
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