(posted 2022/01/10, listed until 2022/02/28)Leaders of Independent Junior Research Group (JRG) 2022 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 position of a JRG leader requires a PhD degree and
experience in the area he/she is concerned with. 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
headquarters 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 and the availability of resources for the
program. An annual gross salary will start from KRW 70,000,000. In addition to
the salary, a rent-free housing, 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 July 1, 2022. 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
2022 (UTC +09:00) 2. Review by the Selection Committee and
invitation to attend an online interview: in March (tbc) 3. Online interview and presentation: in March
(tbc) 4. Announcement of successful candidate: in April
(tbc)
APPLICATION Click here or find an attached file to download the application form. The following
items should be submitted to the email address written below by February 28, 2022 (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 |