Position ID: | APCTP-ORS-JRGLEADER [#24097] |
Position Title: | Leaders of Independent Junior Research Group (JRG) 2023 |
Position Location: | Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do 37673, Korea, The Republic of [map] |
Subject Area: | Physics / Theoretical Physics |
Appl Deadline: | 2023/02/28 11:59PM finished (2023/01/04, finished 2023/09/02, listed until 2023/02/28) |
Position Description: |
Leaders of
Independent Junior Research Group (JRG) 2023
The Asia Pacific
Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP) opens a few positions for Leaders of
Independent Junior Research Group (JRG) in theoretical physics and related
fields. The APCTP (https://www.apctp.org) is an international center founded in
1996 with the first president, Professor C. N. Yang. We are pursuing the
world-leading-level of research in theoretical physics.
JOB DESCRIPTION The aim of this
position is to strengthen the research capacity of the Center by forming a new
JRG. The Center has 17 member countries and plays a research network center of
the Asia Pacific region in the field of theoretical physics through various
academic activities. We encourage applications in the area of theoretical
physics including, but not limited to, condensed matter physics, astrophysics,
particle phenomenology, string theory, nuclear/hadron physics, and
statistical/bio physics. The applicant eligible for a JRG leader should either
be (1) under the age of 40 with a Ph.D. degree or (2) a holder of a Ph.D.
degree obtained within the last 7 years. Experience performing research in
related fields/topics is also required. Current JRGs at the Center can be found
at the following link (https://www.apctp.org/theme/d/html/research/01.php). Each JRG leader will be based in Pohang, Korea where the APCTP is
located, and build his/her own group as an in-house researcher with utter
academic independence guaranteed. Leaders are also expected to promote and take
advantage of our collaborative network with our partner institutions in the
Asia Pacific region and beyond.
REMUNERATION The position is initially
offered for three years, renewable up to two additional years depending on the
research performance. An annual gross salary will start from KRW 70,000,000. In
addition to the salary, a rent-free housing (contingent to the contract period),
and research grant of KRW 100,000,000 per year will be provided. The grant can
be used for hiring postdoctoral fellows and for covering research activities.
The starting date is expected to be October
1, 2023. The JRG leader will also be appointed as an affiliated Faculty of
the POSTECH Physics Department.
SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINE 1. Application submission deadline: ~Feb. 28
2023 (UTC +09:00) 2. Review by the Selection Committee and
invitation to attend an online interview: in April (tbc) 3. Online interview and presentation: in May
(tbc) 4. Announcement of successful candidate: in May
(tbc)
APPLICATION Click here to download the application form. The following
items should be submitted to the email address written below by February 28, 2023 (UTC +09:00): 1. an application form (in PDF); 2. a curriculum vitae; 3. a short description of research accomplishments
with a publication list; 4. a statement of proposed work; 5. two letters of recommendation (reference letter), arranged to be sent
directly from your referees by the same deadline. NOTE: Each document submitted for items 1 to 5
above must be in English, and documents 2 to 4 should be combined in a single
PDF file, unsigned and not encrypted. Thorough reading of ‘Job Description’ is
required to determine applicant’s eligibility as it will not be answered by the
Program Officer.
Program Officer (Junior Research Group) Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics E-mail: jrg@apctp.org |