Job Announcement
Visiting Researcher
The National Institute of Ecology (NIE) is a newly-established
government-funded research institution of ecology in Korea. The two
main research themes that the NIE pursues are "Biodiversity ecology"
and "Climate change science". In addition to establish firm bases for
both basic and applied ecological research, the NIE is running the
Technical Support Unit (TSU) for the Knowledge & Data TF of IPBES.
Thus we are now trying to recruit experienced researchers from abroad
who could help us develop promising new research traditions.
Successful candidates will carry out research with researchers in a
collaborative environment. The researcher will be able to direct our
ongoing projects and/or initiate new his/her own independent project.
The position may begin as short-term appointment but can be extended
for multiple years. We welcome any ecological researchers who are in
transition, i.e., looking for more experience before settling down at
a permanent position, seeking an exciting place for sabbatical,
wanting to share his/her lifelong expertise after retirement, and so
on. Let us know what you can contribute to this exciting new institution.
Jae C. Choe, President
National Institute of Ecology
Seocheon-gun Maseo-myon Geumgang-ro 1210
Chungcheongnam-do
Republic of Korea
1. Position
Title
Research Area
Level
Visiting Researcher
All fields in ecology
(Experts in biodiversity, ecological informatics, and data
management/database construction will be given preference)
Negotiable
2. Qualification
Requirement
Status
Qualification
Senior
Researcher
PhD with proven record of research experience (career breaks not included)
The candidate must fulfill the requirements for the recruitment of
temporary employees, according to the internal regulation. The
regulation for the recruitment of temporary employee
No condition on nationality and age. Disabled hiring preference is applied.
The candidate who can start the work immediately is
preferred.
3. Working Conditions
Location of workplace: The National Institute of Ecology
(Seocheon-gun Maseo-myon Geumgang-ro 1210, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea).
Employment period: Minimum 6 months. (Contract can be renewed on an
annual basis, depending on funding and performance).
Salary and benefits: $5,000 per month including tax, round-trip air
fares and housing provided, 12 days of paid leave per year (6 days of
paid leave 6 month), National pension, health and occupational health
and safety.
4. The selection process and notification of decision
A. Stage 1: The reviewing process
Eligibility is checked and submitted documents are reviewed.
Notification of decision: individually
B. Stage 2: The interview ( can be internet protocol video system)
The schedule of web interviews will be given to the successful
candidates at Stage 1.
Notification of decision: The final decision will be given to the
successful candidates individually.
5. How to apply
- Send CV and cover letter to
<mailto:sarahkim.nie.re.kr/[email protected]>sarahkim.nie.re.kr/[email protected]
- Application period: until an offer of employment has been made and accepted.
[For those of you who are planning sabbatical or retirement, you may
directly contact Jae Choe, President of the NIE, at
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] or [email protected].]
6. Things to note
- The materials submitted will not be returned.
- All the information in the documents submitted should be true. If
any information submitted during the application process is found to
be inaccurate, the selected person may be subject to repercussions
including removal from the position and denial to any right of objection.
- The decision can be withdrawn if the requirements for the
recruitment of temporary employees are not fulfilled.
- Contact addresses including e-mail addresses, mobile phone numbers,
and home phone numbers are recommended to be included in the application form.
- The Institute is not responsible for the disadvantage incurred when
information is not included or is incorrect on the application form.
- The schedule for this recruitment can be changed, and candidates
will be notified of changes no later than 3 days before the deadline
of the application or selection process.
- If a suitable candidate is not found, the Institute can postpone recruiting.
- If more information is needed, contact Kwangil Cheon (
041-950-5368, <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]) or Sarah
Kim ( 041-950-5990, <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]).
