Faculty Position in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (through KUHyTech)

Position Description

Faculty Position in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (through KUHyTech):
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Chemical and/or Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, or a closely related field. We are looking for outstanding individuals who can build strong research and teaching programs and develop into intellectual leaders. Candidates at all academic ranks with an exemplary research and publication record will be considered. Applicants are expected to have a visionary research agenda in energy-related fields, preferably in hydrogen technologies, that complements and/or expands the current research activities of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Candidates are also expected to contribute to the research efforts of the recently established Koç University Hydrogen Technologies Center (KUHyTech), which focuses on hydrogen technologies, including hydrogen production, storage, and utilization. Candidates are encouraged to collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines and contribute actively to the continued advancement of the College. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including university housing or a rental subsidy, a K-12 education subsidy, and research start-up support. The position is available immediately. Applications received by January 31, 2027 will receive full consideration, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Koç University is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching and was ranked first in Türkiye and 52nd globally in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024, as well as 41st in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. The medium of instruction is English. Koç University fosters an outstanding interdisciplinary research environment for its faculty members and houses state-of-the-art central facilities and multidisciplinary research centers. As a leading research university in Türkiye and a center of excellence, Koç University hosts 28 of the 48 European Research Council (ERC) grant recipients in Türkiye and has received the largest total amount of research funding from Horizon 2020 nationally. Faculty members at Turkish universities are eligible to apply for European Union Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the TÜBİTAK 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Program. Applications should be submitted online at academicjobsonline.org and should consist of the following materials: (a) a cover letter (including a summary of past and ongoing research), (b) a curriculum vitae and publication list, (c) a research plan, (d) a teaching statement, and (e) three letters of recommendation.