Faculty Positions in Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is aunique government-funded research institute dedicated to astronomy, astrophysics, and space science in Korea. KASI keeps a world-class leading role in scientific research and cutting-edge technology development. KASI operates research facilities both in Korea and foreign countries, and actively collaborates with world-leading organizations such as Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy and National Aeronautics and Space Administration in USA, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, and Chinese Academy of Sciences, etc. Some of the facilities and projects include Korean Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network, Korea Microlensing Telescope Network, Gemini Observatory, SPHEREx mission, and the Giant Magellan Telescope.

We currently search for creative and outstanding staff scientists.

The Applications should be submitted by July 7, 2020 (15:00 KST) at  https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/publication/post/recruitNotice

○ The Areas of Recruitment

○ Schedule for the Selection Process

※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the applicants through e-mail.

※ Presentation about the Research Perfomance

    - About the past research achievement and future research plan 

     (PPT 10~15 pages of Powerpoint Slides or equivalent documents) 

    - Duration: 30 minutes including 20 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A   

     (The duration is subject to adjustment according to the number of successful applicants from the primary selection process) 

   - For those applicants who currently stay abroad, the presentation and interview will be conducted via video conferencing software such as Skype. 

o If the results of Background Checks (Criminal Record Checks)  of applicants from their own countries is found  ineligible, the applicant’s employment will be nullified.

o If a false information is found in the submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.

o The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

o KASI is an equal opportunity employer.

  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 Areas of Recruitment

  - P1: Galaxy clusters: optical surveys, data analysis, and science  (1 Position)

  - P2: Millimeter wave receiver system development.(1 Position)

  - P3: GNSS / Ionosphere and Upper Atmosphere(1 Position)

  - P4: Space Situational Awareness(1 Position)

  - P5: Astronomical research using survey data (e.g., SDSS4)(1 Position)

  - P6: IGRINS Postdoctoral position at Center for Large Telescopes (CfLAT)(1 Position)

  - P7: Astronomical Instrumentation – Development of OIR Spectrograph(1 Position)

  - P8: Development of Gravitational Wave (GW) Detector Technology(1 Position)

  - P9: Co-phasing technology development for Segmented mirrors(1 Position)

※ New hires may be appointed as postdocs only if their start date is within 5 years of receiving their PhD.  

※ Those currently employed as post-doctoral researchers at KASI are not eligible for application. 

※ One application out of the 9 areas will be accepted.  

○ Applicants should apply online at https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/post/eng_jobopening 

   (by 2020.6.26.(Fri) PM5:00 KST)

○ Candidates must upload 

  1) A curriculum vitae, 

  2) Research achievement and plan  

  3) 5-year Publication and project list

○ Schedule for the Selection Process

  1) Document review: 2020.7.6.(Mon) ~ 2020.7.9.(Thu)

  2) Presentation & Interview: 2020.7.27(Mon) ~ 2020.7.31(Fri)

 ※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the applicants through e-mail.

○ Presentation about the Research

  1) About the past research achievements and future research plan (PPT 10~15 pages)

  2) Duration: 30 minutes including 20 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A

     (This will be adjusted by the number of successful applicants.)

  3) For foreigners abroad, the presentation and interview will be conducted via Skype.

○ A photocopy of the diploma should be presented when the candidate joins the KASI.  

○ The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (starting from around 44,400,000 KRW(about 39,400 USD) 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. (dorm fees : 150,000/90,000 KRW) The KASI is committed to increasing its diversity and welcomes applications from women, minorities and people with disabilities.

○ To proceed with a fair recruitment process, the personally identifiable information which is unrelated to one’s work such as name (first name and surname), picture, names of educational institutions, gender, sexual orientation, address, family or relatives cannot be mentioned in the CV, Research plan, or other necessary documents. 

○ The applicant is responsible for the disadvantage caused by Error/Mistake, omission and being impossible to contact.  

○ Depending on the results of CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK of applicants from their own countries, the ineligible applicant’s employment will be nullified.

○ If a false information is found in the submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.

○ The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

▶ P1: Galaxy clusters: optical surveys, data analysis, and science 

The galaxy evolution research group in KASI invites applications for a postdoctoral position in observational studies focusing on galaxy clusters. 

This position is available from September 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

A minimum research fund of 5,000,000 Korean Won (~US$4,500) will be provided each year. 

The galaxy evolution research group in KASI is consistently growing and is active in various fields of observational/theoretical galaxy evolution researches, covering dwarf galaxies, massive galaxies, galaxy clusters, large-scale structures at nearby and distant universe (http://galev.kasi.re.kr).

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Jongwan Ko (jwko@kasi.re.kr).

▶ P2: Millimeter wave receiver system development

Radio engineering research and development group

Radio astronomy division

This positions are available from September 1, 2020. 

An additional research fund of 6,000,000 - 8,000,000 Korean Won (~US$5,000-7,000) will be provided each year.

Radio Engineering R&D Group has been working enthusiastically towards state-of-the-art millimeter/sub-millimeter wave receivers and  those active/passive components for radio astronomy since 1986.   

A representative example is the receivers developed for KVN (Korea VLBI Networks : https://kvn.kasi.re.kr) that provide observations from 18 to 142 GHz. Research topics of the group include wide-IF SIS mixers, feed horn antennas, orthomode transducers and phase shifters working at mm/sub-mm frequency range.    

Moreover, the group has a remarkable ability to conduct the quasi-optical circuit design which can make simultaneous observation for several frequency bands. The successful candidate will contribute to development of millimeter wave receivers and relevant components. It will provide the candidate a great opportunity to take part in the design and development of quasi-optical circuit design for compact multiple bands receiver system.

Inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Seog-Tae Han (sthan@kasi.re.kr) 

▶ P3: GNSS / Ionosphere and Upper Atmosphere

The Space Science Division at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of ionospheric research using GNSS data. This position will participate in developing a near real-time ionospheric monitoring system using GNSS data and work on the validation and application of ionospheric products retrieved from the system. 

The anticipated appointment start date is September 1, 2020., but it is negotiable. The initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility of extension for another one year depending on performance reviews and funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience according to the institute pay scale. An additional fund for travel and other expenses will be provided each year and the amount of fund varies with the project budget.

The Space Science Division is actively conducting research in the heliophysics, planetary science, Earth science and space exploration. The division also implements space programs for space science and astronomy in collaboration with universities and other research institutes

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Wookyoung Lee (wklee@kasi.re.kr) 

▶ P4: Space Situational Awareness

The Center for Space Situational Awareness(CSSA) invites applications for 1 postdoctoral fellow position in research using SSA data

This positions are available from September 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 8,000,000 - 10,000,000 Korean Won (~US$7,000-9,000) will be provided each year.

The Center for Space Situational Awareness (CSSA) at KASI has operated the OWL-Net (Optical Wide-field Patrol Network) since 2017. The OWL-Net consists of 5 robotic observatories at 5 countries over the world and each has a 0.5m optical telescope and a 4K camera with about 1.2 degree FOV. OWL-Net is used as a major asset to Korea.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Hong-Suh Yim (yimhs@kasi.re.kr) 

▶ P5_Astronomical research using survey data (e.g., SDSS4)

Center for Large Telescopes (CfLAT) invites the application to Postdoctoral researcher position. This position is primarily for a researcher who can pursue his/her own research using the large survey data such as SDSS4. CfLAT serves as an Associate Institutional Member of SDSS4 and the successful candidate will have access rights to SDSS4 data even before public release. He/She is also supposed to participate in activities supporting the operation of CfLAT within 20% of his/her time. The supporting activities may include (but not limited to) followings, and details can 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

This position is available from September 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable

A research fund of about 10,000,000 Korean Won (~US$8,500) per year will be available.

CfLAT is an official interface between KASI and Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) Organization, where KASI is a founding member of GMT project. CfLAT composed of ~20 members including staff scientists and postdoctoral researchers with a wide research area spanning from observational astronomy to instrument development. We value diversity and creativity with passion for science.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Ho Seong Hwang (hhwang@kasi.re.kr)

▶ P6: IGRINS Postdoctoral position at Center for Large Telescopes (CfLAT)

Center for Large Telescopes (CfLAT) at KASI invites the application to IGRINS Postdoctoral position. IGRINS is a cross-dispersed near-IR spectrograph with a resolving power R=λ/Δλ = 45,000. This position is primarily for a researcher who can pursue his/her own research using the IGRINS data, in the field of Star Formation, Exoplanets, Stellar Astrophysics or the Interstellar Medium. The successful candidate is supposed to participate in activities supporting the operation (including user support) of IGRINS within 30% of his/her time

This position is available from September 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable

A research fund of about 10,000,000 Korean Won (~US$8,500) per year will be available.

CfLAT is an official interface between KASI and Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) Organization, where KASI is a founding member of GMT project. CfLAT composed of ~20 members including staff scientists and postdoctoral researchers with a wide research area spanning from observational astronomy to instrument development. We value diversity and creativity with passion for science.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Jae-Joon Lee (leejjoon@kasi.re.kr)

▶ P7: Astronomical Instrumentation – Development of OIR Spectrograph

Center for Large Telescopes, KASI

September 1, 2020 (Exact date negotiable)

An additional research fund of about 10,000 USD will be provided each year.

The KASI Center for Large Telescope is responsible for the development and maintenance of various ground-based optical and infrared observation facilities owned by KASI. Recently, the group is actively participating in international cooperation to develop the state-of-the-art astronomical instruments, including IGRINS, G-CLEF, and GMTNIRS. A successful candidate is expected to work with the spectrometer development team in the field of mechanics, electronics, software, and/or systems engineering.

Dr. Young Sam Yu (ysyu@kasi.re.kr) Instrument Scientist

▶ P8: Development of Gravitational Wave (GW) Detector Technology

The GW technology research team in the Technology Center for Astronomy and Space Science invites applications for a postdoctoral position in optical system control technology.

This positions are available from November 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 6,000,000 - 8,000,000 Korean Won (~US$5,000-7,000) will be provided each year.

The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) has recently initiated a research program for gravitational wave (GW) detector technology, focused on laser and optical technologies to reduce the quantum noise in GW detectors. KASI is also preparing for collaborations with advanced or next generation GW detectors such as KAGRA, Virgo and ET. Applications are welcome from researchers whose interests are located in the field of control electronics for optical systems. A successful candidate is expected to work with the GW technology research team at KASI and its international collaborators to improve GW detector performances by instrumenting laser and optical systems based on quantum squeezing or quantum entanglement technologies. 

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Sungho Lee (leesh@kasi.re.kr)

▶ P9: Co-phasing technology development for Segmented mirrors

Technology Center for Astronomy and Space Science

This positions are available from September 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

 An additional research fund of 4,000,000~8,000,000 Korean Won (3,000~7,000 USD) will be provided each year.

 The Technology Center for Astronomy and Space Science in KASI is responsible for the development of various ground and space-based optical, infrared observation systems owned by KASI. Recently, the center is actively participating in Creative-fusion technology development program promoted by National Research Council of Science and Technology (NST) including Segmented mirror, Adaptive Optics, and Spectroscopy technologies. A successful candidate is expected to work with the Segmented mirror development for the telescope optics and systems engineering.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Jeong-Yeol Han (jhan@kasi.re.kr)

Faculty Positions in Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is aunique government-funded research institute dedicated to astronomy, astrophysics, and space science in Korea. KASI keeps a world-class leading role in scientific research and cutting-edge technology development. KASI operates research facilities both in Korea and foreign countries, and actively collaborates with world-leading organizations such as Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy and National Aeronautics and Space Administration in USA, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, and Chinese Academy of Sciences, etc. Some of the facilities and projects include Korean Very Long Baseline Interferometry Network, Korea Microlensing Telescope Network, Gemini Observatory, SPHEREx mission, and the Giant Magellan Telescope.

We currently search for creative and outstanding staff scientists.

The Applications should be submitted by April 13, 2020 (15:00 KST) at https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/publication/post/recruitNotice

○ The Areas of Recruitment

○ Schedule for the Selection Process

 ※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the applicants through e-mail.

 ※ Presentation about the Research Perfomance 

    - About the past research achievement and future research plan 

     (PPT 10~15 pages of Powerpoint Slides or equivalent documents) 

    - Duration: 30 minutes including 20 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A   

     (The duration is subject to adjustment according to the number of successful applicants from the primary selection process) 

   - For those applicants who currently stay abroad, the presentation and interview will be conducted via video conferencing software such as Skype. 

o If the results of Background Checks (Criminal Record Checks)  of applicants from their own countries is found  ineligible, the applicant’s employment will be nullified.

o If a false information is found in the submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.

o The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

o KASI is an equal opportunity employer.

   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. 

ㅇ The Areas of Recruitment

 - P1: Galaxy clusters (simulations, multi-wavelength data, survey telescopes) (2 Position)

 - P2: Research on the KMTNet optical survey data.(1 Position)

 - P3: MUSE Studies of Galaxies in Galaxy Clusters(1 Position)

 - P4: Radio astronomy(2 Position)

 - P5: Astronomy and Astrophysics using Korean VLBI Network (KVN)(1 Position)

 - P6: SPHEREx Instrumentation or Science(2 Position)

 - P7: Solar corona science(1 Position)

 - P8: GNSS / Ionosphere and Upper Atmosphere(1 Position)

 - P9: Theoretical cosmology (early universe, large-scale structure, large-scale optical spectroscopic/radio continuum survey analysis)(4 Position)

 - P10: Development of Gravitational Wave Detector Technology(2 Position)

 - P11: Co-phasing technology development for Segmented mirrors(1 Position)

 - P12: IGRINS Postdoctoral position at Center for Large Telescopes (CfLAT)(1 Position) 

※ New hires may be appointed as postdocs only if their start date is within 5 years of receiving their PhD. 

ㅇ Applicants should apply online at https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/post/eng_jobopening (by 2020.1.17.(Fri) PM5:00 KST)

ㅇ Candidates must upload 

  1) A curriculum vitae, 

  2) Research achievement and plan  

  3) 5-year Publication and project list

ㅇ Schedule for the Selection Process

  1) About the past research achievements and future research plan (PPT 10~15 pages)

  2) Duration: 30 minutes including 20 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A

      (This will be adjusted by the number of successful applicants.)

  3) For foreigners abroad, the presentation and interview will be conducted via Skype.

ㅇ A photocopy of the diploma should be presented when the candidate joins the KASI.  

ㅇ The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (starting from around 44,400,000 KRW(about 39,400 USD) 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. (dorm fees : 150,000/90,000 KRW) The KASI is committed to increasing its diversity and welcomes applications from women, minorities and people with disabilities.

ㅇ To proceed with a fair recruitment process, the personally identifiable information which is unrelated to one’s work such as name (first name and surname), picture, names of educational institutions, gender, sexual orientation, address, family or relatives cannot be mentioned in the CV, Research plan, or other necessary documents. 

ㅇ The applicant is responsible for the disadvantage caused by Error/Mistake, omission and being impossible to contact. 

ㅇ Depending on the results of CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK of applicants from their own countries, the ineligible applicant’s employment will be nullified.

ㅇ If a false information is found in the submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.

ㅇ The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

▶ P1: Galaxy clusters (simulations, multi-wavelength data, survey telescopes) 

The galaxy evolution research group in KASI invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in theoretical/observational studies focusing on galaxy clusters. 

These positions are available from April 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

A minimum research fund of 5,000,000 Korean Won (~US$4,500) will be provided each year. 

The galaxy evolution research group in KASI is consistently growing and is active in various fields of observational/theoretical galaxy evolution researches, covering dwarf galaxies, massive galaxies, galaxy clusters, large-scale structures at nearby and distant universe (http://galev.kasi.re.kr)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Jihye Shin (jhshin@kasi.re.kr) and Dr. Jongwan Ko (jwko@kasi.re.kr)

▶ P2: Research on the KMTNet optical survey data.

The big data astronomy project invites applications for postdoctoral fellows in the analysis of the KMTNet survey data.

This position is available from April 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 6,000,000 - 8,000,000 Korean Won (~US$5,000-7,000) will be provided each year.

The big data astronomy project in the KASI invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position which focuses on preparation for the LSST era. The successful candidate will be devoted to the KMTNet big data analysis and research in 1) galactic/extragalatic survey sciences and/or following-up work for time domain sciences (with Dr. Jae-Woo Kim), 2) faint dwarf galaxy and star cluster studies (with Dr. Hong-Soo Park), or 3) supernova/variable/transient research (with Dr. Sang-Chul Kim). Applicants should have obtained a PhD in astronomy or astrophysics. We particularly welcome candidates with good programming skills and previous experiences with large optical survey data. In addition to the KMTNet, the KASI members can also access observing facilities such as Gemini, MMT, and KVN through proposing the Korean time.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Min-Su Shin (msshin@kasi.re.kr) for the KASI big data project, Dr. Jae-Woo Kim (kjw0704@kasi.re.kr) for the galactic/extragalactic survey and time-domain follow-up science, Dr. Hong-Soo Park (hspark@kasi.re.kr) for the dwarf galaxy studies, and Dr. Sang-Chul Kim (sckim@kasi.re.kr) for the supernova-related research.

▶ P3: MUSE Studies of Galaxies in Galaxy Clusters

The Galaxy Research Group invites applications for a post-doctoral position in extragalactic astronomy. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Yun-Kyeong Sheen on the evolution of galaxies in clusters of galaxies, using VLT/MUSE IFU spectroscopic data. One of the main subjects is a spatially-resolved kinematic study of the elliptical galaxies with post-merger features found in a cluster environment. The selected post-doctoral researcher is also encouraged to expand the subject as a multiband analysis or to develop new science topics using a given data set (e.g., environmental effects on galaxy evolution, theoretical modeling of post-merger galaxies, synthetic stellar population modeling of galaxy spectra etc.). Experience with optical spectroscopy/imaging and multi-wavelength data set is preferred, but is not mandatory. Highly-qualified applicants with a general background in extragalactic science and/or galaxy clusters will be fully considered. 

This position is available from April 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 6,000,000 Korean Won (~US$5,000) will be provided each year.

The Galaxy Research Group is active in various fields of observational/theoretical extragalactic astronomy, covering interstellar medium, supernovae, dwarf galaxies, massive galaxies, and galaxy clusters at the nearby and distant universe (http://galev.kasi.re.kr).

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Yun-Kyeong Sheen (yksheen@kasi.re.kr). 

▶ P4: Radio astronomy

The star formation and evolution group at KASI invites applications for two postdoctoral positions in radio and infrared astronomy to work on early star-forming processes in our Galaxy and/or evolved stars. 

The position is available from September 1, 2020, but the starting date is negotiable.

The research budget of 5,000,000 Korean Won (~USD5,000) is guaranteed. Additional travel funds will be also provided if necessary.

The star formation and evolution group (http://starforme.kasi.re.kr) is interested in candidates who work on early star forming processes in our Galaxy and/or radio observation and hydrodynamical modeling of evolved stars (AGB stars or planetary nebulae). The successful applicants are expected to carry out his/her own research projects and actively collaborate with the group members, who are currently leading several large (or PI) projects using JCMT, KVN, TRAO 14m, and ALMA. Detailed information of the group members and ongoing projects is available at the group webpage (http://starforme.kasi.re.kr).

Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Chang Won Lee (cwl@kasi.re.kr)

▶ P5: Astronomy and Astrophysics using Korean VLBI Network (KVN)

We invite applications for one postdoctoral position in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics using the Korean VLBI Network (KVN). Preferentially considered those applications with the research experience and plan for multi-frequency AGN survey and astrometry/geodesy using the KVN.

This position will be available from September 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable (but not earlier than September 1, 2020).

An additional research fund of 6,000,000 - 8,000,000 Korean Won (~US$5,000-7,000) will be provided each year.

The KVN science group carries out studies by using the KVN. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in the multi-frequency AGN survey project and undertaking the related studies such as AGN astrometry/geodesy using the KVN. In addition, the applicant is expected to join the KVN and EAVN (East Asian VLBI Network) research activities. 

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Taehyun Jung (thjung@kasi.re.kr) 

▶ P6: SPHEREx Instrumentation or Science

The KASI SPHEREx Team invites applications for two post-doctoral positions in instrumentation or science projects related the NASA’s SPHEREx mission. The successful applicants are expected to work on any combinations of the following projects: (1) development and operation of the ground test facilities for SPHEREx, (2) preparation for the NASA SPHEREx mission, (3) developing SPHEREx key or legacy science. The three SPHEREx key science cases are cosmology (signatures from inflation), galaxy evolution (extragalactic background light), and the origin of life (biogenic ices). The legacy science cases include any topics that will be enabled by SPHEREx: e.g., AGNs, local/high-redshift galaxies, galaxy clusters, diffuse ISM, and brown dwarfs. The successful applicants will be given opportunities to collaborate with the international SPHEREx Science Team, thus gaining internal access to the data and tools for SPHEREx. It is also strongly encouraged that he/she develops and leads their own projects within these frameworks. Experience with astronomical instrumentation, optical/IR observation, or multi-wavelength data set is preferred.

This position is available from April 1, 2020, but the starting date is negotiable (as late as October 2020). This position is initially for two years with a possible extension of one more year, depending upon his/her performance, mutual agreement or funding situation.

Additional research fund for travel and other expenses will be provided each year. The amount of this fund is negotiable.

SPHEREx is a new infrared survey satellite, recently selected by NASA as a medium-class explorer (MIDEX) mission for launch in 2023. KASI is the only international partner of the SPHEREx mission, and the KASI SPHEREx Team will participate in preparation for the mission, operation, data reduction/release, and science beyond 2025. We also support SPHEREx-related activities of the Korean astronomical community. The postdocs will also have full access to all the resources and facilities of KASI: KVN/KaVA, Gemini/MMT through K-GMT Science Program, ALMA through East Asia Region and JCMT through East Asian Observatory.

Enquiries may be addressed to Drs. Woong-Seob Jeong (jeongws@kasi.re.kr) or Yujin Yang (yyang@kasi.re.kr).

▶ P7: Solar corona science

The space science division invites applications for a postdoctoral position in corona, solar wind, CME research using solar coronagraph

This positions are available from September 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

Provision of additional research fund is also negotiable.

The space science division has the research and development center for science, application, and service related to the Sun and space weather. The division is currently developing a solar coronagraph on International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with NASA. For the purpose of technical demonstration, stratospheric balloon experiment was performed in 2019. The launch of the ISS coronagraph is arranged by the end of 2022. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking related research using coronagraph. 

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Yeon-Han Kim (yhkim@kasi.re.kr) 

▶ P8: GNSS / Ionosphere and Upper Atmosphere

The Space Science Division at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of ionospheric research using GNSS data. This position will participate in developing a near real-time ionospheric monitoring system using GNSS data and work on the validation and application of ionospheric products retrieved from the system. 

The anticipated appointment start date is April 2020, but it is negotiable. The initial appointment will be for two years with the possibility of extension for another one year depending on performance reviews and funding.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience according to the institute pay scale. An additional fund for travel and other expenses will be provided each year and the amount of fund varies with the project budget.

The Space Science Division is actively conducting research in the heliophysics, planetary science, Earth science and space exploration. The division also implements space programs for space science and astronomy in collaboration with universities and other research institutes

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Wookyoung Lee (wklee@kasi.re.kr) 

▶ P9: Theoretical cosmology (early universe, large-scale structure, large-scale optical spectroscopic/radio continuum survey analysis)

The cosmology group at KASI　(CosKASI) invites applications for 4  postdoctoral research fellow positions in theoretical cosmology. 

The positions are available as soon as possible after April 1, 2020 The beginning date is negotiable.

Research fund of 10,000,000 Korean Won (approx. 8,500 USD) will be provided each year.

CosKASI consists of 4 full-time research scientists (Jinn-Ouk Gong, David Parkinson, Arman Shafieloo and Yong-Seon Song), 3 part-time research scientists and a number of postdoctoral research fellows. CosKASI has broad research interests including early universe, large-scale structure and observational cosmology. The detail of CosKASI can be found at the homepage (http://cosmology.kasi.re.kr).

For informal enquiries, contact Jinn-Ouk Gong(jgong@kasi.re.kr)

 or David Parkinson(davidparkinson@kasi.re.kr).

▶ P10: Development of Gravitational Wave Detector Technology

KASI Optical and Infrared Astronomical Technology Group

March 1, 2020 (Exact date negotiable)

An additional research fund of 6,000,000~8,000,000 Korean Won (5,000~7,000 USD) will be provided each year.

The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) has recently initiated a research program for gravitational wave (GW) detector technology, focused on laser and optical technologies to reduce the quantum noise in GW detectors. KASI is also preparing for collaborations with advanced or next generation GW detectors such as KAGRA, Virgo and ET. Applications are welcome from researchers whose interests are located in one or more of the following fields: quantum optics; laser and optical technology; control electronics; GW detector development. A successful candidate is expected to work with the GW technology research team at KASI and its international collaborators to improve GW detector performances by instrumenting laser and optical systems based on  quantum squeezing or quantum entanglement technologies. We are interested in candidates who have communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to be effective with diverse groups of colleagues and community members.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Sungho Lee (leesh@kasi.re.kr)

▶ P11: Co-phasing technology development for Segmented mirrors

Optical and Infrared Astronomical Technology Group

This positions are available from April 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

 An additional research fund of 6,000,000~8,000,000 Korean Won (5,000~7,000 USD) will be provided each year.

 The Optical and Infrared Astronomical Technology Group in KASI is responsible for the development and maintenance of various ground-based optical and infrared observation facilities owned by KASI. Recently, the group is actively participating in Creative-fusion technology development program promoted by National Research Council of Science and Technology (NST) including Segmented mirror, Adaptive Optics, and Spectroscopy technologies. A successful candidate is expected to work with the Segmented mirror development for the telescope optics and systems engineering.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Jeong-Yeol Han (jhan@kasi.re.kr)

▶ P12: IGRINS Postdoctoral position at Center for Large Telescopes (CfLAT)

K-GMT Science Group, Center for Large Telescopes (CfLAT) invites the application to IGRINS Postdoctoral position. IGRINS is a cross-dispersed near-IR spectrograph with a resolving power R=λ/Δλ = 45,000. This position is primarily for a researcher who can pursuit his/her own researches using the IGRINS data, in the field of Star Formation, Exoplanets, Stellar Astrophysics or the Interstellar Medium. The successful candidate is supposed to participate activities supporting the operation (including user support) of IGRINS within 40% of his/her time.

This positions are available from April 1, 2020. The beginning date is negotiable.

A research fund of about 10,000,000 Korean Won (~US$8,500) per year will be available.

CfLAT is an official interface between KASI and Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) Organization, where KASI is a founding member of GMT project. K-GMT Science Group is in charge of science promotion and development for GMT that CfLAT is engaged in, and is composed of seven staff scientists and two postdoctoral researchers who value

diversity and creativity with passion for science.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Jae-Joon Lee (leejjoon@kasi.re.kr) 

Faculty Positions in Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)

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. Furthermore, KASI develops astronomical instruments and operates facilities in Korea as well as overseas. We are currently searching for creative and outstanding staff scientists.

The Applications should be submitted by Sep 16, 2019 (15:00 KST) at https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/publication/post/recruitNotice

○ The Areas of Recruitment

 ▶ C1: Optical Astronomy

     - Big Survey Data and Machine Learning Research (1 Position)

 ▶ C2: Space Science

     - Near-Earth Plasma Environment (1 Position)

 ▶ C3: Space Science

    - Research and Development in Space Science (1 Position)

 ▶ C4: Large Telescope and Instrumentation

     - Whole fields of Radio Astronomy (1 Position)

○ Schedule for the Selection Process

 ① Document review (Preliminary Selection) : 2019-09-24(Tue) ~ 2019-10-03(Thurs)

 ② Presentation(Secondary Selection) : 2019-10-21(Mon.) ~ 2019-10-25(Fri.)

 ③ Comprehensive Interview(Final Selection) : 2019-11-4(Mon.) ~ 2019-11-8(Fri.)

 ※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the applicants through e-mail.

 ※ Presentation about the Research

    - About the past research achievements and future research plan (PPT 10~15 pages)

    - Duration: 30 minutes including 20 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: Second half of 2019 (Negotiable)

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 submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.

o The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

   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. 

ㅇ The Areas of Recruitment

  1. Big data and machine learning in astronomy

  2. ALMA Korean node

  3. Ionosphere/Upper Atmosphere

  4. Lunar and Planetary Science

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

ㅇ Required Documents

   ▶ A curriculum vitae

   ▶ Research achievement and plan 

   ▶ 5-year Publication and project list

   ▶ More than two letters of recommendation 

  * Send directly from the recommenders to hradmin@kasi.re.kr 

The Applications should be submitted by 2019-07-10 (17:00 KST) online https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/post/eng_jobopening. 

A photocopy of the diploma should be presented when the candidate joins the KASI. 

  The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (starting from around 44,400,000 KRW(about 39,400 USD) 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. (dorm fees : 150,000/90,000 KRW) The KASI is committed to increasing its diversity and welcomes applications from women, minorities and people with disabilities.

(1) Big data and machine learning in astronomy

  The big data astronomy project in KASI invites applications for postdoctoral fellow positions which focus on preparation for the LSST era and development of data analysis softwares, while conducting research on either asteroid or galaxy evolution. The selected postdoc will be devoted to big data analysis and algorithm/software development with Dr. Min-Su Shin for half of his/her time. The appointed postdoctoral fellow will also work with the KASI members in either asteroid (with Dr. Hong-Kyu Moon) or galaxy evolution (with Dr. Yun-Kyeong Sheen) research for another half of his/her time. The asteroid research will include analyzing KMTNet observations of small Solar System bodies. If the applicant is chosen for the galaxy evolution research, this position will provide a great opportunity to work on early-type galaxies with the privileged MUSE data as well as making provision for the upcoming LSST era. Applicants should have obtained a PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, physics, statistics, computer science, or related fields. We particularly welcome candidates with good programming skills. Those positions are available from September 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable. A minimum research fund of 5,000,000 Korean Won (~US$4,500) will be provided each year. Enquiries can be addressed to Drs. Min-Su Shin (msshin@kasi.re.kr), Hong-Kyu Moon (fullmoon@kasi.re.kr), or Yun-Kyeong Sheen (yksheen@kasi.re.kr).

(2) ALMA Korean node

  ALMA Group is the Korean node of the East Asia ALMA Regional Center. The group supports the Korean astronomical community for the preparation of ALMA observations, data reduction and evaluation and help-desk duty. The successful applicant should spend 30% of his/her time, as a member of the node, and other 70% for his/her own research. Although preference will be given to an applicant with radio astronomy background, an excellent applicant with any background will seriously considered. (Korean-ARC node homepage is http://alma.kasi.re.kr). The position will start on September 2019 but a beginning date is negotiable. The research budget of 5,000,000 Won (4,500 USD) is guaranteed. Additional travel funds related with the Korea ALMA project will be also given.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. A-Ran Lyo (arl@kasi.re.kr)

(3) Ionosphere/Upper Atmosphere

The Solar and Space Weather Team invites a postdoctoral fellow position in development of the ionospheric model and study of the ionospheric/upper atmospheric variations using the ionospheric model. Those positions are available from September 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 7,000,000 Korean Won (~US$6,000) will be provided each year. The Solar and Space Weather Team conducts research in the area of solar activities and space weather with topics of interest including coronal mass ejections and solar flares, sun-earth connections, Earth’s Magnetosphere, and Ionosphere/upper atmosphere. 

(https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/pageView/73)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Kwak, Young-Sil (yskwak@kasi.re.kr)

(4) Lunar and Planetary Science

Lunar science project team in Space Science Division invites applications for a postdoctoral position. This position will be available from July 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 6,000,000 - 8,000,000 Korean Won (~US$5,000-7,000) will be provided each year.

Lunar science project team is developing a wide-angle Polarimetry Camera for Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter and various science instruments for lunar lander. The Science team is interested in space weathering effects on the surface of airless bodies in our solar system and in their physical processes related to volatiles, solar wind, magnetic field, etc. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking part in the instrument development and related research. 

Inquiries can be addressed to Dr. Young-Jun Choi (yjchoi@kasi.re.kr) 

Faculty Positions in Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is a government-funded 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. Furthermore, KASI develops astronomical instruments and operates facilities in Korea as well as overseas. We are currently searching for creative and outstanding staff scientists.

The Applications should be submitted by April 21, 2019 (22:00 KST) at https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/publication/post/recruitNotice

○ The Areas of Recruitment

 ▶ A1: Optical Astronomy

     - Big Survey Data and Machine Learning Research (2 Positions)

 ▶ A2: Optical Astronomy

     - Time Domain Astronomy Research (1 Position)

 ▶ A3: Space Astronomy

    - Space Weather Research Satellite Operation and Magnetosphere/ionosphere Research (1 Position)

 ▶ A4: Radio Astronomy

     - Whole fields of Radio Astronomy (1 Position)

 ▶ A5: Radio Astronomy

     - Development of Instruments for Micro- and Mili-meter wavelengths (1 Position)

 ▶ A6: Large Telescope and Instrumentation

     - Development of Optical and Infrared Instruments (1 Position)

○ Schedule for the Selection Process

 ① Document review (Preliminary Selection): 2019-04-29(Mon.) ~ 2019-05-03(Fri.)

 ② Presentation(Secondary Selection): 2019-05-20(Mon.) ~ 2019-05-24(Fri.)

 ③ Comprehensive Interview(Final Selection): 2019-06-17(Mon.) ~ 2019-06-21(Fri.)

 ※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the applicants through e-mail.

 ※ Presentation about the Research

    - About the past research achievements and future research plan (PPT 10~15 pages)

    - Duration: 30 minutes including 20 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: Second half of 2019 (Negotiable)

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 submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.

o The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

  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. 

ㅇ The Areas of Recruitment

1. Galaxy clusters

2. High-redshift Lyman Alpha Emitters and Nebulae

3. KMTNet Supernova Program

4. Big data and machine learning in astronomy

5. Microlensing

6. ALMA Korean node

7. EAVN operation and science

8. Ionosphere/Upper Atmosphere

9. Space Geodesy

10. Infrared Astronomy

11. Cosmology

12. Theoretical and computational astrophysics

13. Historical Astronomy

ㅇ Required Documents

▶ A curriculum vitae

▶ Research achievement and plan 

▶ Publication and project list within 5 years

▶ More than two letters of recommendation 

  ※ Sent directly from the recommenders to hradmin@kasi.re.kr 

The Applications should be submitted by 2018-12-14 (17:00 KST) online https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/post/eng_jobopening. A photocopy of the diploma should be presented when the candidate joins the KASI. Note that only applicants within 5 years from the PhD degree are eligible for these positions.

  The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (starting from around 44,400,000 KRW(about 39,400 USD) 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. (dorm fees : 150,000/90,000 KRW) The KASI is committed to increasing its diversity and welcomes applications from women, minorities and people with disabilities.

(1) Galaxy clusters

  We are particularly interested in a young and creative researcher to work on (1) kinematics of galaxy clusters, (2) intracluster light (ICL), or (3) detailed stellar populations of cluster galaxies using photometric and spectroscopic data. Preference will be given to candidates with experiences in deep imaging analysis of galaxy clusters. Those positions are available from March 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable. 

A minimum research fund of 5,000,000 Korean Won (~US$4,500) will be provided each year. 

The group is consistently growing and is active in various fields of observational/theoretical galaxy evolution researches, covering interstellar medium, supernovae, dwarf galaxies, massive galaxies, galaxy clusters at nearby and distant universe. (http://galev.kasi.re.kr)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Jongwan Ko (jwko@kasi.re.kr)

(2) High-redshift Lyman Alpha Emitters and Nebulae

  The Galaxy Research Group invites applications for one post-doctoral position in extragalactic astronomy to work with Dr. Yujin Yang.The successful applicant is expected to work on the following topics using Lyman alpha emission as an observational probe: (1) galaxy formation and evolution at high-redshift, (2) circum- or inter-galactic medium revealed by Lyman alpha nebulosity, and (3) large-scale structure (proto-clusters) traced by Lyman alpha emitters. Experience with optical imaging/spectroscopy/polarimetry and/or multi-wavelength data set is preferred, but is not mandatory. Highly-qualified applicants with a general background in extragalactic science and/or galaxy clusters will be fully considered.  The position is available from March 1, 2019, but the starting date can be as late as October 2019.  A minimum research fund of 5,000,000 Korean Won (~4,500 USD) will be provided each year.The Galaxy Research Group is active in various fields of observational/theoretical galaxy evolution research, covering interstellar medium, supernovae, dwarf galaxies, massive galaxies, galaxy clusters at nearby and distant universe (http://galev.kasi.re.kr). 

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Yujin Yang (yyang@kasi.re.kr)

(3) KMTNet Supernova Program

  KMTNet Supernova Program is using ~17% time of all three 1.6 m wide-field (2 deg X 2 deg) telescopes in CTIO, SAAO, and SSO ensuring 24-hour coverage during 2015-2020. We also plan to obtain data after 2020 and utilize the LSST together afterwards. We are collecting KMTNet BVI imaging data and Gemini spectroscopy data for supernovae, novae, dwarf novae, variable stars, transients, AGN, and dwarf galaxies. We are interested in a researcher to work using these data. Those positions are available from March 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable. 

A minimum research fund of 5,000,000 Korean Won (~US$4,500) will be provided each year. 

The group is consistently growing and is active in various fields of observational/theoretical galaxy evolution researches, covering interstellar medium, supernovae, dwarf galaxies, massive galaxies, galaxy clusters at nearby and distant universe. (http://galev.kasi.re.kr)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Sang Chul Kim (sckim@kasi.re.kr)

(4) Big data and machine learning in astronomy

  The big data astronomy project in KASI invites applications for postdoctoral fellow positions which focus on preparation for the LSST era and development of data analysis algorithms as well as softwares. The selected postdoc will be mainly devoted to big data analysis by using statistics and machine learning methods, and will work in algorithm/software development for the LSST era. The appointed postdoctoral fellow will work with the KASI members who plan to analyze the LSST data in research fields covering from Solar systems objects to extragalactic astronomy. Applicants should have obtained a PhD in astrophysics, astronomy, physics, statistics, computer science, or related fields. We particularly welcome candidates with good programming skills and experience with statistics and machine learning methods. Those positions are available from March 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable.

A minimum research fund of 5,000,000 Korean Won (~US$4,500) will be provided each year. The KASI scientists are involved in various projects that analyze big data in astronomy, and the LSST will become the main source of the large survey data in a broad range of science topics. KASI is one of several international contributors in the LSST project (http://lsst.kasi.re.kr)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Min-Su Shin (msshin@kasi.re.kr)

(5) Microlensing

  The Variable Objects (VOs) group invites applications for one postdoctoral position in microlensing. We are interested in applicants familiar with analysis of microlensing events detected by Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet), which is doing a 24 hr continuous observations toward the Galactic bulge using a 1.6 m wide-field telescope at each of three different sites, Chile, Australia, and South Africa. (http://kmtnet.kasi.re.kr/kmtnet/) The position is available from March 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 10,000,000 Korean Won (~US$8,500) will be provided each year. The VOs group is working on various researches including exoplanets, eclipsing binaries, pulsating stars, and globular clusters. Especially, exoplanets is the most active in the group, and it is being studied through the radial velocity, transit, and microlensing. For those researches, we can use KASI instruments including BOES, LOAO, and KMTNet. (https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/pageView/62)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Sun-Ju Chung (sjchung@kasi.re.kr)

(6) ALMA Korean node

  ALMA Group is the Korean node of the East Asia ALMA Regional Center. The group supports the Korean astronomical community for the preparation of ALMA observations, data reduction and evaluation and help-desk duty. The successful applicant should spend 30% of his/her time, as a member of the node, and other 70% for his/her own research. Although preference will be given to an applicant with radio astronomy background, an excellent applicant with any background will seriously considered.  (Korean-ARC node homepage is http://alma.kasi.re.kr). The position will start on March 2019 but a beginning date is negotiable. The research budget of 5,000,000 Won (4,500 USD) is gauranteed. Additional travel funds related with the Korea ALMA project will be also given.

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. A-Ran Lyo (arl@kasi.re.kr)

(7) EAVN operation and science

The Korean VLBI Network (KVN) group invites applications for a postdoctoral position in VLBI astrometry and geodesy. This positions are available from March 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable. An additional research fund of 6,000,000 - 8,000,000 Korean Won (~US$5,000-7,000) will be provided each year.

The Korean VLBI Network (KVN) group operates VLBI networks of KVN, KaVA (KVN and VERA Array) and EAVN (East Asian VLBI Network) including the Daejeon correlator. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the performance of astrometry and geodesy of the VLBI networks above and undertaking related research. In addition, the applicant is expected to support the VLBI operation partly. (http://kvn.kasi.re.kr)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Taehyun Jung (thjung@kasi.re.kr) 

(8) Ionosphere/Upper Atmosphere

The Solar and Space Weather Group invites a postdoctoral fellow position in development of the ionospheric model and study of the ionospheric/upper atmospheric variations using the ionospheric model. Those positions are available from March 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 7,000,000 Korean Won (~US$6,000) will be provided each year. The Solar and Space Weather Group conducts research in the area of solar activities and space weather with topics of interest including coronal mass ejections and solar flares, sun-earth connections, Earth’s Magnetosphere, and Ionosphere/upper atmosphere. (https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/pageView/73)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Young-Sil Kwak (yskwak@kasi.re.kr)

(9) Space Geodesy

The Space Geodesy group invites applications for1 postdoctoral fellow position in GNSS data processing and its' application to space geodesy - Reference Frame, Ionosphere, Orbit Determination, Natural Hazards etc. Those positions are available from March 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 10,000,000 Korean Won (~US$8,500) will be provided each year. The Space Geodesy Group at KASI focuses on global geodesy, that is, detection of the tiny variations in Earth’s shape and rotation, using primary space geodetic techniques and instruments such as the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), very long baseline interferometry (VLBI), and satellite laser ranging (SLR). This research field covers a wide range of precise positioning techniques, from determination of reference frame and Earth rotation parameters to natural hazard monitoring. The Space Geodesy Group has operated the first International GNSS Service (IGS) Global Data Center (GDC) in Asia and Oceania since 2006.  It is committed to supporting many challenging research areas using GNSS data. 

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Kyoung-Min Roh kmroh@kasi.re.kr.

(10) Infrared Astronomy

The space astronomy group in KASI invites applications for one postdoctoral position for the research of infrared-bright extragalaxies and interstellar meidum. This position is available from March 1, 2019, however, the starting date is negotiable. 

An additional research fund for travel and other expenses will be provided each year. The amount of additional research fund is also negotiable. The space astronomy group is actively involved in Korean infrared space missions (e.g., MIRIS and NISS) as well as in future candidate missions (e.g., SPHEREx). The research projects are also underway in various fields of infrared astronomy on the Galactic and extragalactic sciences, especially in investigating the origin of Cosmic Infrared Background using two extragalactic deep surveys: North Ecliptic Pole (NEP) and AKARI Deep Field – South (ADF-S). 

The postdoc will have full access to all the resources and facilities in the below. KASI resources and observing facilities include Korean infrared space mission NISS, KVN, KaVA, the 1.8-meter Bohyunsan optical telescope, the 1.0-meter Mt. Lemmon optical telescope, KMTNet (Korea Microlensing Telescope Network), GEMINI/MMT through K-GMT Science Program, ALMA through East Asia Region and the JCMT through East Asian Observatory.

Enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Woong-Seob Jeong (jeongws@kasi.re.kr)

(11) Cosmology

The cosmology group invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in theoretical/observational cosmology to work with Dr. Arman Shafieloo. For this position we are particularly interested to an enthusiastic researcher to work on large scale structure data (current real data and future data simulations) to test and study different cosmological models. This could involve working on innovative statistical algorithms to deal with large flow of data from future cosmological surveys (Cosmology Big Data) such as LSST. Those positions are available from September 1, 2019. The beginning date is negotiable. 

An additional research fund of 10,000,000 Korean Won (~US$8,500) will be provided each year. The group is consistently growing and is active in various fields of cosmology including observational cosmology, primordial inflation, cosmological perturbation, large scale structure and dark energy. (http://cosmology.kasi.re.kr/index.html)

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Arman Shafieloo (shafieloo@kasi.re.kr)

(12) Theoretical and computational astrophysics

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral fellow position at Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) to work with faculty members of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group (TAG) on research topics of mutual interest. 

Area of scientific research include: numerical simulation of compact objects, analysis of gravitational waves, the initial condition in the relativistic simulation and development of accurate and efficient algorithm in the numerical tool. This position is available from September 1, 2019. The beginning date can be negotiable.

An additional research fund of 10,000,000 Korean Won (~US$8,500) will be provided each year. Research in the theoretical astrophysics group at KASI (TagKASI) covers a wide range of topics in theoretical and computational astrophysics, including dust astrophysics, CMB polarization foregrounds, stellar dynamics, numerical relativity, and astrophysics of gravitational waves. Please see our group website for more details: http://coma.kasi.re.kr/TAG/index.html

Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Jinho Kim (jkim@kasi.re.kr)

(13) Historical Astronomy

The Historical Astronomy Center invites applications for one postdoctoral fellow positions in the fields of historical astronomy and historical calendar-making. Those positions are available from  1 March 2019. The beginning date is negotiable.

An additional research fund of 8,000,000 Korean Won (~US$7,000) will be provided each year. The center is consistently growing and is active in the fields of historical astronomy, history of astronomy and archaeoastronomy including collection of astronomical record and relics, luni-solar calendars and their almanac, old astronomical instruments and Korean astronomers and their activity in Korean history. (http://harg.kasi.re.kr/)

Enquiries can be addressed to Byeong-Hee Mihn bhmin@kasi.re.kr 

Position Summary: 

The department of Steward Observatory seeks to fill the position of a KASI-Arizona Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship for Advanced Study in Astronomy and Astrophysics. 

The duration of the Program shall be four years, beginning with two years at Steward Observatory, followed by two years at KASI (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute) in Daejeon, Korea. The Fellow will move to KASI at the beginning of third year in the Program, with relocation support covered by the program, subject to KASI rules. 

This postdoctoral fellowship provides an opportunity for an exceptional recent Ph.D. recipient to pursue a program of research in any area of theoretical or observational astronomy or astrophysics. Preference will be given to proposed research activities that promote collaboration between KASI and Steward Observatory. Applicants are required to identify a faculty/research staff at each institution as a mentor and to get an endorsement letter from them. This Fellow will have access to all the resources and facilities of both Parties regardless of the work place assignment during the four years. During the 4-year duration the fellow will be affiliated with both institutions, and will have access to facilities of both parties. 

While at Steward Observatory, the Fellow will receive an annual fiscal year salary of $55,000 USD, as well as benefits including health insurance for the Fellow and the accompanying dependent family members, a competitive level of research fund that covers the purchase of computer(s), travel, and related research expenses, as well as reasonable relocation expenses. While at KASI, the Fellow will be awarded an annual stipend of about 50M KRW subject to change according to KASI rules. This includes benefits, such as national health insurance for the Fellow and the accompanying dependent family members. The fellow will receive a competitive level of annual research fund (About 10M-15M KRW) that covers the Fellow's research activities.

Additional information about Steward Observatory and KASI can be found at https://www.as.arizona.edu and https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/index. 

Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field within 5 years before the start date of the Fellowship. They must have demonstrated English language proficiency, and eligibility to get a visa appropriate for the Fellowship (if necessary) from both the USA and Korea. Applicants will be considered without regard to US or Korean citizenship or national origin. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer -M/W/D/V. 

Contact Information for any inquiry:  egericke@email.arizona.edu (for Arizona), kgmtfellow@kasi.re.kr (for KASI)

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must apply separately (instructions below) to the UA and KASI. A complete application for each institution requires a CV, list of publications, current and proposed research (5-page limit for research statement), names of three references, names of two prospective mentors (one at each institution), as well as three reference letters and two endorsement letters.

Submit online application to the UA: 

Go to https://uacareers.com and apply for Job Posting #xxxxxxxx.

Email electronic application to KASI: 

1) In a single PDF, email your CV, list of publications, current and proposed research (5-page limit for research statement), names of three references, and the names of a prospect mentor at KASI and the UA to: kgmtfellow@kasi.re.kr.

2) Ask your references to email their reference letters in PDF to kgmtfellow@kasi.re.kr.

3) Ask your prospective mentors to email their endorsement letters in PDF to kgmtfellow@kasi.re.kr.

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. Furthermore, KASI develops astronomical instruments and operates facilities in Korea as well as overseas. We are currently searching for creative and outstanding staff scientists.

The Applications should be submitted by 2018-9-7 (15:00 KST) at 

https://www.kasi.re.kr/kor/recruitApply/recruitConfirm/2018010%20/10634

○ The Areas of Recruitment

 ▶ G1 : Optical Astronomy (Variable Objects Research)

 ▶ G2 : Optical Astronomy (Extragalactic Astronomy Research)

 ▶ G3 : Radio Astronomy (Radio Astronomy Research)

 ▶ G4 : Theoretical Astronomy (Gravitational Wave Research)

 ▶ G5 : Research Development and Operation of Large Telescopes 

○ Schedule for the Selection Process

 ① Document review (Preliminary Selection) : 2018-09-10(Mon.) ~ 2018-09-21(Fri.)

 ② Presentation(Secondary Selection) : 2018-10-15(Mon.) ~ 2018-10-19(Fri.)

 ③ Comprehensive Interview(Final Selection) : 2018-10-29(Mon.) ~ 2018-11-02(Fri.)

 ※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the applicants through e-mail.

 ※ Presentation about the Research

    - About the past research achievements and future research plan (PPT 10~15 pages)

    - Duration: 30 minutes including 20 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: December 1, 2018

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 submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.

o The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.