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Position Description
Koç University, a foundation-supported, non-profit institution of higher education in Istanbul, Türkiye, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in polymer chemistry and science. Applicants should have an outstanding publication record, a compelling vision for future research, and postdoctoral or industrial R&D experience. Appointments are expected to begin in September 2027.
The Department of Chemistry at Koç University is a dynamic, internationally recognized community, with faculty recruited from leading institutions worldwide and top-tier, highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students. The department offers a supportive, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating environment.
Koç University is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching and is ranked 1st in Türkiye and 52nd globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2024. 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, a leading Research University in Türkiye and a center of excellence, hosts 28 of 48 European Research Council (ERC) Grant recipients in Türkiye and is the largest recipient of Horizon 2020 research funding in the nation. Upcoming faculty members are eligible to apply for European Union Marie-Curie Actions and the Turkish Science Foundation TUBITAK 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Program.
Successful candidates will be expected to build and sustain a globally competitive, externally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, supervise graduate and undergraduate student research and contribute to departmental and university service. 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 online at academicjobsonline.org and should consist of the following materials:
(a) cover letter (including a summary of past and ongoing research)
(b) curriculum vitae and publication list,
(c) research plan,
(d) teaching statement, and
(e) three letters of recommendation.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
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