Koç University Surface Science and Technology Center (KUYTAM) invites applications for a full-time research associate (staff scientist) position. KUYTAM, established in 2009 with financial support from the State Planning Agency, houses a state-of-the-art research and characterization facility, including XPS, FESEM, Raman, XRD, XRF, AFM, ICP-MS, ultrafast pump-probe spectroscopy, and other characterization equipment, dedicated to the study of surfaces and surface related technologies.

The main responsibilities of the postdoctoral researcher include 1) performing characterization measurements, 2) maintenance of the center infrastructure, 3) thesis supervision/training of graduate students, 4) submitting research project proposals to external sponsors and serving as the principal investigator of these projects, 5) conducting research on surface science and related technologies with KUYTAM infrastructure.

A PhD degree on Basic Science or Engineering with previous experience with the characterization techniques mentioned above, especially AFM, PVD, BET, Nanoindentation is preferred. Applicants should submit by email a cover letter, current CV, statement of research interests, and the names of three references to:

Dr. Barış Yağcı,

Assoc. Director, KUYTAM

Koç University, Rumelifeneri Yolu,

34450 Sariyer – Istanbul, Turkey

Email: byagci@ku.edu.tr