2025-1 Recruitment Announcement for Senior Research Fellow Positions* at the CTPU-CGA(Cosmology, Gravity, and Astroparticle physics)

The Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe, Cosmology, Gravity, and Astroparticle Physics Group (CTPU-CGA) at Institute for Basic Science (http://www.ibs.re.kr), South Korea, invites applications for senior researcher fellow positions in Theoretical Cosmology, Gravity and Astro(particle) physics, which can start anytime in October 2025 – March 2026 (later time is negotiable). The initial appointment will be for 2 years, and can be renewed every two years until the Center closes, subject to the performance review and funding situation*

We recently initiated a new center called CTPU-CGA in CTPU led by the director, Masahide Yamaguchi, from March 2023. We will jointly organize the CTPU with another center CTPU-PTC led by the director, Kiwoon Choi, but the budget, organization, and recruitment are completely independent. The official language at the center is English. Research interests of our group cover broad areas of theoretical cosmology, gravity, astroparticle physics, and related areas.

Applications should include a CV, a publication list, a research statement, and at least five letters of recommendation (with all personal information removed—see details in "Required Documents") and an IBS application form (available for download on the IBS Job Board). For full consideration, all application materials, including the letters, should be submitted by April 27, 2025, through Academic Jobs Online. You can download Application for the Institute for IBS file and find out more information from the below link

IBS job Board: Subjected to be guided later

*Please notice that this recruitment is different from another recruitment for Senior Research Position, which is the recruitment of a standard postdoctoral fellow (2+1 years’ contract). On the other hand, this recruitment could have a longer contract like a non-tenured faculty.

□ Overview

• 〇 Research Position Job Description
  • - (Senior research fellow) Research-oriented personnel with a Ph.D., If the individual passes a separately designated evaluation before the expiration of the initial contract (2 years), reappointment is possible in 2-year increments until the Center closes. After the final interview, appointment decisions will be by the IBS HR committee.
• ※ Note: In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Qualifications

• [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.
• [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)
• ● Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians

□ Screening Process

※ The schedule may change according to the situation at IBS

□ Selection and Appointment Criteria for Reserve Candidates

• 〇 Among those who scored an average of 80 or above in the final evaluation but were not selected for appointment, twice the number of available positions will be selected as reserve candidates.
• 〇 The validity period for reserve candidates is three months from the earlier of either the scheduled appointment date or the actual appointment date of the selected candidate. Appointment from the reserve list will be made in the order of ranking under the following circumstances:
  • ① If a selected candidate declines the appointment or is found ineligible.
  • ② If the appointed employee resigns within the reserve candidate validity period, and a replacement is required.

□ Application Submission and Deadline

• 〇 How to apply: Submit the documents via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org)
• Required documents
  • : Blind hiring process will be implemented to reduce the risk of bias in the hiring decision and block out any and all identification details from candidate's resume and applications.
  • 1. CV
    • - Submit a blinded CV with the following information removed: Name, Email, Website, Photo, Phone Number, Degree, and Work Experience Years.
  • 2. publication list
    • - Submit a blinded version, with the candidate's personal information and the authors' names removed.
  • 3. research statement
    • - Submit a blinded version, with the candidate's personal information removed.
  • 4. Application for IBS
    • - Download from the IBS Job Board and submit the completed form.
      * Using a different form will result in an incomplete application.
  • 5. Letters of Recommendation
    • - Submit at least five letters, a blinded version (with the candidate’s Name, Degree Years, and Work Experience Years removed).
      * Failure to submit any of documents mentioned above will result in an incomplete application.
• Deadline for application submission: April 27, 2025 (24:00) KST

□ Notes

• 〇 CTPU-CGA, 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 December 16, 2025
  ※ The appointment date is negotiable; however, if the candidate is unable to start by March 16, 2026, the appointment may be canceled. Appointment prior to the scheduled date is possible through mutual agreement, and in such cases, eligibility will be assessed based on the actual appointment date.
• Workplace: CTPU-CGA, IBS HQ, Daejeon
• 〇 Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of CTPU-CGA
  (E-mail : ctpu-cga_recruit@ibs.re.kr)