Assistant or Associate Professor in Observational Astronomy

The Department of Astronomy at Yonsei University is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in next-generation observational astronomy, starting in 2024. Candidates who have played a significant role in large international collaboration projects are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in astronomy or a closely related field and demonstrate excellent abilities in defining and developing independent research programs.

The Department of Astronomy's current faculty members cover a wide range of research topics, including stellar astrophysics, galaxy formation, gravitational waves, gravitational lensing, galaxy clusters, and cosmology. Yonsei University provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes the Yonsei Future-leading research initiative grant, national health care, and pension.

Interested applicants should submit their applications through the following link: https://faculty.yonsei.ac.kr/recruit/index.php?mid=K02&lang=en. Online applications will be accepted until June 21, 2023, at 15:00 KST. Note that the deadline is not June 30.

For more detailed information about the application process, please visit the following links:

• Yonsei University Faculty Recruitment page: https://faculty.yonsei.ac.kr/index.php?mid=n00
• Specific opening details: https://faculty.yonsei.ac.kr/opening.php?mid=n02&lang=en&uid=110&act=view

If you have any additional inquiries, please reach out to Professor M. James Jee, the Department Chair, at [email protected].