The Frontier Physics Division of Seoul National University seeks qualified applicants for the contract professor position in all areas of physics.

 

 

Institute: (4th BK21) Frontier Physics Division, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University 

Major field: Physics.

Position: BK21 Contract Professor

 

All applicants must have a Ph.D. degree with one year or more of postdoctoral experience, and meet all the requirements of the Seoul National University employment policy.

 

Initially for 1~2 years. (extendable up to 3 years including the initial contract period for highly productive researchers.)

 

a. Curriculum Vitae together with current email address and a full list of publications

b. Application form (attached)

c. Reprints of recent publications

1) Items that have been accepted for publication must accompany a proof of acceptance (including the title and the expected publication date) and must be published before appointment.

2) The research achievements to be considered for detailed review include published complete books (not including individual chapters in a book), textbooks, peer-reviewed journal articles, etc....  Research achievements published in the conference proceedings will be considered if and only if they are published in regular periodic journals and specified by the applicant.

d. Undergraduate and graduate degree certificates and transcripts

* If not in Korean or English, attach translation to submitted copies.

e. Proofs of employment for all employments listed on the application form 

(These are required only for the individuals selected for appointment.)

* If not in Korean or English, attach translation to submitted copies.

f. Statement of major research accomplishments and awards

g. Statement of research objectives

h. Two letters of recommendation from the experts in the same discipline

(Person who had been/is employed in the FPD or SNU physics department has to submit at least one recommendation letter from a faculty member in FPD or SNU physics.)

 

a. Contract professors are expected to conduct research as required by the University and may carry on teaching when necessary.

b. Contract professors cannot hold an administrative position and does not have a vote at the faculty meeting.

c. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's qualification and experience, starting from approximately KRW 3,500,000 per month.(including severance pay)

d. Successful candidates will be appointed in one of the following ranks: professor, associate professor, assistant professor or full-time lecturer.

 

December 27, 2024

 

Please apply at the website below.

 

Starting date is March 1, 2025.

 

Each candidate will be evaluated according to the university recruitment guidelines and notified individually.

 

a. When unspecified, general personnel guidelines of the university will be applied.

b. Contract professors will be subject to other rules for university employees.

c. When copies are submitted, a reference to the original may be required after the selection.

d. Only application materials received by the deadline will be accepted. 

e. Application materials will not be returned.

f. Application to more than one position is not allowed. 

g. Appointment can be cancelled if major flaws are found in the application materials.

h. Further questions should be directed mjseo@snu.ac.kr

 

 

 

December 12, 2024