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.