인류의 근원적인 천문우주과학적 질문에 해답을 찾을 참신하고 역량있는 당신을 환영합니다! 유관분야 최고 석학들과 함께 여러분의 연구역량을 키워나갈 수 있습니다!  한국천문연구원(KASI) 천문우주과학 전공 (major.ust.ac.kr/astros.do)에서는 2017학년도 1학기 석박사 통합과정 및 박사과정 UST 신입생을 모집합니다. 대전 대덕특구에 위치한 한국천문연구원 캠퍼스는 천문학과 우주과학 분야에서 기초과학기술 및 응용과학기술 지식 습득에 탁월한 연구 및 교육 환경을 제공하는 국내 유일의 유관분야 과학기술전문 기관으로서, 세계를 향해 도약하는 핵심 과학기술그룹들을 보유하고 있습니다. 한국천문연구원 캠퍼스 천문우주과학 전공은 최고의 경쟁력을 갖춘 학위과정을 제공하기 위하여, 전공강좌, 현장연구, 세미나 등의 교과과정과 유관분야 최고 석학들에 의해 지도받을 수 있는 연구프로젝트를 운영하고 있습니다. 2017학년도 1학기 신입생 모집분야는 아래 명기한 연구 분야들이며, 이 외 분야의 신입생은 선발하지 않습니다. 각각의 세부전공 관련 문의사항은 담당 교수께 보내주시고, 기타 문의사항은 전공책임교수(이상성, sslee@kasi.re.kr)에게 보내주시기 바랍니다. 지원 원서접수는 9월 19일(09시)부터 28일(18시)까지 가능하며, UST 홈페이지 입학안내를 참고하시기 바랍니다(https://ust.ac.kr/admission.do). 이상성 드림 전공책임교수 The Astronomy and Space Science Major (major.ust.ac.kr/astros.do) in  UST-KASI campus is soliciting applications for its integrated (master+PhD) or PhD program. Located in Daejeon, the Astronomy and Space Science Major offers a unique environment for graduate students due to the presence of world-leading research groups. The Astronomy and Space Science Major offers a highly competitive integrated or PhD program, including lectures, seminars and a research project supervised by leading scientists in the campus. For the entrance in 2017 March to the Astronomy and Space Science Major, applicants can only apply to the research fields below. Questions on each research area may sent to each assigned professor, while other questions are sent to the Chief Major Professor (Sang-Sung Lee, sslee@kasi.re.kr). Best regards, Sang-Sung Lee Chief Major Professor 1. Prof. Arman Shafieloo (shafieloo@kasi.re.kr) In cosmology group we need very strong, competent and enthusiastic PhD candidates in order to train them at a competitive level internationally and being prepared for the near future and next generation of the cosmological surveys. A successful candidate will become officially involved with SDSS-IV, DESI and LSST surveys and projects may include different aspects of physical cosmology such as testing early universe scenarios using large scale structure data, reconstructing the growth and expansion history of the universe, developing advanced statistical methods of data analysis and dealing with future big data. Candidates are required to have strong mathematics and physics background and during the course of PhD a successful candidate has to work on and develop advanced methods of data analysis tailored suitably to analyze cosmology data in different context. 2. Prof. KyungSuk Cho (kscho@kasi.re.kr) : International students only Origin of solar type II radio bursts:  Solar type II radio burst has been known as a signature of coronal shock wave but it's origin has not been fully understood. To understand the nature of the type II burst, solar physicists seek to working on solar electromagnetic and radiative processes of solar eruption such as flares and coronal mass ejections. Radio observations provide important diagnostics complementary to EUV, soft X-rays, hard X-rays, and gamma-rays, therefore solar observations based on advanced radio instruments such as LOFAR can lead understanding the physics of the radio emission. This is the main purpose of the project. 3. 김상철 교수(sckim@kasi.re.kr)  ▶ 연구주제 : KMTNet 망원경 관측자료를 이용한 초신성 서베이 및 초기 진화 연구 (KMTNet Supernova Survey and Researches on Early Evolution of Supernovae)? 연구목표 ; 한국천문연구원이 보유한 KMTNet (Korea Microlensing Telescope Network) 시스템의 2015년부터 2019년까지 5년 동안 17%시간을 확보한 직경 1.6미터 망원경 3기를 이용하여 남반구 초신성 서베이를 수행하여 매년 100∼200개의 새로운 초신성을 발견하여 이들에 대한 분광후속관측을 수행하고, 각 초신성에 대한 연구를 수행하여 논문을 작성한다. 특히 Shock Breakout 같은 특이 현상을 비롯한 초기 진화를 연구하여 관련분야에 파급력이 큰 결과를 도출한다.  ▶ 연구방법 : 2015년 10월 1일부터 남반구 3개 대륙(칠레, 남아프리카공화국, 오스트레일리아)에 설치하여 운영 중인 광시야(각 망원경의 시야는 2도×2도) 망원경인 KMTNet 시스템을 이용하여 남반구 하늘을 24시간  관측(monitoring observations)하여 새로운 초신성의 발견에 이용한다. KMTNet 초신성 프로젝트(KMTNet Supernova Project: KSP)의 공동연구자인 캐나다, 미국, 호주, 이스라엘, 남아공, 칠레의 연구자들과 긴밀한 협력연구를 수행한다. KSP의 측광탐사 자료를 이용하여 광시야 광학 CCD 관측자료의 처리, 점광원 및 퍼진광원의 측광, 초신성 등의 변광천체와 모은하 관측자료를 측광하고 이를 분석하는 연구를 수행한다. 아울러 제미니(Gemini) 8.1m 망원경 등을 이용한 분광후속관측연구를 수행한다.  ▶ 기대결과 : 매년 발견될 100∼200개의 새로운 초신성 중 특이 초신성의 자료를 먼저 분석하여 영향력이 큰 저널에 출판하고, 다수의 초신성을 묶어 소수의 방대한 분석 논문을 작성하여 출판한다. 개인별로 분석과 논문작성에 소요되는 시간에 따라 차이가 있겠으나 1인당 매년 1∼2편의 논문 작성을 목표로 추진한다. 4. 정웅섭 교수(jeongws@kasi.re.kr) 적외선 관측기기 개발 및 이를 활용한 적외선 은하 생성의 기원과 역사 연구  우주에서 활발한 별생성 활동을 보이는 은하들 대부분은 "obscured"되어 있기 때문에, 이러한 은하들의 생성과 진화를 연구하기 위해서는 적외선 관측기술에 대한 개발이 필요하다. 또한 먼 우주초기의 은하나 별빛들이 적색이동되어 관측되는 적외선 파장대는 지상 대기 및 열잡음에 의한 영향으로 지상 관측이 어려워 우주에서의 관측이 매우 효율적이기도 하다. 광학, 광기계, 자료 및 신호 처리 등 극한 우주환경을 견딜 수 있는 극미광 적외선 우주 관측 기술을 습득하여, 적외선 은하를 관측하기 위해 최적화된 다양한 영상/분광 타입의 적외선 관측 기기를 연구 개발하고자 한다. 개발된 적외선 기기를 활용한 적외선 은하 관측으로 그 은하들의 특성을 이해하기 위한 천체 물리학적인 이론과 분석 방법을 연구하고자 한다. 근적외선에서부터 서브밀리 파장대에 이르는 다양한 적외선 파장대에 대한 다파장 관측 자료로 적외선 은하들의 생성 기원과 그 특성을 파악하여, 먼 우주에서 부터 현재에 이르는 우주 별생성 역사를 밝히고자 한다. 5. 양유진 교수(yyang@kasi.re.kr) 고적색편이 은하 연구 우리 연구 팀은 현재 Lyα 성운이라고 불리는, 크기가 약 100 kpc에 달하고 강한 Lyα 선을 방출하는 원시은하를 연구하고 있다. 최근의 연구들은 이러한 Lyα 성운이, 은하단이나 은하군이 매우 격렬한 과정을 통해 생성되고 있는 시스템이라는 것을 보여준다. 따라서 Lyα 성운을 자세히 연구함으로써 은하들과 은하간 물질(IGM)이 어떻게 상호작용하고, 원시 은하군/은하단 내에서 아주 무거운 은하들이 어떻게 만들어지는가를 이해하고자 한다. 신입생은 대형 광학 망원경(VLT, Gemini, Magellan), 전파 망원경(PdBI와 JVLA), 그리고 여러 다파장 관측에서 얻어진 자료를 분석하고 해석하는 연구를 주도하게 될 것이다. 또한 이를 통해 얻어질 흥미로운 결과를 바탕으로 자신만의 관측연구주제를 고안하고 그 관측 프로그램을 직접 수행하는 훈련을 받게 될 예정이다. 입학 직후부터 시작할 수 있는 연구 과제들로는 (1) Lyα 성운 내 은하들의 다파장 특성 연구, (2) Lyα 성운의 가스 운동학 및 블랙홀 연구, (3) 중심파장을 바꿀 수 있는 tunable 필터 관측 자료를 이용한 원시은하단/은하군 탐사, (4) 넓은 폭 필터 관측 자료를 이용한 원시은하단/은하군 탐사, (5) Lyα 성운의 성간 물질 또는 은하 주변 물질 연구, (6) 서브밀리미터 은하의 주변 환경 연구 등이 있다. 이 중에서 학생이 가장 흥미가 있는 주제를 가지고 첫 연구를 진행하게 된다. 신입생이 소속될 은하진화그룹은 현재 약 25명의 박사급 연구원들이 매우 다양한 분야에서 일하고 있는 매우 젊고 활동적인 그룹이다. 다른 연구원들, 학생들과의 교류를 통해서 폭넓고 다양한 은하 연구를 접할 수 있다. 다가올 GMT 시대의 한국 관측 천문학을 주도할 학자로 성장할 젊은 천문학자들의 지원을 기대합니다. 6. 이재진 (Jaejin Lee) 교수 (jjlee@kasi.re.kr): International students only▶ 연구목표: 우주 플라즈마를 관측하기 위한 나노위성 개발 프로젝트에 참여하여, 관측기기의 동작원리를 이해하고 관측 자료를 분석할 수 있는 역량을 갖춘다.  ▶ 연구방법: 나노위성의 편대비행을 이용한 근지구 우주환경 관측위성 개발 사업에 참여하여 임무 분석, 하드웨어 및 소프트웨어 설계, 관측 자료 분석 등의 현장 연구 경험을 쌓을 수 있는 기회 제공한다.  ▶ 기대결과: 인공위성 탑재체 개발 기술을 습득하여 미래 우주탐사 사업을 이끌 인재를 양성한다.  ▶ Research Aim   To achieve a research ability for space plasma data analysis through participating in the project developing space mission. To understand the principle of space plasma instruments and achieve an ability to design satellite system.  ▶ Research Methods   Through participating the project, Ionosphere/Magnetosphere Observation with nanosatellite formation flying, learn how to do mission analysis, hardware/software design and data analysis.  ▶ Research Outcomes   To cultivate researchers leading future space missions. 7. 고종완 교수 (jwko@kasi.re.kr) 은하단 및 은하의 형성과 진화 (Galaxy clusters and galaxy formation and evolution)  ▶ 연구목적: 은하단(galaxy cluster)은 우주에서 중력적으로 안정된 가장 큰 천체 (the largest relaxed, virialized system in the Universe)로 알려져 있다. 나아가 초은하단을 형성하지만 초은하단은 중력적으로 안정된 상태가 아니다. 또한 이런 은하단은 10-100배 정도 규모가 작은 은하군들의 병합으로 형성되는 것으로 알려지고 있다. 하지만, 우주의 탄생 이후 언제 은하군/은하단이 처음 만들어져서 어떻게 현재 우주의 거대 구조를 형성하였는지에 대한 시나리오는 아직 논쟁 중이다. 특히, 은하단의 형성과 진화는 우주의 진화(즉, 별생성 역사)와 밀접한 연관이 있음을 많은 관측적인 결과들이 말해 주고 있다. 이 연구의 목적은 은하단의 물질 분포 및 운동학적인 상태와 멤버 은하들의 상호 연관성 등을 우주의 나이로 분리하여 분석함으로써, 우주 거대 구조의 성장을 이해하는 것과 함께 다양한 은하단 환경이 멤버 은하의 진화에 미치는 영향을 이해하는 것이다.  ▶ 연구방법: 은하단은 암흑 물질 (DM; Dark Matter), 은하간 물질 (ICM: Intra-cluster Medium), 멤버 은하로 이루어져 있다. 특히, 가장 밝고 무거운 특별한 은하(BCG; Brightest Cluster Galaxy)는 주로 은하단의 중심에 위치하며 우주의 거대구조와 (즉, 은하단 환경) 연계한 은하의 형성과 진화를 이해하는데 최적의 연구 대상이다. 이 연구에서는 관측 자료와 시뮬레이션 자료를 비교 분석하는 독자적인 방법을 개발할 것이다: 1) 관측 자료를 활용한 DM, ICM, 그리고 멤버 은하들의 총체적인 분포를 시뮬레이션 결과와 비교, 2) 은하단의 운동학적인 상태 그리고 진화 단계에 따른 BCG의 특성 비교를 통한 우주의 거대구조와 은하의 상호 관계 분석.  ▶ 기대결과: 아래의 질문들에 대한 답을 찾아서 결과적으로 은하단의 형성과 진화를 이해하고, 은하단의 진화가 BCG 및 멤버 은하의 진화에 미치는 영향을 이해한다.    - 은하단의 진화 단계에 따라서 은하단의 암흑물질 분포와 바리온 물질의 분포는 어떻게 다른가?    - 은하단의 구조 및 운동학적인 특성이 BCG 및 멤버 은하의 별생성 역사에 어떤 영향을 주는가?      - BCG의 별생성 (star formation) 및 질량 증가 (mass assembly) 시나리오는? 8. 권우진 교수 (wkwon@kasi.re.kr)별은 저온 고밀도의 분자운에서 중력수축으로 형성된다. 중력수축으로 형성된 원시성(protostars)은 초기에 분자운 깊이 존재하며 강한 양축분출(bipolar outflows) 현상을 나타낸다. 원시성 주위를 둘러싸고 있는 구조(circumstellar envelopes)의 많은 물질들은 이러한 양축분출로 흩어지거나 중심의 원시성으로 강착되어 소멸된다. 그리고, 원시성 주위에는 원반(circumstellar disks)이 형성되는데, 이 구조(protoplanetary disks)가 장차 행성계로 진화하게 된다. 이렇듯 별과 행성이 탄생하는 영역은 저온 고밀도이며 그 크기가 ~100 au로 작다. 따라서, 전파간섭계가 주 관측 수단이 된다. 본인의 연구 그룹에서는 세계 최대의 관측기기인 Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)를 주로 이용하여 별과 행성의 탄생에 관한 근원적인 의문들에 도전하게 된다. 예를 들어, 자기장과 난류가 별이 탄생하는 데 미치는 영향, 원시성 원반 형성과 진화에 미치는 자기장의 영향, 별 탄생 과정에서 먼지 알갱이들이 성장하는 시기와 크기, 원시성 원반에서 행성이 만들어지는 기작 등, 기기의 발달로 최근에야 관측연구가 가능하게 된, 흥미진진한 많은 연구주제들이 있다. 연구를 수행함에 있어 필요에 따라, 다른 파장대의 관측자료 또는 전파단일경의 관측자료도 이용할 수 있는 많은 기회가 있을 것이다. 9. 조중현 교수 (jhjo39@kasi.re.kr) 현재 국가에서 요구하는 우주감시능력을 배양하기 위한 우주감시 전문인력의 양성이 시급하다. 이러한 전문인력이 수양해야할 우주감시의 기본적인 필수 학문으로는 위치천문학을 기본으로 하는 시간계.좌표계를 연구하는 기준계천문학, 천체(자연 및 우주물체)의 운동을 연구하는 천체역학, 천체의 운동을 관측하는 관측천문학 등이 있으며, 이를 바탕으로 한 응용연구 분야로는 우주로부터 발생할 수 있는 우주위험도를 분석하는 분야가 있다. 우주위험감시센터에서는 이러한 다양한 연구를 수행할 참신하고 역량있는 연구인력을 찾고 있다. 이 연구인력들은 현재 구축 중인 ‘우주물체 전자광학 감시체계’, ‘우주물체 관리 시스템’, 그리고 ‘우주위험도 분석시스템’과 현재 추진 중인 ‘우주감시 레이다시스템’등의 운영에 따른 과학기술적인 연구를 수행하며 이에 필수적인 상기 연구분야에 대한 교육과 학위수여가 가능하다. ※ Space Situational Awareness discipline, Ask any question to Prof. Jo at jhjo39@kasi.re.kr 10. 곽영실 교수 (yskwak@kasi.re.kr)▶ 중/고위도 전리권 불균일 현상의 특성 및 발생기작 연구- 천문연 전리권레이더 및 일본 MU레이더 관측을 통한 중위도 전리권 E/F층 불균일 현상의 특성 연구와 전천카메라, GPS TEC map, 신틸레이션 모니터, 이오노존데, 유성레이더 및 SWARM 위성 관측자료를 활용한 중위도 전리권 E/F층 불균일 현상의 발생기작 연구  ▶ 천문연과 극지연이 남극과 북극에 구축운영하고 있는 극지우주환경관측시스템(전천카메라, FPI, VIPIR, 신틸레이션 모니터)과 천문연이 회원으로 가입한 EISCAT 관측 및 SWARM 위성 관측자료를 활용한 고위도 전리권 불균일 현상 특성 및 발생기작 연구

For the admission of 2016 fall semester, applicants can only apply to the research fields below. For the details, please refer the attached document. (1) Prof. Arman Shafieloo (2) Prof. Jongwan Ko (3) Prof. Young-Sil Kwak (4) Prof. Sang Chul Kim (5) Prof. Soon-Wook Kim (6) Prof. Jongsoo Kim (7) Prof. Bong Won Sohn (8) Prof. Yujin Yang (9) Prof. Sang-Sung Lee (10) Prof. Woong-Seob Jeong (11) Prof. Jung Hyun Jo

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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. III. Duration of Fellowship 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 Related URLs: 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)