Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Sejong University
- Department: Department of Architectural Engineering
- Research Field: Architecture » Other
- Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Positions: Postdoc Positions
- Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 18:00 (Asia/Seoul)
- Country: Korea
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: Negotiable
- Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
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Prof. Dongkyu Lee's research laboratory ADOL (Advanced Design Optimization Lab) in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Sejong University invites applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher. The successful candidate will lead original research and pursue publications in the world’s most influential engineering journals. Our laboratory conducts internationally competitive research in structural and computational mechanics, topology optimization, multi-physics analysis, physics-informed AI, digital twins, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and Pure Anti-Gravity Structure (PAGS) theory. The laboratory has published more than 100 international journal papers, including articles in leading journals in mechanics, structural engineering, optimization, composite materials, and engineering informatics. Our work focuses on developing original theories, numerical frameworks, and computational technologies with global academic impact. The group currently consists of 10 Korean and international master’s and doctoral researchers working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment.
Research Areas
- Structural and computational mechanics
- Topology and structural optimization
- Nonlinear, dynamic, buckling, fracture, and multi-physics analysis
- Finite element and adjoint sensitivity analysis
- Physics-informed AI and scientific machine learning
- Digital twins and AI-based engineering design
- Advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and PAGS (Pure Anti-Gravity Structure Theory)-related interdisciplinary research
- Open by other topics which SCIE paper publications are available
Annual Publication Requirements
During the one-year contract, the researcher must independently satisfy both requirements below:
Requirement 1 - At least 4 SCIE papers in journals ranked within the top 10% of their JCR categories.
Requirement 2 - At least 1~2 additional SCIE papers in journals ranked within the top 1% of their JCR categories.
*4 top-10% papers + 2 separate top-1% papers = 6 papers in total
Important: The two top-1% papers are not counted among the four top-10% papers. Final acceptance, online publication, or formal publication during the contract period may be recognized in accordance with the laboratory’s publication evaluation criteria. But, the paper condition may be flexible by obvious reasons.
Additional Publication Incentive
After the complete seven-paper annual requirement has been fulfilled, the researcher will receive:
KRW 1,500,000 ~ 3,000,000 for each additional eligible paper beyond the required seven
Employment Conditions
Position : Postdoctoral Researcher
Contract : One year; renewable depending on performance and research funding
Salary Social insurance : KRW 3,500,000 per month before tax (Negotiable) Enrollment in Korea’s four major social insurance programs
Severance pay : Statutory severance pay provided separately in accordance with Korean law and university regulations
Additional incentive: KRW 1,500,000 per eligible paper beyond the required 5~6 papers (3,000,000 per paper in case Top 1%)
Workplace : ADOL lab. Sejong University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Starting date : Negotiable
Nationality: Open to Korean and international applicants
*Annual leave and research continuity. Up to one month of annual leave may be arranged in accordance with university regulations and the research schedule. During extended leave or overseas stays, ongoing manuscript preparation and essential research communication should be maintained.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field, completed or expected before appointment
- Ability to independently write high-quality English SCIE manuscripts
- Strong expertise in theory, numerical analysis, programming, experimentation, or AI
- Demonstrated research integrity, responsibility, and active collaboration
- Strong motivation to publish in the world’s leading journals
- Open by other topics which many SCIE paper publications are available
*Preferred experience: MATLAB, Python, C++, Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, topology optimization, finite element analysis, adjoint sensitivity analysis, PINNs, GNNs, Transformers, or surrogate modeling.
Application Materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Full publication list
- One-year research and seven-paper publication plan
- Preferred starting date (as soon as possible)
Do not simply read world-class research—create it.
Contact: Prof. Dongkyu Lee | dongkyulee@sejong.ac.kr
Where to apply
E-mail: dongkyulee@sejong.ac.kr
Requirements
- Research Field: Architecture » Other
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field, completed or expected before appointment
- Ability to independently write high-quality English SCIE manuscripts
- Strong expertise in theory, numerical analysis, programming, experimentation, or AI
Specific Requirements
- Demonstrated research integrity, responsibility, and active collaboration
- Strong motivation to publish in the world’s leading journals
- Open by other topics which many SCIE paper publications are available
Preferred experience: MATLAB, Python, C++, Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL, topology optimization, finite element analysis, adjoint sensitivity analysis, PINNs, GNNs, Transformers, or surrogate modeling.
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Sejong University
- Country: Korea
- State/Province: Seoul
- City: Seoul
- Postal Code: 05006
- Street: 209 Neungdong-ro
Contact
- State/Province: Seoul
- City: Seoul
- Website: https://prof.sejong.ac.kr/dongkyulee/index.do
- Street: 209 Neungdong-ro
- Postal Code: 05006
- E-Mail: dongkyulee@sejong.ac.kr