韩国基础科学研究院（Institute for Basic Science，IBS）是依据《国际科学商务带建设及支援特别法》第14条设立的国家级研究机构。IBS 致力于通过世界一流的基础科学研究，发现具有创造性的知识并发展原创性核心技术。

囚禁离子量子科学中心（Center for Trapped Ion Quantum Science）已于 2025 年 12 月正式成立，其目标是开发最前沿的困陷离子系统，并通过实验研究将其应用于量子计算、量子模拟以及量子信息科学的其他核心领域。

我们的研究以利用激光精确操控在振荡电场中被囚禁离子的量子态为基础，通过系统性地扩大量子系统的规模，我们旨在推动量子世界的前沿发展，攻克以往难以处理或仅停留在理论层面的难题，并为量子技术开辟新的视野。

现诚邀富有创造力和活力的研究人员加入，研究方向与专长包括但不限于：原子物理、光学、真空系统、控制电子学以及程序设计。此次招聘高级研究员、研究员、博士后研究员

2026-1 Recruitment Announcement for Research Positions
at the Center for Trapped Ion Quantum Science

Institute for Basic Science (IBS) is a national research institute established in accordance with Article 14 of “the Special Act on Establishment of and Support for International Science and Business Belts”. IBS aims to discover creative knowledge and secure original technologies through world-class basic science research.

The Center for Trapped Ion Quantum Science has officially launched in December 2025, with the mission to develop state-of-art trapped-ion systems and apply them to quantum computing, quantum simulation, and other core areas of quantum information science through experimental research.

Our work is based on precisely controlling the quantum states of ions trapped in oscillating electric fields using lasers. By systematically scaling up the size of quantum systems, we aim to push the frontiers of the quantum world, tackle previously intractable or purely theoretical problems, and open new horizons in quantum technologies.

We are seeking creative and dynamic researchers with diverse expertise in atomic physics, optics, vacuum systems, control electronics, and programming, as outlined below.

Recruitment Area and Openings

※ Submission of application to multiple areas is not acceptable.

※ The final number of appointees may change according to the screening results and please refer to the job description for more detailed information on the work duties/responsibilities and qualifications.

Qualifications and Preferences

Screening Process

※ The schedule above may be subject to change according to the research group’s circumstances.

Required Documents

Application Submission and Period

〇 How to apply: online application through the website

- URL : https://ibs.re.kr/prog/recruit/eng/sub04_01/list.do

〇 Required Documents (Upload in PDF file format)

1. CV including a list of publications

2. Statement of the applicant’s research experience and research interest (1 page)

3. (Senior Researchers/Postdoctoral Research Associates) Two recommendation letters

(Researchers) One recommendation letter

4. Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information (attached)

※ Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender through the link provided based on the information entered during the online application process.

※ Applicants are responsible for confirming with their recommenders that the recommendation request email has been received and should follow up as needed.

〇 Open and closing dates: Jan. 14, 2026 to Feb. 26, 2026 until 16:00 KST

〇 Please kindly note that if your application misses to submit a part of required documents including recommendation letters by the deadline, your application shall not be accepted.

Other Information

〇 The revised guidelines of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance (revision on 3 Nov. 2022, implementation on 1 Jan. 2023) have allowed a flexible application of the blind hiring policy to secure excellent researchers, thereby broadening the scope of information to be collected (e.g., academic background, schools, period spent on obtaining degrees, reference letters [including referees’ information] and experience). However, personal information that can identify the applicant (e.g., gender and age) is still not collected.

〇 IBS is an Equal Opportunity or Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Any biased information will not be provided to committees at all.

〇 Applicants will be fully responsible for any consequences of making mistakes, missing information or not submitting required documentation in their applications. If any information is found to be incorrect or false, the job offer will be withdrawn.

〇 Submitted documents may be returned when a request is made within three - 5 - months from the announcement of the final result in accordance with Article 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Fair Hiring Procedure Act.

〇 If candidates are disqualified due to a background check or a physical examination result, the job offer will be withdrawn.

〇 If candidates are found to be former public officials dismissed for corruption as set forth in Article 82 of the Act on the Prevention of Corruption and the Establishment of the Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the job offer will be withdrawn.

〇 No applicants may be hired if there are no applicants deemed qualified during the screening process.

〇 If hired, the job category/grade and annual salary will be determined in accordance with IBS rules and regulations.

〇 Inquiries: recruit1@ibs.re.kr

Job Description

(Senior Researcher)

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(Researcher)

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(Postdoctoral Research Associate)

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