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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 candidate will have full access to all the resources and facilities of KASI. KASI’s resources and facilities include the Gemini and the MMT through K-GMT Science Program (~15 nights per semester), 1.8-m Bohyunsan optical telescope, 1.0-m Mt. Lemmon optical telescope, IGRINS, KVN, KaVA, TRAO 14-m telescope, ALMA through East Asia Region, and the JCMT through East Asia Observatory.

The Areas of Recruitment
 1. Lunar and Planetary Science
 2. High-precision GNSS Data Processing and Analysis
 3. Solar Physics
 4. The Near Earth Space Physics
 5. Radio Astronomy(ALMA)
 6. Evolved Stars or Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)
 7. Extragalactic Observational Astronomy
 8. KMTNet Supernova Project
 9. Variable Objects, Exoplanets and Microlensing
10. Optical Telescope and Instrumentation

 ※ Only applicants within 5 years of doctoral degree are eligible.

 Required Documents
  ▶ A curriculum vitae
  ▶ Research achievement and plan
  ▶ 5-year Publication and project list
  ▶ More than two letters of recommendation including Ph.D. thesis supervisor’s
  * Send directly from the recommenders to hradmin@kasi.re.kr 

The Applications should be ted by 2015-11-30 (17:00 KST) via e-mail: hradmin@kasi.re.kr. A photo of the diploma should be presented when the candidate joins the KASI.

The following is for all
The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (ing from around 32,400,000 KRW(about 29,000 USD at the exchange rate in Oct. 2015) 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. The KASI is committed to increasing its diversity and welcomes applications from women, minorities and people with disabilities.

(1) Lunar and Planetary Science
The planetary science group at the KASI invites successful applications for a postdoctoral position in planetary science to work with Dr. Young-Jun Choi. The group is actively participating in Korean lunar exploration program to develop onboard instruments such as imaging camera and infrared spectrometer, and to analyze either existing archive or simulated dataset. For this position we call for enthusiastic and creative scientists to work on lunar and planetary science. The position is available from January 1, 2016 however the ing date of appointment is negotiable. The position is opened for two years, with the possibility of extending to third year, depending on his/her research performance and mutual agreement.
※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Young-Jun Choi (yjchoi@kasi.re.kr)

(2) High-precision GNSS Data Processing and Analysis
The Space Geodesy Group (SGG) of the KASI invites applications for a postdoctoral position regarding high-precision GNSS data processing and analysis. The position will be guaranteed for the first two years while the third year would be extendable depending on the research performance evaluation and funding situation. We are preparing the position commencement date of March 1 2016.

The SGG focuses on Global Geodesy detecting the tiny variations of Earth’s shape and its rotation based on primary space geodetic techniques such as GNSS, VLBI, and SLR. Research field covers wide range of precise positioning from determination of reference frame and Earth rotation parameters to natural hazard monitoring. In particular for the position, we are interested in high-precision estimation of precipitable water vapor and total electron content in near real-time. You will have full access to our space geodetic infra-facilities, including 14 KASI GNSS stations and a Microwave Water Vapor Radiometer.
※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Jungho Cho (jojh@kasi.re.kr )

(3) Solar Physics
The KASI invites applicants for a postdoctoral position in solar physics ing from March 2016. The beginning date is negotiable. The position is initially for two years, with the possibility of a third year depending on the research performance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in high resolution observation, solar flares and CMEs so that they can utilize our resources and facilities for their research. The successful candidate will have full access to all resources and facilities listed below.

The SSW group has built and been operating SDO data center in cooperation with NASA for the easy data access of the Eastern Asian research groups. Also, since 2010, we have supported the operation of the New Solar Telescope (NST) in Big Bear Solar Observatory, USA including the Fast Imaging Solar Spectrograph (FISS), the high resolution imaging spectrograph that KASI developed in collaboration with Seoul National University (SNU). For the radio observation, we are co-operating the Nobeyama Solar Radio Telescope in addition to our own radio telescope, RSRBL at KASI. More information can be found from the group web page :
(http://www.kasi.re.kr/english/Research/SolarAndSpaceWeatherGroup.aspx).
※ Enquiries may be addressed to : Dr. Kyung-Suk Cho (kscho@kasi.re.kr)

(4) The Near Earth Space Physics
The KASI invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the near Earth space physics related to magetosphere, ionosphere or upper atmosphere, beginning in March 2016. The beginning date is negotiable. The period will be two years with one year extension upon successful performance. We welcome applications from experts in any of these fields, especially in - analysis using ground- and/or space-based observations, numerical modeling or satellite instruments in the magnetosphere, ionosphere and/or upper atmosphere.
※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Young-Sil Kwak (yskwak@kasi.re.kr).

(5) Radio Astronomy (ALMA)
The ALMA group at the KASI is currently looking for a creative and outstanding postdoctoral researcher. A successful candidate spends 50% of his/her time on duty related with ALMA data reduction and user support. The rest of time is for his/her own research. We encourage candidates to apply for this position, who have experience on radio observation and data reduction. We also encourage the candidate to write research proposals to radio facilities available to the KASI and collaborate with people in the KASI. The position is available as early as March 2016.
※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. A-Ran Lyo (arl@kasi.re.kr)

(6) Evolved Stars or Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)
The KASI invites applications for one postdoctoral position in radio astronomy to work on evolved stars in our Galaxy or AGNs using with the KVN (Korean VLBI Network, http://kvn.kasi.re.kr) and KaVA (KVN and VERA Array, http://kava.kasi.re.kr). The preferred beginning date is April 2016, but it is negotiable. The period will be two years with a possible one year extension upon successful performance. The successful applicant is expected to spend up to 30% of his/her time to support the operations of KVN and KaVA.
※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Kee-Tae Kim (ktkim@kasi.re.kr)

(7) Extragalactic Observational Astronomy
The Galaxy Research Group at the KASI invites applications for one postdoctoral researcher position in extragalactic observational astronomy to work with Drs. Hyunjin Jeong, Jongwan Ko, or Yujin Yang.

The galaxy group at KASI consists of 13 permanent research staffs, 7 postdoctoral researchers and two PhD students. The group is consistently growing and is active in various fields of galaxies and cosmology including supernovae, dwarf and massive elliptical galaxies, galaxy clusters, co-evolution of galaxies and BHs, high-redshift Ly-alpha emitters and blobs, and cosmological galaxy formation simulations.

For the current position, we are particularly interested in a young and enthusiastic researcher to work on either (1) stellar populations of nearby galaxies, (2) nearby galaxy clusters and their brightest cluster galaxies based on the planned survey, or (3) high-redshift galaxy clusters or groups traced by Ly-alpha emitters and nebulae. Preference will be given to candidates with interests overlapping our group's current research interests. The candidate will be encouraged to pursue his/her own research in related areas, and at least 50% of the time will be reserved for his/her own research programs.

The position is available as early as March 2016, but ing date is negotiable as late as September. The position is initially for two years, with the possibility of a third year depending on the research performance, mutual agreement or funding situation. The ing date of the appointment is negotiable.
※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Hyunjin Jeong (hyunjin@kasi.re.kr), Dr. Jongwan Ko (jwko@kasi.re.kr), or Dr. Yujin Yang (yyang@kasi.re.kr).

(8) KMTNet Supernova Project
The KASI invites applications for two postdoctoral positions for the Researches on supernovae and their host galaxies using the Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet) system ing from 1st of March 2016, while the ing date is negotiable. The positions are initially for two years, with the possibility of a third year depending on the research performance, mutual agreement or funding situation. The positions are expected to spend about 50% of their time for the project. Although we also consider researchers on the host galaxies, we mainly hope researchers working on supernova or related objects.

KMTNet is three identical 1.6m telescope systems with 2 deg X 2 deg FOV CCDs in CTIO, SAAO, and SSO, which ensures 24-hour coverage of the southern hemisphere. KMTNet just ed its installations for all the three sites, and officially ed observations in 2015 October. Since our KMTNet Supernova Project(KSP, PI=Prof. Dae-Sik Moon, University of Toronto) have secured 17% of telescope time for each of the three telescopes for the next five years, the successful candidate will have opportunities to utilize these vast amount of data.
※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Sang Chul Kim(sckim@kasi.re.kr).

(9) Variable Objects, Exoplanets and Microlensing
The variable object group at the KASI invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in variable object and microlensing studies to work with Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet), which has initiated 24 hr continuous observations toward the Galactic bulge using a 1.6-m wide-field optical telescope at each of three different sites: CTIO in Chile, SSO in Australia, and SAAO in South Africa.

The variable object group at the KASI consists of ten staffs, five postdocs, and a PhD student. The group is doing various researches including eclipsing binaries, pulsating stars, and exoplanets. Especially, the field of exoplanets is very active through microlensing, radial velocity, timing variation, and planetary orbital stability.

For the two positions, we are particularly interested in candidates familiar with analysing microlensing data, dealing with big data, and studying variable objects/exoplanets.

The positions are initially for two years, with the possibility of a third year depending on the research performance, mutual agreement or funding situation. The ing date of the appointment is negotiable. Two positions are available in March 2016.

※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Byeong-Cheol Lee (bclee@kasi.re.kr)

(10) Optical Telescope and Instrumentation
The Optical Astronomical Technology Group at the KASI invites applications for postdoctoral positions in the area of optical telescope and instrumentation to work for the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) relevant design studies, engineering, and/or testing. The positions are available as early as March 2016 and the ing date is negotiable. The period will be two (2) years with the possibility of a third year extension depending on research performance and funding situation.

KASI is one of the major partners in the GMT consortium and the Optical Astronomical Technology Group is involved in various projects to develop the GMT telescope and its first generation instruments such as the GMT Fast-steering Secondary Mirror (FSM), the G-CLEF spectrograph, and the GMTNIRS spectrograph. The group is collaborating with NOAO, SAO, the Carnegie observatories, and UT Austin for those projects. The mission of the group also includes development of technology for the telescopes and instruments of the local KASI observatories.

For one of the positions, we are particularly interested in applicants to work on the design and engineering of optomechanical and/or control systems for the GMT FSM and/or the GMT instruments.

For the other position, we are interested in applicants to work on optical metrology such as the CGH testing to examine the optical components of the GMT FSM and the GMT instruments including the 1-m aspherical off-axis mirror of the FSM.

※ Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Sungho Lee (leesh@kasi.re.kr)

I. Introduction
KASI-York Fellowship Program (KYFP) is one of the joint research projects under a collaboration agreement for achieving shared goals in the field of astronomy, astrophysics and space science between Korea Astronomy and Space Institute (KASI), a national research institute of Republic of Korea dedicated to astronomy and related research, and the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS), Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, an university incorporated under The York University Act, 1965.

With the support of KASI and Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, KYFP Program is offered to prominent Korean and/or international scholars at the postdoctoral level to enhance their further research. The KYPF Program is in particular aimed at researchers in the areas of (but not limited to) space weather, planetary science, space payload development, and space engineering.

Each candidate expected to work equal time at each institution with a minimum of one year of his or her tenure at the York University and the remaining period at KASI.

We encourage applications from broad fields of space science and engineering, although preference will be given to researchers with research interests common to those of KASI and CRESS at Lassonde School of Engineering, and particularly relevant to the following areas:

- Space weather
- Planetary science
- Small satellite engineering and payload development

II. Eligibility Requirement
KASI-York Fellowship Program applicants can be of any nationality and must have obtained their PhD in Astronomy, Space Science and Space Engineering, or equivalent degree in the related fields.

Applicants must demonstrate his/her strong publication record in relevant prestigious journals and have sufficient conversational ability in English to prevent difficulties during their fellowship periods. Selection process will include an interview during which the candidate’s ability to converse in English will be tested. We reserve the right to request additional English proficiency testing as needed.

KASI-York Fellowship Program can be on a 1 or 2-year appointment basis, with a possible extension up to a total of 3 years, which shall be determined by an evaluation on his or her research performance before the end of the contracted period. 

IV. Application Procedure
Applicants should obtain and read carefully the KASI-York Fellowship Program announcement linked in an e-file at pdf@lassonde.yorku.ca or icapadmin@kasi.re.kr. Applications should be ted by email. Regarding questions related to potential research projects for KYFP, we encourage applicants to contact principal researchers:

- Dr. Jim Whiteway (whiteway@yorku.ca), Director of CRESS, York University
- Dr. Young-Sil Kwak (yskwak@kasi.re.kr), Science Division (Space Weather) at KASI
- Dr. Young Jun Choi (yjchoi@kasi.re.kr), Space Science Division (Planetary Science) at KASI

All application documents must be ted by September 15, 2015, at the latest.

V. Required Documents for Application
- Curriculum vitae
- Brief summary of past research or instrumentation experience (1 pg max)
- Detailed future research plan, including objectives, purpose, methodology, content of research, research schedule and expecting research findings (3 pg max)
- Full list of publications, including detailed information for each
- A minimum of Three letters of reference
- List of potential York and KASI supervisors for the fellowship

Note that application documents should be in A4 and pdf format, and should be ted through an email appointed by KASI-York Fellowship Program.

- All documents must be type-written in English. Documents written in any language other than English are not accepted.
- Submitted applications which are not satisfactory due to an omission of any required documents, accidentally or deliberately, will be automatically rejected.
- KASI-York Fellowship Program reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary.
- All documents received will become the property of the KASI-York Fellowship Program and will not be returned to applicants.
- All applications received will be acknowledged by KASI-York University Secretariat Office.

VI. Stipend
Annual stipend will at $60,000 Canadian Dollars depending on qualifications and experience.
All applicants should be aware of that financial support is solely for individuals and does not cover his/her dependent or family.
Under no circumstances is any part of the fellowships transferable to any other persons.

V. KASI and CRESS
As the national research institute for astronomy since 1974, KASI has carried out research activities, especially by developing, establishing, and operating medium- and large-sized observational facilities and instruments and has laid the foundation for the advance of science. Solidifying scientific capabilities in research and on telescopes, KASI undertakes its efforts toward a higher level of global network of research cooperation. The three research divisions (Optical Astronomy, Radio Astronomy and Space Science) and the three research centers (Center for Large Telescope, Center for Theoretical Astronomy, Center for SMEs Partnership) have been newly set up, securing spontaneous ideas and each research project and enhancing the cooperation and the flexibility of the researchers.

KASI space weather group deals with scientific investigations of the Sun-Earth connection, thus studying the solar activity and the physics of Earth’s magnetosphere, ionosphere, and upper atmosphere by applying experimental and theoretical methods and numerical simulations. Especially, the part of ionosphere/upper atmosphere has focused on the ionospheric/thermospheric/mesospheric variations by solar activity and space environment changes and on the ionospheric irregularities.

KASI planetary science group is one of leading research institutes in South Korea for Korean lunar exploration mission. For supporting this challenging space mission, KASI is developing engineering models of ting-edge space payloads including near-infrared spectrometer, gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer. With these payloads, KASI is investigating the presence of water ice on the Moon and physical properties on the surface of airless body including lunar chronology, space weathering and lunar cratering.

More detailed information on KASI can be found:

- Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute: http://www.kasi.re.kr/english/index.aspx
- Space Science Division at KASI: http://www.kasi.re.kr/english/Research/SpaceScienceDivision.aspx

The Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS) is an interdisciplinary research unit in Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. The current areas of research cover a broad range of topics in earth and space science, from geodynamics to the study of the earth's troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere, and the earth's plasma environment. It also includes research on planetary atmospheres, on stars (including the sun), and on the interplanetary medium. CRESS is involved in numerous Canadian, NASA, and international spaceflight projects including the NASA OSIRIS-REx mission for planetary exploration and Phoenix mission to Mars. CRESS involves faculty from the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Space Science and Engineering and Physics & Astronomy. Some current highlights include: CSA Group Achievement Award for leadership in the Wind Imaging Interferometer project; M. Richer, graduate student of Professor McCall, nominated for the doctoral thesis prize and awarded the Plaskett medal of the Canadian Astronomical Society for 1995; NASA Group Achievement Award for contributions to the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite mission; OMEE Award for Excellence in Research and Technology Development to professors Hastie, Shepson and McConnell; Professor Marshall McCall discovers two new galaxies located nearby to our own galaxy, the Milky way. An award from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation to Professor McConnell has provided high performance computers for atmospheric modelling of air quality, and a laboratory on the roof of the Petrie Science and Engineering Building. A CFI award to Professor Quine has provided space test facilities; a vibration test facility, and a thermal vacuum facility.

In 2015, CRESS (Professor Michael Daly, York Research Chair in Planetary Science) receives more than .3 million in funding to build a Canadian Planetary Simulator (CAPS) facility. The Canadian Planetary Simulator will allow the simulation and investigation of extreme terrestrial and other planetary environments as well as the development and testing of instruments suited to these environments. The simulator is the only one of its kind known - a combination of capable integrated instruments with a capable environmental simulator. It will allow Canadian universities to lead high profile research in planetary and instrument science and provide Canadian companies with competitive advantages in the development of instrumentation. Daly will lead a team of scientists from York University, as well as collaborators from eight companies and 10 other universities on the project.

Also, the members at the CRESS (Professors Tom McElroy and Regina Lee) receive more than .68 million in funding to establish a state-of-the-art research facility for designing, building, characterizing and operating instruments and payloads for sub-orbital missions. The facility will support end-to-end mission development for cost-effective, orbital and sub-orbital platforms: nanosatellites, sub-orbital rockets, high-altitude balloons and airplanes. The facility will comprise: (1) a micro-fabrication laboratory optimized for the production of Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) payloads; (2) a payload calibration and flight test-bed for the purposes of systems integration and space-qualification; and (3) a mission operations centre for real-time data analysis, satellite tracking and communications.

More detailed information on CRESS can be found:

- The Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS): http://www.yorku.ca/
- The Lassonde School of Engineering, York University: http://lassonde.yorku.ca/  

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 observe facilities in Korea and overseas. We are currently looking for creative and outstanding postdoctoral scientists.

The Areas of Recruitment
[A1] Optical Astronomy
- Nearby Galaxies, Dwarf Galaxies, Stellar Populations, Supernovae
[A2] Radio Astronomy
- KVN, AGN, Star Formation
[A3] Space Science
- Infrared Astronomy, Space Weather
[A4] Cosmology
※ Please place the code(A1~A4) at the top of the first page of your resume.

Required Documents
Applications should be ted by 30th JUNE 2015 via e-mail: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
▶ A curriculum vitae
▶ A statement of past research and development achievements (including a future research plan)
▶ A list of research and development record
▶ More than two letters of recommendation including Ph.D. thesis supervisor’s (Send directly from the recommenders to icapadmin@kasi.re.kr)
▶ A photo of diploma (or certification of the expectant graduation) and transcript

The positions are initially for two years, with the possibility of a third year depending on the research performance, mutual agreement or funding situation. The ing date of the appointments is negotiable.

The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (ing from around 35,000,000 Won (?32,000 USD) per annum; the currency conversion rate between US Dollar and Korean Won employed here is 1.00 USD equates 1,100 Korean Won) depending on qualification, research budget and financial supplement for health insurance and national pension, one-way airfare to join KASI (economy class), and dormitory (single/double).

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@kasi.re.kr
Contact Information For Inquiries About Job
Email Address for Inquiries: recruit@kasi.re.kr
Related URLs
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Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
Announcement
Job Announcement Text:
KASI Job Opening for Permanent Position
(Below is only for foreign applicants, not for Korean applicants)
Deadline to Apply for Job: May 6, 2015 (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.

1. The Areas of Recruitment
o PhD holders with excellent research accomplishments in the areas of observational astronomy atf optical/IR and radio wavebands 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
① Document review (Preliminary Selection) : 15/04/2015(Wed.) ~ 06/05/2015(Wed.)
② Presentation (Secondary Selection) : 26/05/2015(Tue.) ~ 27/05/2015(Wed.)
③ Personality and Aptitude test : 29/05/2015(Fri.) ~ 30/05/2015(Sun.)
④ Comprehensive Interview (Tertiary Selection) : 03/06/2015(Wed.) ~ 04/06/2015(Thr.)
⑤ Personnel Appointment : 01/07/2015(Wed.)

※ 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: July 1, 2015

4. Documents required for the process
o Documents to for the Primary Selection : please use KASI application forms!
① An application form for permanent position and a cover letter
② A written consent for collecting and using the individual information
③ A document of past research and development achievements
④ A list of research and development record
⑤ Future research plan in KASI
*①~⑤ The forms are downloadable at www.kasi.re.kr
⑥ Two letters of recommendation
⑦ A photo of diploma
o Documents to for the Secondary Selection
(submissions through e-mail at least one day prior to the presentation day)
① A of presentation material (PPT) and Skype ID
② Certified documents for each of the achievements (Only for relevant person)
③ A 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 ted documents, your employment will be canceled.
o The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

KMTNet Supernovae and External Galaxies Postdoctoral Positions at the KASI

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) invites applications for one postdoctoral position for the Researches using the Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet) ing in 1st of May 2015. The beginning date is negotiable. The period will be two (2) years with one (1) year extension upon successful performance.
KMTNet is three identical 1.6m telescope systems with 2 deg X 2 deg FOV CCDs in CTIO, SAAO, and SSO, which ensures 24-hour coverage of the southern hemisphere. From Feb 2015, KMTNet ed operations for supernova researches and external galaxies, for which sciences we have secured telescope times (for all three telescopes) for five years. The successful candidate will also have full access to all the resources and facilities of KASI.

▶ A curriculum vitae
▶ A statement of past research and development achievements (including a future research plan)
▶ A list of research and development record
▶ More than two letters of recommendation including Ph.D. thesis supervisor’s (Send directly from the recommenders to icapadmin@kasi.re.kr)
▶ A photo of diploma (or certification of the expectant graduation) and tran

The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (ing from around 35,000,000 Won (?32,000 USD) per annum; the currency conversion rate between US Dollar and Korean Won employed here is 1.00 USD equates 1,100 Korean Won) depending on qualification, research budget and financial supplement for health insurance and national pension, one-way airfare to join KASI (economy class), and dormitory room for a single person.

Applications should be ted by 31th MAR 2015 (17:00 KST) via e-mail: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For any enquires please contact: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr

Star Formation and AGN Postdoctoral Positions at the KASI

KASI invites applications for one postdoctoral position to work on the study of initial conditions in low-mass star formation, x-ray (and radio) survey of AGNs and clusters, VLBI AGN astrometry, or AGN research with VLBI (polarization and structure evolution).  The preferred beginning date is 2015 June but it is negotiable. The period will be two years with a possible one year extension upon successful performance.  The successful applicant is expected to spend about 30% of his/her time to support the operations of KVN and TRAO 14m.

The postdoc will have a full access in a competition basis to all the resources and facilities in KASI. KASI resources and observing facilities include KVN, KaVA, TRAO 14-m telescope, JCMT through the East Asian Observatory, Gemini 8.1-m telescope, and ALMA through the East Asian Region.
Interested persons should the following documents:

▶ A curriculum vitae
▶ A statement of past research and development achievements (including a future research plan)
▶ A list of research and development record
▶ More than two letters of recommendation including Ph.D. thesis supervisor’s (Send directly from the recommenders to icapadmin@kasi.re.kr)
▶ A photo of diploma (or certification of the expectant graduation) and tran

The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (ing from around 35,000,000 Won (?32,000 USD) per annum; the currency conversion rate between US Dollar and Korean Won employed here is 1.00 USD equates 1,100 Korean Won) depending on qualification, research budget and financial supplement for health insurance and national pension, one-way airfare to join KASI (economy class), and dormitory for single person.

Applications should be ted by 31th MAR 2015 (17:00 KST) via e-mail: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For any enquires please contact: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr

Theoretical Astronomy and Cosmology Postdoctoral Fellowship Position at the KASI

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) invites applications for one postdoctoral position for the KASI-IBS joint fellowship. The successful candidate is expected to in May 2014 though the beginning date is negotiable. The period will be two years with maximum one year extension upon successful performance. The position is expected to work mainly at KASI cosmology group collaborating with theory group at Center for Theoretical Physics of the Universe (CTPU), IBS. We are particularly interested in candidates familiar with theoretical aspects of particle physics and the observational aspects of the cosmological and astrophysical experiments to study the standard cosmological model and the phenomena of dark matter.

Interested persons should the following documents:

▶ A curriculum vitae
▶ A statement of past research and development achievements (including a future research plan)
▶ A list of research and development record
▶ More than two letters of recommendation including Ph.D. thesis supervisor’s (Send directly from the recommenders to icapadmin@kasi.re.kr)
▶ A photo of diploma (or certification of the expectant graduation) and tran

Applications should be ted by March 31, 2015 (17:00 KST) via e-mail: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For submission enquires please contact : icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For scientific enquires please contact : Dr. Choi, Kiyoung (kiyoungchoi@kasi.re.kr)

SDSS4 Postdoctoral Position at the Center for Large Telescope (CfLAT), KASI

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) invites applications for postdoctoral position(s) at the Center for Large Telescope (CfLAT) ing in May 2015. The Center for Large Telescope (CfLAT) is an official interface between KASI and Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) Organization, where KASI is a founding member of GMT project. CfLAT is also eager to promote a development of science using existing survey data and planning for Korea-led future surveys. The position is primarily for a researcher who can pursuit his/her own researches using the SDSS4 data. CfLAT serves as an Associate Institutional Member of SDSS4 and the successful candidate(s) will have access rights to SDSS4 data even before public release. He/She will have a duty to participate various activities supporting the operation of CfLAT within 30% of his/her time.

The supporting duty may include (but not limited to) following activities, and details will be negotiated upon assignment to the position.
- Develop science cases for GMT
- Plan/Develop science cases for next-generation survey projects
- Any activities related to the operation of CfLAT

The beginning date is negotiable. The period will be two (2) years with an extension of one more year depending performance and availability of the fund. We are particularly interested in candidates who can lead sciences with MANGA and APOGEE data. Experience in optical/infrared spectros will be prefered although not necessarily required.

Other than the data right to SDSS4, he/she will be able to apply for time with MMT and Gemini Observatory through K-GMT Science Program. The other available KASI resources include IGRINS, KVN, JCMT, and ALMA, etc.

The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration about 32,000 USD per annum (the currency conversion rate between US Dollar and Korean Won employed here is 1.00 USD equates 1,100 Korean Won) including benefits such as health insurance and national pension, etc. Additionally available are research budget, one-way airfare to join KASI (economy class), and dormitory for single person (upon request and availability).

Interested candidates should the following documents:

▶ A curriculum vitae
▶ A statement of past research and development achievements (including a future research plan)
▶ A list of research and development record
▶ More than two letters of recommendation including Ph.D. thesis supervisor’s (Send directly from the recommenders to icapadmin@kasi.re.kr)
▶ A photo of diploma (or certification of the expectant graduation) and transcript

Applications should be ted by March 31, 2015 (17:00 KST) via e-mail: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For submission enquires please contact : icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For scientific enquires please contact : Dr. Jae-Joon Lee (leejjoon@kasi.re.kr).

Infrared Astronomy Postdoctoral Position at the KASI

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) invites applications for one postdoctoral position for the research of infrared extragalaxies. The position is available from May 2015 and the ing date is negotiable. The period will be two years with possible one year extension upon the performance. The position is 100% responsible for the personal and/or collaborative researches. We are particularly interested in candidates with experiences of data reduction and analysis for the modern infrared space telescopes (e.g., Spitzer, AKARI, WISE, Herschel, and so on), especially for the research of infrared extragalaxies.

The postdoc will have full access to all the resources and facilities in the below. KASI resources and observing facilities include KVN, KaVA, the 14-meter Taeduk radio telescope, the 1.8-meter Bohyunsan optical telescope, the 1.0-meter Mt. Lemmon optical telescope, ALMA through East Asia Region and the JCMT 12-meter telescope through East Asia Observatory.

Interested persons should the following documents:
▶ A curriculum vitae
▶ A statement of past research and development achievements (including a future research plan)
▶ A list of research and development record
▶ More than two letters of recommendation including Ph.D. thesis supervisor’s (Send directly from the recommenders to icapadmin@kasi.re.kr)
▶ A photo of diploma (or certification of the expectant graduation) and transcript?

The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (ing from around 35,000,000 Won (?32,000 USD) per annum; the currency conversion rate between US Dollar and Korean Won employed here is 1.00 USD equates 1,100 Korean Won) depending on qualification, research budget and financial supplement for health insurance and national pension, one-way airfare to join KASI (economy class), and dormitory for single person.

Applications should be ted by March 31, 2015 (17:00 KST) via e-mail: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For any enquires please contact: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr