Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral position at Seoul National University. A successful candidate will work with Prof. Jong-Hak Woo to carry out various research projects on AGNs and galaxy evolution. Preference will be given to those who have experience in AGN-related topics and/or spectroscopic data analysis. Substantial amount of time for independent research will be available.

Astronomy Department at SNU provides a lively research environment. Currently, 12 faculty members (including 2 non-Koreans), 14 post-docs, and ~50 graduate students, are actively working on a wide range of research topics, covering cosmology to solar physics. A successful candidate can work with graduate and undergraduate students in various levels.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in astronomy by the first day of the employment. The duration of this position is two years, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year contingent upon satisfactory research performance and continued funding. University-subsidized housing is available for monthly rent of ~400-600 US dollar. Travel support and research budge will be also provided.

The position is available from May 1 2014 or earlier, but the starting date is negotiable. Applicants should submit CV, publication list, research summary, research plan, and three letters of reference to woo at astro.snu.ac.kr by Jan 5th 2014. The position remains open until it is filled.