Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Mathematics

Fellowship ID:

437-POSTDOCFELLOWSHIP2 [#26715]

Fellowship Title:

Mathmatics BK21 Postdoc Fellowship/Research Professor at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)

Fellowship Type:

Postdoctoral

Fellowship Location:

Pohang-Si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 37673, Korea, The Republic of

Subject Area:

Mathematics

Appl Deadline:

2025/07/31 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/07/01, updated 2025/06/30, listed until 2025/07/31)

Fellowship Description:

Postdoctoral/Research Professor at POSTECH

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) BK21 Mathematical Science Division invites outstanding young researchers:

• BK21 Postdoc or Research Professor(contract-based position)

in all fields of mathematics. The positions are open to mathematicians of any nationality who are fluent in English.

1. Qualification: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics or a related discipline with an outstanding research record. For contract faculty positions, applicants must have at least one year of experience in industry, education, or research after obtaining a doctoral degree. During the employment period, early-career researchers are not allowed to hold any dual affiliations outside their host university. Individuals falling under any of the following categories are not eligible for employment as early-career researchers. (Exception: Contracts with external universities for part-time lectures are permitted under Article 14-2 of the Higher Education Act.) a. Former faculty members who have retired (including through mandatory or honorary retirement) from a university. (including main and branch campuses) b. Individuals on leave from another university (main or branch campus) or institution. c. Individuals currently on sabbatical from another university (main or branch campus) or institution.

2. Contract information (a) Starting date: September 1, 2025 (Starting date is negotiable). (b) Contract period: 1~2 years (1 year extension renewal is possible depending on research performance and continuing receipt of financial support from the funding source(s)) (c) Working area: Pohang University of Science and Technology, 77, Cheongam-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongbuk © Other working conditions are in accordance with the personnel guidelines for research contract workers at the University and BK21 business related regulations/details

3. Applications for these positions require the following items: (a) A signed cover letter (b) A curriculum vitae with publication list (c) Research statement (d) Two or more letters of recommendation sent directly to bk-math-recruit@postech.ac.kr by the recommenders

4. Application Period and Method Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The recruitment process may close early if a suitable candidate is selected.) Submission Method: bk-math-recruit@postech.ac.kr (Please submit all application materials and direct any inquiries to this email address.) Contact for Inquiries: Minji Lee, BK21 POSTECH BK21 Four Mathematical Science Division Email: mj1224@postech.ac.kr

5. Additional Information If any information in the submitted documents is found to be false, the offer of appointment may be revoked. Applicants with prior work experience at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) must clearly state this in their application. If no suitable candidate is found, the position may remain unfilled. In the event of early termination of the BK21 program, the contract period may be shortened accordingly. Applicants who have been dismissed from POSTECH due to disciplinary action within the last three years are not eligible for employment.

6. Act on Fair Employment Procedures

Article 11 (Return of Recruitment Documents, etc.) ① Where a job seeker (excluding a confirmed person eligible for employment) requests the return of employment documents after the employment of a job seeker is confirmed, he/she shall return them as prescribed by Presidential Decree. Provided, That this shall not apply where it is submitted by website or e-mail pursuant to Article 7 (1) or where a job seeker voluntarily submits it without the request of a job seeker. ② A job seeker's request for the return of employment documents under paragraph (1) shall be made as prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, such as written or electronic methods. ③ A job seeker shall keep employment documents for the period prescribed by Presidential Decree in preparation for a request for return of a job seeker under paragraph (1). However, if the employment documents are lost due to a natural disaster or other reasons not responsible to the recruiter, the recruiter shall be deemed to have fulfilled the obligation to return the employment documents under paragraph (1). ④ Where the period for requesting the return prescribed by Presidential Decree has elapsed and where the employment documents have not been returned, the job applicant shall destroy the employment documents pursuant to the Personal Information Protection Act. ⑤ In principle, expenses incurred in returning employment documents under paragraph (1) shall be borne by the recruiter. However, the job seeker may have the job seeker bear the cost required to return the employment documents within the scope prescribed by Presidential Decree. ⑥ The job seeker shall notify the job seeker of the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (5) before it is confirmed whether to hire him/her.

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Contact: MINJI LEE

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Department of Mathematics
Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
San 31, Hyoja dong, Nam gu,
Pohang, Kyungbuk, 790-784, S. Korea

Web Page: http://www.postech.ac.kr/