Tenure-track Faculty Positions for All Ranks in Neuro-X

Position Description

Tenure-track Faculty Positions for All Ranks in Neuro-X

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs | Koç University – Istanbul, Türkiye

Koç University invites applications from ambitious, outstanding scientists with a proven track record of pioneering innovative inquiry in neuroscience for open-rank, tenure-track faculty positions (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). Driven by a strategic, university-wide initiative to build a transformative interdisciplinary neuroscience community to address the grand scientific and societal challenges of the future, this call intentionally transcends traditional departmental boundaries. An endowed professorship for a given duration is possible for this position.

We encourage applications from candidates across core life sciences and medicine (systems, cellular, molecular, computational, clinical, or cognitive neuroscience) as well as cross-disciplinary frontiers at the intersection of neuroscience with various fields, such as Aging, Neural Devices, Neuro-Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cognitive Social Sciences. Successful candidates will hold primary academic appointments in an appropriate home department within our schools and colleges (e.g., Medicine, Social Sciences and Humanities, Sciences, Engineering, Nursing), with the possibility of joint affiliations structured to support their research portfolio.

About the University & Research Environment
Founded in 1993, Koç University is a premier non-profit foundation institution in Istanbul defined by an elite faculty recruited from leading global institutions and a vibrant student body of ~9,000 high-achieving scholars (80% undergraduate / 20% graduate). Operating fully in English, the university is the premier destination for the nation's top-ranked undergraduate talent, pairing a distinctive liberal arts curriculum, blended with deep disciplinary expertise and experiential learning, with dynamic graduate programs structured to train world-class research leaders.

Koç University is consistently ranked as the #1 research university nationally and ranked #28 globally for interdisciplinary science (THE Rankings). Koç University holds Türkiye’s largest share of European Research Council (ERC) grants, alongside extensive national and international funding.

Appointees gain direct access to central research infrastructure, including advanced neuroimaging suites, animal facilities, computing clusters, and Koç University Hospital, and specialized centers such as KUTTAM (Translational Medicine), KUIS AI (Artificial Intelligence), n2STAR (Nanofabrication), KUISCID (Infectious Diseases), and KUYTAM (Surface Science). The university provides dedicated pre- and post-award administrative support for proposal writing, international grant management, IP management, and tech transfer. Faculty members in Turkish Universities are eligible to apply for EU funding and the Turkish Science Foundation (TÜBİTAK) 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Program.

Faculty receive competitive salaries, a startup package, housing support, private health insurance, and K-12 education support for dependents.
Qualifications &

Responsibilities
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a closely related quantitative, biological, medical, or social science field, or an M.D. with a specialization in neurology (or related clinical specialties), alongside relevant postdoctoral, clinical, or industrial R&D experience. Applicants should demonstrate research excellence through a strong publication record, a clear vision for an innovative research agenda, and a commitment to excellence in teaching.
Successful candidates are expected to build and sustain an independent, externally funded research program, demonstrate a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring across all levels, foster interdisciplinary collaborations across the university, and engage in institutional stewardship.

Application Process
Candidates should submit the following application materials to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at vpaa@ku.edu.tr:

• Cover Letter (highlighting interdisciplinary and collaborative vision)
• Curriculum Vitae (with full publication list)
• Research Statement (3–4 pages detailing past achievements and a 5-year strategic plan)
• Teaching Statement (1–2 pages)
• References: Contact details for 3 to 5 professional references

Subject Line: Please use “Neuro – [Your Full Name]” as the email subject line.

Applications are now open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with initial review beginning on December 1, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Direct inquiries may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs(vpaa@ku.edu.tr)

Koç University is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community.