2025-1 Recruitment Announcement for Researcher Position at the IBS Center for Algorithmic and Robotized Synthesis
The 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 Algorithmic and Robotized Synthesis invites creative and dynamic candidates who will help us to achieve our goals.
□ Recruitment Details
Recruitment Area and Openings
Work
Position |
Area |
Required Qualification |
Work Place |
No. of Openings |
| Research staff/
Researcher |
Algorithmic and Robotized Synthesis |
(Degree) Master
(Major) Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Material Science, Physics, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biophysics or Biology
(Preference) In study of mathematics, AI, organic chemistry, biochemistry. |
UNIST campus
(Ulsan) |
2 |
※ Please refer to the job description for detailed information.
[Position Description]
Researcher: Earned a bachelor’s degree or above and have excellent research competence in their field. Reappointment after its initial appointment is doable within the total appointment period of 5 years.
□ General Qualifications and Preferences
- [General Qualification]
- • Those who are qualified under Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act and IBS regulations.
- • Those who do not fall under Article 82 of the Act on Anti-corruption and the Establishment and Operation of the Anti-corruption & Civil Rights Commission.
- • Those who are not restricted from traveling abroad and have completed mandatory military service or are exempted from such service. *If the applicant holds their own slot/quota(“TO”) for Technical Research Personnel with the Korean Military Manpower Administration, and wishes to transfer, they are eligible to apply.
- • Those who meet the eligibility criteria as of the application deadline.
- [Preference]
- • Additional points will be given at each screening stage for persons with disabilities under Article 3 and 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, or persons eligible for employment assistance under Article 29 of the Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons, ETC. of Distinguished Service to the State.
- 5 additional points for those who submit a certificate of disability.
- 5 or 10 additional points for those who submit a certificate of employment protection for national war veterans.
※If both additional points are applicable, only one higher score will be given.
※For those eligible for employment assistance under Article 31 Paragraph 3 of the Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons, ETC. of Distinguished Service to the State, such additional points will not be applied; if the evaluation score is below 40 points, or if the number of openings is three or fewer. (However, this does not apply when the number of applicants is less than or equal to the number of openings.)
- • Those who are “women in science, engineering, and technology” under Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians.
□ Screening Stage
Screening Stage
| Stage |
Expected Schedule |
Procedure |
| Application Submission |
2025.02.26.
~ 2025.03.13.(KST) |
• (Submission) submit application via e-mail
• (Application) CV, consent and application forms(forms attached), supporting documents for persons with disability or eligible for veterans’ benefit(if applicable). |
Document Screening
(expected) |
2025.03.19. |
• (Review Criteria) Relevancy to the recruitment field, Excellence in research achievements, Job competence, Potential for development.
• (Screening Method) Based on the candidate’s average points drawn from all panel members, select applicants within three times the number of candidates than the number of openings for the next stage, candidates shall be selected in the highest average scores order (minimum average score: 80). Yet if multiple candidates have the same average score, they will al so be considered for the next stage.
※ Only successful candidates will be informed for the next stage. |
Interview Screening
(expected) |
2025.03.26. |
• (Review Criteria) Expertise in the recruitment area, Attitude and presentation skill, Problem-solving ability, Potential for development.
• (Screening Method) Based on candidates’ average points drawn from all panel members, candidates who receive the highest average points (minimum average score: 80) are selected as final candidates for appointment. The number of final candidates will not exceed the number of openings.
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| Appointment |
2025.05.01.~ |
• Appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates.
※The appointment offer may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it by the end of July
※Applicants who expect to obtain a master's degree after May 2, 2025, are not considered eligible for application |
- ※ The expected schedule above is subject to change.
□ Required Documents
Required Documents
| Stage |
Documents to submit |
Notes |
| Document Screening |
• CV, consent and application forms (forms attached)
※ Blind hiring process will be implemented to minimize bias in the selection process by ensuring that all personally identifiable information is removed from candidates’ resumes and applications.
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Submit application documents via e-mail
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• Supporting documents for persons with disability 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.
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| Appointment |
• Photocopy of the graduation certificate of the highest academic degree or diploma |
Only the appointment candidates will be asked to submit |
| • Full transcripts of the completed curricula equivalent to college or higher |
| • Photocopy of certificates(if applicable) |
| • Employment certificates from previous companies(if applicable) |
| • List of research accomplishments(if applicable) |
| • Other documents required for appointment will be asked |
□ Job Position Overview
Job Position Overview
| Overview |
| Workplace |
• Center for Algorithmic and Robotized Synthesis(UNIST campus/Ulsan) |
| Contract |
• (Researcher) Reappointment after its initial appointment is doable within the total appointment of 5 years.
※ The employment contract will be maintained until the abolition of the Center, if the Center is determined to be abolished during the contract period.
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| Salary |
• According to the internal rules(pay-band)
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| Expected Appointment Date |
• 2025.05.01
※ 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 the end of July
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□ Application Submission
- 〇 Submission: CV, consent and application forms and others via e-mail (inelee@ibs.re.kr)
- 〇 Submission Period: 2025.02.26. ~ 2025.03.13.(KST)
□ Other Information
- • To secure outstanding research personnel in alignment with the recruitment field, the blind recruitment system will be flexibly applied, considering the unique characteristics of research positions. Additionally, the scope of collected information will be expanded to include academic background, degree-granting institution, duration of degree completion, recommendation letters (including recommender information), and career history. However, personal information that could reveal the applicant’s identity, such as gender and age, will still be excluded.
- • Blind hiring process will be implemented to minimize bias in the selection process by ensuring that all personally identifiable information is removed from candidates’ resumes and applications..
- • Applicants are fully responsible for any disadvantages resulting from errors, omissions, or failure to submit required documents. If any submitted information is found to be false, the job offer will be revoked.
- • In accordance with Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Fair Recruitment Procedure Act, documents submitted at the request of the institute may be returned if the applicant requests a return within three months after the final recruitment results are announced.
- • If a candidate is deemed ineligible based on background checks or medical examination results, the job offer will be revoked.
- • If a candidate is found to have been dismissed due to misconduct as stipulated in Article 82 of the Act on the Prevention of Corruption and the Establishment and Management of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the appointment will be revoked.
- • If no candidates are deemed suitable through the screening process, no hiring may take place.
- • Upon hiring, job classification, salary, and other employment conditions will be determined in accordance with the institute’s regulations..
- • Inquiries: Responsible staff at the IBS Operational Support Team on UNIST campus
(e-mail: inelee@ibs.re.kr, 052-217-5756)
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