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
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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 

TRAO Postdoctoral Positions at the KASI

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) invites applications for one postdoctoral position for the Taedok Radio Astronomy Observatory ing in September 2015. The beginning date is negotiable. The period will be two years with a possible one year extension upon successful performance. The position is expected to spend about 30% of his/her time to work on operations of TRAO including a test observation and a support for an observer.
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, the 14-meter Taeduk radio telescope, the JCMT 15-meter telescope through East Asia Observatory, the Gemini 8.1m telescope, and ALMA through East Asia 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 March 31, 2015 (17:00 KST) via e-mail: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For any enquires please contact: icapadmin@kasi.re.kr

KVN and KJCC Postdoctoral Positions at the KASI

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) invites applications for two postdoctoral positions for the Korean VLBI Network (KVN, http://kvn.kasi.re.kr) and the Korea-Japan Correlation Center (KJCC, http://kjcc.kasi.re.kr) ing from May 2015. The beginning date is negotiable. The period will be two (2) years with one year extension upon successful performance. The position is expected to spend about 30% of his/her time to support operations of KVN and/or KJCC. We are particularly interested in candidates familiar with VLBI observation and data analysis.

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 per annum) 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 submission enquires please contact : icapadmin@kasi.re.kr
For scientific enquires please contact : Dr. Byun, Do-Young (bdy@kasi.re.kr)

Celebrating the centenary of the publication of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity, the year 2015 has been proclaimed as the International Year of Light and light-based technologies (IYL 2015) by the UN General Assembly on 20 Dec. 2015.

KASI is taking this opportunity to communicate with the institutions involved to the topics of light and to present our research activities to the society. At KASI, light is the collection of informations about the celestial objects and contains profound history about the universe. With theOptical Society of Korea (OSK), the national node of IYL 2015, KASI plans events link to the IYL 2015. For more details, please visit the national node!