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BK 계약교수 선발공고
(BK Contract Professor Position Frontier Physics Division)

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

I. General Information
Institute: (4th BK21) Frontier Physics Division, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University
Major field: Physics
Position: BK21 Contract Professor

II. Qualifications
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.

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

IV. Application Materials
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.)

V. Responsibilities and Benefits of BK21 Contract Professors
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 meetings.
c. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's qualification and experience, starting from approximately KRW 3,500,000 per month.
d. Successful candidates will be appointed in one of the following ranks: professor, associate professor, assistant professor or full-time lecturer.

VI. Deadline
June 25, 2025

VII. Where to Submit
Please apply at the website below.
https://shine.snu.ac.kr/adm/adm/hura/wrct/noticeMattr.action?aplyFgType=PART

VIII. Expected Date of Appointment
Starting date is September 1, 2025

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

X. Miscellaneous
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 to mjseo@snu.ac.kr

June 12, 2025

Frontier Physics Division, Seoul National University