Overview

College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University

2nd Announcement of Faculty Positions Opening, 2026

1. Fields of Specialization and Number of Openings (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty)

Department Fields of Specialization Opening Remarks
Department of Mathematical Sciences Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence 1 Joint affiliation with SNU College is required
Department of Mathematical Sciences The entire(whole) field of Mathematics 1
Department of Statistics Statistical Artificial Intelligence 1 Joint affiliation with SNU College is required
Department of Statistics All Areas in Statistics 1
Department of Biological Sciences Virology 1
Department of Biological Sciences Microbiology 1
Department of Biological Sciences All Areas in Biological Sciences, Including Developmental Biology 2
Department of Science Studies Science Technology Studies 1

※ Please refer to the separate announcement for the Department of Physics and Astronomy (appointment expected in September 2027).

2. Qualifications

a. Applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree and meet all requirements specified in the Seoul National University Hiring Policy for full-time tenure track faculty.

b. Applicant should have at least one publication in last five years.

3. Faculty Appointment (Contract) Period

The Appointment(Contract) period shall follow 「Seoul National University Hiring Policy」. (Find details in the announcement at https://facultyrecruitment.snu.ac.kr)

4. Review Processes

a. All applicants will be reviewed according to the following criteria:

: whether the applicant’s abilities and specialization lie in the opening area, assessment of recent research achievements (within the past five years), overall research achievements to the present, presentation or lecture, statement of research, teaching objectives and assessment of suitability of appointment.

b. All applications will be reviewed in two stages. The following criteria and materials will be reviewed at these stages:

Stage 1) Field of Specialization Review

a) Whether the applicant’s abilities and specialization lie in the opening area
b) Assessment of recent research achievements (within the past five years)
c) Overall research achievements to the present
d) Verification of the consistency between the degrees (including alma mater) listed on the application and the submitted supporting documents

Stage 2) Interview

a) Open presentation or lecture
b) Statement of research and teaching objectives
c) Assessment of suitability of appointment
d) Verification of the consistency between the employment history listed on the application and the submitted supporting documents

5. Application Documents

a. One copy of the application form downloaded from https://facultyrecruitment.snu.ac.kr

All listed periods (Educational and Employment background) must be the same as the submitted official documentation.

b. Recent research achievements for detailed review:

Each PDF file should be uploaded to our website (https://facultyrecruitment.snu.ac.kr)

① Research achievements for detailed review

: Academic publications (between 1 and 5, possible to include applicant’s graduate thesis) or books in the past 5 years (since November, 2021)

② If a submitted research achievement has been accepted for publication but not yet published as of application deadline, the applicant must submit “Thesis Certificate of Publication Acceptance” issued and signed by editor-in-chief. The criteria for recognition of research achievement and period are listed below:

ⅰ. The expected publication date should be clearly stated on the thesis accompanied by the “Thesis Certificate of Publication Acceptance” for detailed review.

ⅱ. Submitted research achievements must be published by November 30, 2026. The published research achievements must be identical to the materials submitted for the application. No additions, deletions, or modifications are permitted.

ⅲ. A thesis submitted with a certificate of publication acceptance must be resubmitted as soon as it is published, but no later than November 30, 2026.

③ Books (published books only): A textbook for the corresponding major or a research monograph that has contributed to progress in the corresponding research field and has been on an international level will be admitted (Translations, redactions or only submitting book chapter are not counted).

The final authority for evaluating research achievements rests with the College of Natural Sciences at Seoul National University. Research achievements that do not meet the criteria or are not recognized will be excluded from evaluation.

c. Full list of research achievements (please write latest ISSN in Remarks column)

– All research achievements should be listed from the applicant’s graduate school to the present with (where applicable) the title, authors, publication date and title of the journal (including volume, issue, pages) including items already listed on Research achievements for Detailed Review.

– See the form on our website (https://facultyrecruitment.snu.ac.kr)
* Please do not change the form.

d. Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts and Diplomas (PDF file should be uploaded)

e. Official documentation confirming each position you occupied

Only those who are invited to the interview (stage 2) must submit the certification to the applying department prior to the interview. Nevertheless, it is advisable to request employment certificates from the applicant’s current and previous employers during the application process, regardless of whether an interview invitation has been received. This is to allow enough time for obtaining the certificates.

* The follows should be clearly specified on the documentation.
: position, responsibilities, employment type (e.g., full-time, part-time), paystub (including annual income, etc.), and employment period (DD/MM/YY – DD/MM/YY)

f. Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae (including major research and teaching achievements, fellowships and awards)

* For applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences, please refer to the notes in the ‘[Attachment] Document Submission Checklist’

g. Statement of Teaching and Research Interests
Statement of teaching should include a list of courses that the applicant would be able to teach together with suggestions of new courses that could be added to the curriculum. Research interests should include short-term and mid-term research plans and objectives.

* For applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences, please refer to the notes in the ‘[Attachment] Document Submission Checklist’

h. Letters of Recommendation
Recommendation letters must be written by at least two scholars or professionals in the same field of specialization and submitted directly by the referees using one of the following methods:

ⅰ. Online Submission (Recommendation portal: https://snufrs.snu.ac.kr)

– Applicants enter referees’ email addresses in the online application system and send recommendation requests.

– Referees verify their identity (via email or mobile phone) on the portal and upload their recommendation letters directly. Referees can also cancel and resubmit letters if necessary.

– Applicants must directly contact referees to request submission of recommendation letters via email.

– Emails must include the applicant’s full name and field of application.

– Recommendation letters must be sent as signed or sealed image files (PDF, JPG, etc.). Editable formats (HWP, DOC, etc.) are not acceptable.

6. Application Period (All deadlines are based on Korea Standard Time)

From 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 to 5:00 PM on Monday, October 12, 2026

* Apply online via https://facultyrecruitment.snu.ac.kr

* Recommendation letters must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026 via the online system or email.

* No application will be accepted after the deadline.

7. Scheduled Appointment Date: March 2027

8. Notification

Applicants will receive individual notification of the results once all eligible applications have been reviewed.

9. Miscellaneous

a. Restrictions on Multiple Applications

Applicants for the Seoul National University open recruitment may not apply for more than one field within the same recruitment round (2026-2nd Round). If an applicant submits duplicate applications, all of that applicant’s applications will be deemed invalid and excluded from the review process.

Applicants applying for a position under the One-Year Recruitment Track cannot apply for other fields in the 2027-1st Round until the evaluation for the 2026-2nd Round is fully completed.

(Exception: Applicants who were eliminated during the first stage of the 2026-2nd Round or were not selected as the final appointee are eligible to apply for positions within the One-Year Recruitment Track in 2026.)

b. The recommendation request can be sent online to the recommender entered when filling out the application form, and the recommender can directly register the recommendation letter by accessing a separate site (https://snufrs.snu.ac.kr).

c. Depending on evaluation results, faculty openings may not be filled and the starting date of appointments may be changed.

d. Appointment can be nullified even after employment has commenced if applicants have willfully falsified application documents and/or have not fulfilled the appointment requirements.

e. Other particulars not stated in this announcement will follow established Seoul National University protocols.

f. All application documents must be original. If a copy is submitted in place of an original document, the applicant must present the original for verification by the college immediately after being announced as a finalist for appointment. For documents written in a language other than English (such as undergraduate/graduate transcripts, diplomas, and official documents verifying employment), a notarized English translation must be attached.

g. If PDF files for research achievements are uploaded on the website, they must be submitted individually (example : submission of five PDF files for five academic publications).

h. There is no designated form or rule for cover letter, statement of teaching and research interest.

i. Any disadvantages caused by errors, omissions, incorrect entries, or incorrect uploads during the online application process are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

j. If the information provided in the submitted documents is insufficient to verify the applicant’s qualifications, the College of Natural Sciences at Seoul National University may request additional supporting materials.

k. Applicants who fail to upload all required documents requested by the College of Natural Sciences by the specified deadline or who do not meet the eligibility requirements will be excluded from the final list of candidates.

l. Detailed evaluation results will not be disclosed in order to protect personal information and ensure the independence of the review process.

m. Upon new appointment, the university will provide a certain amount of relocation expenses

※ For further information contact:
After completing the online application, please notify the departmental contact person by email to confirm that your application has been submitted.

Department E-mail Tel

September 13, 2026

College of Natural Sciences
Seoul National University

[Attachment] Document Submission Checklist

NO Application Documents Menu on SNU Faculty Recruitment website Documents to be uploaded Note
1 Application Personal Information – Apply online via https://facultyrecruitment.snu.ac.kr
– After completing the online application, please notify by e-mail the person in charge in the department that you have completed the application
2 Certificates of education Academic Information Certificates of education for each degree – The information provided about the education should be consistent with the certificates.
– Each degree certificates for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree must be submitted separately.
3 Certificates of Academic Transcript Certificates of Academic Transcript for each degree
4 Certificates of career Career Information Certificates of career – Career information entered in the application must match the details stated in the certification documents.
– List your recent career information first in the application.
– Career information that cannot be verified by official documents should not be entered into the application system (it will not be recognized).
– Only applicants invited to the interview (stage 2) are required to submit certification documents to the respective department prior to the interview. However, it is strongly recommended to request employment certificates from current and previous employers during the application period — regardless of whether an interview invitation has been extended — to allow sufficient time for processing.
5 Research achievements Research Outcomes For Evaluation Academic publications (between 1 and 5, possible to include applicant’s graduate thesis) – Each research achievement must be uploaded as a single PDF file.
– When submitting a certificate of scheduled publication, it must be attached to the first page of the corresponding academic publication and create a PDF file and upload it.
– Contact each department office as to whether a certain research achievement is recognized or not.
6 Full list of research achievements Overall Research Achievements Full list of Research Achievements [excel file] – See the form on our website (https://facultyrecruitment.snu.ac.kr)
* Please do not change the form
– All research achievements should be listed from the applicant’s graduate school to the present with (where applicable) the title, authors, publication date and title of the journal (including volume, issue, pages) including items already listed on Research achievements for Detailed Review
7 Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae Personal Information – There is no designated format or specific requirements for the cover letter, statements of teaching and research interests.
8 Statement of Teaching and Research Interests * Applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences: Attach CV after a cover letter (CV in free format and English), A Teaching Interests Statement within 1 page and a Research Interests Statement within 4 pages.
9 Referee Information Referee – Enter the information of at least two referees in the same field of specialization.
– Apart from entering the referee information, the request for sending a recommendation letter must be made directly by the applicant.