The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a national research institute established under Article 14 of the 「Special Act on the Establishment and Support of the International Science and Business Belt」. Its mission is to secure creative knowledge and fundamental technologies through world-class basic science research.

The Axion Dark Matter Group (DMAG), located at the KAIST Munji Campus in Daejeon, conducts advanced experimental research to search for axions, one of the most promising candidates for dark matter. Through innovative instrumentation and precision measurement techniques, DMAG aims to deepen our understanding of the universe and contribute to the global effort in unveiling the nature of dark matter.

The group is seeking creative and highly motivated researchers who are committed to excellence and eager to contribute to achieving its scientific goals.

□ Recruitment Overview

○ (Recruitment Type) Limited Competitive Recruitment

○ (Field and Number of Positions)

※ 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.

※ The appointment date is negotiable for successful candidates, however the appointment offer may be withdrawn if successful candidates cannot make it to the starting date by June 1, 2026.

o  Qualifications

□ Screening Process

※ Recruitment schedule is subject to change.

※ Reserve candidates may be selected within twice the number of positions available, and their eligibility will be valid for up to three months from the earlier of the scheduled appointment date or the final candidate’s start date.
※ During the validity period of reserve candidates, appointment may be offered in the order of reserve ranking in the following cases:

1.      If the final candidate declines the offer or is disqualified from appointment,

2.      If a vacancy arises due to the early resignation of an appointed employee.

o  Employment Conditions

※ Recruitment schedule is subject to change.

o  Application Submission and Deadline

¡  URL: https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do

¡  Application Method:  

Submit through the IBS recruitment system (fill out CV and attach other required documents)

(Other requirement documents) 

- List of research achievements,

- Research plan

- Two recommendation letters*, consent form for collection and use of personal information, and application confirmation form

  * Recommendation letters must be sent directly by the referees. Letters submitted by the applicant will not be accepted, and only those submitted within the deadline will be considered valid.

¡  Deadline for application submission: December 31^st  2025 (23:59) KST

o  Notes

¡  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

¡  CENS, 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.

¡  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.

¡  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.

¡  If candidates are disqualified due to a background check or a physical examination result, the job offer will be withdrawn.

¡  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.

¡  No applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during the screening process.

¡  If hired, the job category/grade and annual salary will be determined in accordance with IBS rules and regulations.

¡  Inquiries: Recruiting Manager of DMAG（E-mail : dmag_recruit@ibs.re.kr)