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Research Positions at the Planetary Atmospheres Group/Institute for Basic Science, South Korea
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Institute for Basic Science (IBS)
Department
Planetary Atmospheres Group
Number of Positions Available
3
Duration
2 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Yuseong-gu
Daejeon
South Korea
Job Description
The Planetary Atmospheres Group (PAG) invites researchers with high motivation for Venus atmospheric research. The successful applicants will collaborate with Dr. Yeon Joo LEE, the Chief Investigator (CI) of PAG. The work involves leading one of the following available topics: (1) remote sensing data analysis using ground-based and space-based measurements, (2) numerical modeling to understand radiative and/or dynamic processes in the atmosphere of Venus, and (3) global circulation modeling. For (1), experience in handling remote sensing data is required. For (2) and (3), planetary atmospheric numerical modeling experience, including the Earth atmospheric modeling, is highly welcome. Our research focus will be on the atmosphere of Venus below 100 km altitude. Successful applicants are also expected to support the CubeSat Project of PAG as team members, and will have opportunities to collaborate with the international consortium of PAG.
Three positions are available.
One Senior Researcher position : Applicants with research experience in Planetary Science, Atmospheric Science, or equivalent field for at least 5 years after their Ph.D. are preferred. The initial duration of the position is two years, with possible extension for up to three additional years.
Two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions : Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. within the 5 years prior to the appointment date (September 1, 2025), in the field of Planetary Science, Atmospheric Sciences, Astronomy, Physics, or a related field. The initial duration of the position is two years, with possible extension for one additional year.
The gross annual salary for the Postdoctoral Research Associate will be no less than 55 million KRW and Senior Researcher’s annual salary is negotiable in accordance with career experiences. The expected appointment date is September 1, 2025, but it can be adjusted to earlier or later, though no later than December 1, 2025.
Please visit the link below to get the official announcement about the application for the positions (the deadline for application is May 8th, 2025):
Link to the official announcement : https://www.ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/view.do?pageIndex=1&searchCondition=&searchKeyword=&idx=1890
Compensation and Benefits
Currency
395
Compensation Range
$0USD
Stipend
$0.00USD
Application Details
Application Instructions
〇 How to apply: online application through the website
- URL : https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do
〇 Required Documents (Upload in PDF file format)
1. Cover letter (1 page)
2. Statement of the Applicant’s Research Experience and Research Interest (1-2 pages)
3. List of Publications
4. Two Recommendation Letters
5. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
※ Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender through the link provided based on the information entered during the online application process.
※ Applicants are responsible for confirming with their recommenders that the recommendation request email has been received and should follow up as needed.
〇 Open and closing dates: March 27, 2025 to May 8, 2025 until 18:00 KST
〇 Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents including recommendation letters by the deadline, your application shall not be accepted.
- URL : https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do
〇 Required Documents (Upload in PDF file format)
1. Cover letter (1 page)
2. Statement of the Applicant’s Research Experience and Research Interest (1-2 pages)
3. List of Publications
4. Two Recommendation Letters
5. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)
※ Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender through the link provided based on the information entered during the online application process.
※ Applicants are responsible for confirming with their recommenders that the recommendation request email has been received and should follow up as needed.
〇 Open and closing dates: March 27, 2025 to May 8, 2025 until 18:00 KST
〇 Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents including recommendation letters by the deadline, your application shall not be accepted.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2025 Mar 30
Application Deadline
2025 May 08