Position Description

SSEN (Muju) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mathematics
Seoul National University

The Mathematical Research Institute at Seoul National University invites applications for the SSEN (Muju) Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship is designed to support outstanding early-career researchers in mathematics and to promote the continued development of mathematical research across all areas of pure and applied mathematics.

The SSEN Fellowship places no restrictions on research area. Fellows are expected to pursue independent research programs based on their own ideas and interests. The institute provides an active research environment, including seminars, workshops, and opportunities for collaboration with domestic and international scholars, enabling fellows to deepen their research and develop new directions.

This fellowship particularly aims to support early-career researchers in establishing a long-term research vision and developing an independent research profile. The institute is committed to fostering a research environment that values autonomy, creativity, and ambitious inquiry.

Position Details

• Title: SSEN (Muju) Postdoctoral Fellow

• Field: All areas of mathematics

• Institution: Mathematical Research Institute, Seoul National University

• Number of positions: 1~2

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be Korean nationals

• Have received a Ph.D. in mathematics within the past 7 years, or expect to receive the Ph.D. by August 2026

Note: This position is not eligible for alternative military service programs in Korea.

Appointment

• Start date: September 1, 2026

• Duration: 2 years (through August 31, 2028)

• Renewal: Possible extension for up to 2 additional years, subject to midterm evaluation

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: 4,500,000 KRW per month

• Research funding: 20,000,000 KRW per year

• Benefits: Institutional contribution to national insurance programs included

• Severance: Provided for appointments of at least one year

Note: If the fellow receives salary support from external grants, compensation may be adjusted upon agreement.

Application Process

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Research Statement

3. Three letters of recommendation, including one from the Ph.D. advisor

4. List of Research Outputs (including publications from the past five years and selected preprints)

5. Up to three representative publications or preprints

Applications must be submitted via: MathJobs.org

Application Deadline

• April 15, 2026

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Application review

• Stage 2: Interview and research presentation (by invitation only; remote participation available for candidates abroad)

Final decisions are expected by mid-May 2026.

Contact Information

Mathematical Research Institute
Seoul National University

Email: su305@snu.ac.kr
Phone: +82-2-880-6562

Additional Information

• Application materials will not be returned.

• Applicants are responsible for any disadvantages due to incomplete or incorrect submissions.

• Appointments may be revoked if submitted information is found to be inaccurate.

• The institute reserves the right not to fill the position if no suitable candidate is identified.

• In case of withdrawal by selected candidates, offers may be extended to alternate candidates based on ranking.