Senior Researcher
Full Time/Postdoctoral
Education
17 Nov 2024
Yuseong-gu
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
85 / 100
Offer value
High value due to the reputation of the Institute for Basic Science, broad research topics allowed, and potential for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Prestigious institute with a focus on cutting-edge physics research.
- Flexibility in start dates and potential for contract extension.
- Collaborative environment with a wide range of research topics.
Pros
- Work within a prestigious research institute focused on cosmology and astrophysics.
- Opportunity to explore a wide range of topics crucial to contemporary physics.
- Flexible start date and potential for term extension based on performance.
Cons
- Competitive selection process among highly qualified candidates.
- Limited initial contract duration could be a concern for job security.
- Language proficiency in English may be a barrier for some applicants.
Who it's for
Postdoctoral • On-site
Good fit
- Recent Ph.D. graduates in relevant fields.
- Researchers aiming to contribute to significant scientific debates.
- Candidates interested in theoretical and interdisciplinary research.
Not recommended for
- Individuals without extensive research backgrounds.
- Candidates seeking positions with less expectation for publication.
- Those who prefer predictable and non-competitive work environments.
Motivation fit
Desire to engage in advanced theoretical research.Interest in contributing to a collaborative scientific community.Readiness for potential international collaboration and publication.
Key skills
Theoretical cosmologyAstroparticle physicsResearch design and implementationInterdisciplinary collaboration
Score: 85/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
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/ctpu-cga), South Korea, invites applications for senior researcher positions in Theoretical Cosmology, Gravity and Astro(particle) physics, which can start any time before December 16th, 2025 as long as all requirements are met at the point of starting time.* The position can begin, for example, from March 1st, 2025 or from October 1st, 2025 etc. The initial appointment will be for 2 years, and can be extended for an additional year subject to the performance review and funding situation**. Any field and/or topic is welcome as long as it is related to cosmology, gravity, and (astro)particle physics. For example, observational cosmology, dark matter, neutrino physics, quantum information, and so on are also welcome in addition to standard theoretical cosmology, gravity, and particle physics.
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 CV, publication list, research statement, Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information / Application for IBS (download on IBS job Board), and at least three letters of recommendation. For full consideration, application materials including the letters should be submitted by December 8th, 2024, through Academic Jobs Online.
You can download Consent form & Application for the Institute for IBS file and find out more information from the below link:
IBS job Board: https://www.ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/view.do?pageIndex=1&searchCondition=&searchKeyword=&idx=1807
* Up to 3 months deferral is negotiable, but doctoral degree must be obtained before December 16th, 2025, even in that case.
** Though the official title is âSeniorâ Researcher, itâs just an official one. This recruitment is effectively for postdoctoral researchers including fresh ones.
** The term can be extended once, and the additional term is 1 year. A researcher with an exceptionally good performance might get a longer additional term. (The additional term cannot exceed 3 years)
