2024-2 Recruitment Announcement for Researcher Positions at the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems

[Recruitment Area and Openings]
ㅇ Job Category: ①Postdoctoral Research Associate / Postdoctoral Research Associate
ㅇ Recruitment Area: ①Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems
ㅇ Required Qualifications
① - Degree: Doctoral degree (obtained within recent 5 years or to be obtained within 3 months from the expected appointment date)
- Major: Physics or related area
ㅇAffiliation(workplace): Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems(HQ, Daejeon)
ㅇ No. of Openings: ①1

[Preferred qualifications]
ㅇ 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.
ㅇ Women in science, engineering and technology as defined in Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Women Scientists and Technicians

ㅇ Step 1(Document screening)
- 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 five times the number of candidates than open position for the next screening step. Select applicants with the highest average scores (minimum average score: 80).
ㅇ Step 2(Interview screening)
- 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.
- Select up to three 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.

[Application Submission and Period]
ㅇRequired Documents
1. Curriculum vitae including a list of publications (PDF format)
2. Research statement (PDF format)
3. Two recommendation letters (in English)
※ 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)
ㅇ How to apply: e-mail at phw@ibs.re.kr
ㅇ E-mail Title: [2024-2 PCS-(name)]
ㅇ Open and closing dates: Dec. 30, 2024 ~ Jan. 14, 2025 until 18:00 KST