Research Positions in Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute(KASI)

Job Details
Job Category: Faculty Positions (tenure and tenure-track)
Institution/Company Name: Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
Institution Classification/Type: Foreign
Submission Address for Resumes/CVs
Attention To: recruit-AT-kasi.re.kr
Contact Information For Inquiries About Job
Email Address for Inquiries: recruit-AT-kasi.re.kr
Job Announcement Text:
KASI Job Opening for Research Position
(Below is only for foreign applicants, not for Korean applicants)
Deadline to Apply for Job: October 20, 2014 (17:00 KST)
Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is a government-funded research institute located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. KASI is conducting front-line research in various fields of astronomy, astrophysics and space science. KASI is also developing and operating astronomical instruments and observing facilities in Korean and foreign sites.
KASI is looking for creative and outstanding researchers who take the lead in the research fields conducted in KASI.
Not accessible from 19:00 H Oct. 2 to 19:00 H Oct. 5, 2014 due to the Power Supply Exchange
1. The Areas of Recruitment
o PhD holders with excellent research accomplishments in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics, and space science relevant to KASI.
2. Qualifications
o No limitation on nationality, age, and sex.
o The disable and female scientists will be treated equally.
3. Schedule for the Selection Process
? Document review (Preliminary Selection) : 23/10/2014(Thr.) ~ 24 /10/2014(Fri.)
? Presentation (Secondary Selection) : 04/11/2014(Tue.) ~ 05/11/2014(Wed.)
? Personality and Aptitude test : 10/11/2014(Mon.) ~ 12/11/2014(Wed.)
? Comprehensive Interview (Tertiary Selection) : 13/11/2014(Thr.) ~ 14/11/2014(Fri.)
? Personnel Appointment : 01/12/2014(Mon.)
※ The Information about each selection process will be notified on the KASI web-site.
- Schedule of the process
- date and place for each selection process
(The dates and places could be changed by the internal circumstances of KASI)
- the results of the relevant processes
※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the successful applicants through e-mail or on the KASI web-site.
※ The schedule for the personality and aptitude test will be notified through e-mail to the successful applicants.
※ Presentation about the Research
- About the past research achievements and future research plan (PPT 10~15 pages)
- Duration: 20 minutes including 10 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A
(This will be adjusted by the number of successful applicants.)
- For foreigners abroad, the presentation and interview will be conducted via Skype.
※ Employment date: December 1, 2014
4. Documents required for the process
o Documents to submit for the Primary Selection : please use KASI application forms !
? An application form for permanent position and a cover letter
? A document of past research and development achievements
? A list of research and development record
? Future research plan in KASI
*?~? The forms are downloadable at http://www.kasi.re.kr/english/
? Two letters of recommendation
? A photocopy of diploma
o Documents to submit for the Secondary Selection
(submissions through e-mail at least one day prior to the presentation day)
? A copy of presentation material (PPT) and Skype ID
? Certified documents for each of the achievements (Only for relevant person)
? A copy of the certificate of career/proof of employment/license (Only for relevant person)
5. Others
o Submitted documents will NOT be returned.
o Depending on the results of CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK of applicants from their own countries, the ineligible applicant's employment will be nullified.
o If a false information is found in the submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.
o The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.