Research Positions at the Extremal Combinatorics and Probability Group

The IBS Extremal Combinatorics and Probability Group (ECOPRO) in Daejeon, South Korea invites applications for research fellowship positions. We are hiring up to

• 1 senior researchers: 2+possible 3-year extension.
• 2 postdocs (within 5 years after PhD): 2+possible 1-year extension.

Deadline: June 20, 2022, until 24:00 KST

URL: https://www.ibs.re.kr/ecopro/hiring

ECOPRO is a research group that was established in April 1, 2022 at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), led by Prof. Hong Liu.ECOPRO is located at the headquarters of the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) in Daejeon, South Korea, a city of 1.5 million people. We are looking for candidates with outstanding research potential in all fields of combinatorics with emphasis on extremal and probabilistic combinatorics, graph theory, discrete geometry, Ramsey theory and combinatorial number theory.

This appointment is for two years with a starting salary no less than 57,000,000 KRW. The appointment is one time renewable contingent upon the outstanding performance of the researcher. The expected appointment date is Feb 1, 2023 (flexible). This is a purely research position and will have no teaching duties.

A complete application packet should include:

1. AMS standard cover sheet (preferred) or cover letter (PDF format)
2. Curriculum vitae including a publication list (PDF format)
3. Research statement (PDF format)
4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (PDF file)
5. At least 3 recommendation letters

For full consideration, applicants should email items 1, 2, 3, and 4 and arrange their recommendation letters emailed to ecopro@ibs.re.kr. 

Recommendations letters forwarded by an applicant will not be considered.

ECOPRO encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.