Koç University, a foundation-supported, non-profit institution of higher education in Istanbul, Turkiye, invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the Molecular Biology and Genetics Department. This invitation is open at the junior and senior levels (for junior applicants post-doctoral experience is required). The candidates are expected to develop a vigorous research program.

Koç University is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching, and is ranked 1^st in Turkiye and 55^th globally in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023. Koç University fosters an outstanding interdisciplinary research environment for the faculty members and houses state-of-the art central facilities and multidisciplinary research centers. Koç University as a leading Research University in Türkiye and a center of excellence is hosting 28 out of 48 European Research Council (ERC) Grant recipients in Türkiye and received the largest total amount of research funding from Horizon 2020 in the nation. Faculty members in Turkish Universities are eligible to apply for various national and international grant programs including European Union Marie-Curie Actions and Turkish Science Foundation TUBITAK 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Program.

We are looking for outstanding individuals who are able to build strong teaching and research programs. The medium of instruction is English. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Side benefits include housing aid, health insurance and financial support for K12 education of candidates’ children.

Applications should be submitted to cs@ku.edu.tr and should consist of the following materials:

(a) cover letter (including summary of past and ongoing research)

(b) curriculum vitae and publication list,

(c) research plan,

(d) teaching statement, and

(e) three references

(F) DEI statement.

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.