2020 B Post Doctoral Research Position in KASI

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Archive Date: 
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Foreign
Institution/Company: 
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
City: 
Daejeon
State/Province: 
Daejeon
Country: 
Korea (Republic of)
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is a government-funded research institute located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. We conduct front-line research in various fields of astronomy, astrophysics and space science, develop astronomical instruments and operate facilities in Korea and overseas. We are currently looking for creative and outstanding postdoctoral scientists.

○ The Areas of Recruitment--------------------------------------
P1_Galaxy clusters: optical surveys, data analysis, and science  (1 Position)
P2_Millimeter wave receiver system development.(1 Position)
P3_GNSS / Ionosphere and Upper Atmosphere(1 Position)
P4_Space Situational Awareness(1 Position)
P5_Astronomical research using survey data (e.g., SDSS4)(1 Position)
P6_IGRINS Postdoctoral position at Center for Large Telescopes (CfLAT)(1 Position)
P7_Astronomical Instrumentation – Development of OIR Spectrograph(1 Position)
P8_Development of Gravitational Wave (GW) Detector Technology(1 Position)
P9_Co-phasing technology development for Segmented mirrors(1 Position)
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  ※ New hires may be appointed as postdocs only if their start date is within 5 years of receiving their PhD. 
  ※ Those currently employed as post-doctoral researchers at KASI are not eligible for application.
  ※ One application out of the 9 areas will be accepted. 


○ Applicants should apply online at https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/post/eng_jobopening
   (by 2020.6.26.(Fri) PM5:00 KST)
○ Candidates must upload
1) A curriculum vitae,
2) Research achievement and plan 
3) 5-year Publication and project list

○ Schedule for the Selection Process
1) Document review: 2020.7.6.(Mon) ~ 2020.7.9.(Thu)
2) Presentation & Interview: 2020.7.27(Mon) ~ 2020.7.31(Fri)
 ※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the applicants through e-mail.
○ Presentation about the Research
1) About the past research achievements and future research plan (PPT 10~15 pages)
2) Duration: 30 minutes including 20 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A
     (This will be adjusted by the number of successful applicants.)
3) For foreigners abroad, the presentation and interview will be conducted via Skype.

○ A photocopy of the diploma should be presented when the candidate joins the KASI. 

○ The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (starting from around 44,400,000 KRW(about 39,400 USD) per annum excluding severance pay) depending on qualification, research budget and financial supplement for health insurance and national pension, one-way airfare to join the KASI (economy class), and a dormitory room for single/double if needed. (dorm fees : 150,000/90,000 KRW) The KASI is committed to increasing its diversity and welcomes applications from women, minorities and people with disabilities.

○ To proceed with a fair recruitment process, the personally identifiable information which is unrelated to one’s work such as name (first name and surname), picture, names of educational institutions, gender, sexual orientation, address, family or relatives cannot be mentioned in the CV, Research plan, or other necessary documents.
○ The applicant is responsible for the disadvantage caused by Error/Mistake, omission and being impossible to contact. 
○ Depending on the results of CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK of applicants from their own countries, the ineligible applicant’s employment will be nullified.
○ If a false information is found in the submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.
○ The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

Application Deadline: 
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, June 26, 2020
Current Status of Position: 
No Status Given (Opted Out)
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/index
Country: 
Korea (Republic of)
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