The Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe (CTPU) (http://ctpu.ibs.re.kr) at Institute for Basic Science (http://www.ibs.re.kr), South Korea, invites applications for a Senior researcher position in Theoretical High Energy Physics, with particular emphasis on computational physics, Lattice QCD, Machine learning. The positions can start anytime from December 1st 2022 to 2023. The initial appointment will be for 3 years, and can be renewed subject to the performance review and funding situation*.

The research group at the CTPU involves 5 faculty members (Kiwoon Choi, Jai-chan Hwang, Sanghyeon Chang, Sang Hui Im, and Seung-Joo Lee), as well as 1 YSF fellow and 14 postdoctoral research fellows. We also have affiliate faculty members (Myeonghun Park and Chang Sub Shin, Seodong Shin, and Jeong Han Kim) who are actively working with our group members. The official language at the center is English.

Research interests of our group cover broad areas of theoretical high energy physics and cosmology, including physics beyond the Standard Model, collider phenomenology, dark matter, early Universe cosmology, large scale structure of the Universe, string compactifications and their phenomenological consequences. We have strong ties to the cosmology group at KASI (http://cosmology.kasi.re.kr). We also have close relations with the experimental centers hosted by IBS: the Center for Axion and Precision Physics Research (http://capp.ibs.re.kr) and the Center for Underground Physics (http://cupweb.ibs.re.kr).

Applications should include CV, publication list, research statement, Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information and Application for the Institute for Basic Science(IBS)(attached), and at least three letters of recommendation(※ References letters must be sent to ctpu_recruit@ibs.re.kr directly from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted. Applicants who applied for any positions at the CTPU in 2022, and have already submitted more than three letters of recommendations, will not have to submit recommendations to this recruitment). For full consideration, application materials including the letters should be submitted to ctpu_recruit@ibs.re.kr by November 15, 2022 3pm as KST

* The term can be extended once, and the additional term is maximum 2years.

□ Overview

〇 Job Description for Research Position

- (Senior researcher) Require a Ph.D. degree and a track record of research in their field. Initial employment may be renewed only once. The total length of the contract cannot exceed 5 years and, through an evaluation, may be promoted to senior research fellow during employment.

※ In case of the Center’s closure during employment, the employment contract will be terminated accordingly.

□ Qualifications and Preferences

□ Screening Process

※ The interview can be conducted as video interview

□ Application Submission and Deadline

〇 How to apply : Submit documents to ctpu_recruit@ibs.re.kr

1. CV

2. List of publications

3. Research statement

4. At least 3 Recommendation letters*

5. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information and Application for the Institute for Basic Science(IBS)(attached)

* References letters must be sent to ctpu_recruit@ibs.re.kr directly from the writers and any letters from the applicants will not be accepted

* Applicants who applied for any positions at the CTPU in 2022, and have already submitted more than three letters of recommendations, will not have to submit recommendations to this recruitment

〇 Closing dates : November 15, 2022(3pm as KST)

□ Notes

〇 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.

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 March 1, 2023.

〇 Workplace: Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe, IBS HQ, Daejeon

〇 Inquiries: CTPU Recruitment Manager at +82-42-878-9404 or ctpu_recruit ment@ibs.re.kr