Postdoctoral Researcher Position
BK21 FOUR Program, Department of Economics, Seoul National University
(Application Deadline: October 20, 2026)
The BK21 FOUR Program in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position as outlined below. We welcome applications from qualified candidates with strong research potential.
1. Job Description
- Classification: Non-regular researcher (Postdoctoral Researcher)
- Position: BK21 Postdoctoral Researcher
- Field: All areas of Economics
- Number of Positions: 2
2. Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Hold a Ph.D. in Economics or a related field, or be expected to receive a Ph.D. prior to the appointment date
- Have no disqualifying conditions for appointment under Seoul National University regulations
3. Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (free format)
- Research Statement and List of Publications (free format)
- Copies of publications listed in the research output
- Two letters of recommendation (to be sent directly by referees to the email address below)
- Ph.D. certificate (or proof of expected completion)
- Certificate(s) of employment (if applicable)
※ Applicants expected to receive their Ph.D. may omit the Ph.D. certificate at the time of application but must submit it prior to appointment if selected.
※ Successful candidates must submit Bachelor’s degree certificate and (if applicable) Master’s degree certificate prior to appointment.
4. Application Deadline
- Applications must be received by October 20, 2026 (16:00 KST)
5. Submission
- Email: bk2100@snu.ac.kr
(All application materials should be submitted via email.)
6. Salary and Working Conditions
- Monthly salary: KRW 3,000,000 or higher (before tax, including four major insurances; severance pay separate; negotiable based on qualifications and research achievements)
- Performance-based incentives may be provided based on research output
- Full-time position (40 hours per week) in accordance with BK21 regulations; dual full-time employment with other institutions is not permitted
- Due to the remaining period of the BK21 FOUR Phase, the employment contract will be effective from December 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, the end date of the BK21 FOUR Phase. If the BK21 program continues into its fifth phase, the contract may be renewed, subject to an evaluation and in accordance with the regulations of the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) governing the BK21 program.
7. Selection Process
- Final candidates will be selected after an interview
- Results will be individually notified via email
- Interview schedule will be announced separately
8. Expected Start Date
- December 1, 2026
※ The start date may be subject to change depending on program circumstances.
9. Contact Information
- Email: bk2100@snu.ac.kr
10. Notes
- Application materials and personal information will be kept confidential
- Submitted documents will not be returned; any false information may result in disqualification or revocation of the offer
- If no suitable candidate is found or the number of applicants is insufficient, the position may remain unfilled or be re-announced
- Failure to submit required documents prior to the appointment date may result in cancellation of the offer
October 2026
Director, BK21 FOUR Program
Department of Economics, Seoul National University
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