Koç University, Dept. of Chemical and Biological Eng.
Position ID:
KU-Dept. of Chemical and Biological Eng.-CHBI2026 [#30931]
Position Title:
Faculty Position in Chemical and Biological Engineering
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Istanbul, Istanbul 34450, Turkiye
Subject Areas:
Chemical and Biological Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biological Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Biological Engineering
Appl Deadline:
2026/01/31 11:59PM
(listed until 2026/04/21)
(listed until 2026/04/21)Position Description:
Position Description
The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Koç University in Istanbul, Türkiye, is actively seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time faculty position at all levels. 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. The applicants are expected to have a visionary research agenda with far-reaching solutions in multiple disciplines potentially leveraging the research infrastructure of Koç University such as Koç University Surface Science and Technology Center (KUYTAM), Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University Tüpraş Energy Center (KUTEM), and Koç University Hydrogen Technologies Center (KUHyTech). It is also important and supported that the candidates interact closely with colleagues across different disciplines, e.g. with the science and medical school and contribute positively to the successful advancement of the College. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package (e.g., housing support, private insurance, K12 package, research startup support). The position is immediately available. All applications received until 31 January 2026 will receive full consideration and the search will be maintained until the position is filled. Koç University is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching and is ranked 1st in Türkiye, 52th globally in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings (2024), and 41st Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. The medium of teaching is English. 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 European Union Marie-Curie Actions and Turkish Science Foundation TUBITAK 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Program. 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.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Dept. of Chemical and Biological Eng.
Koc University
Rumelifeneri Yolu
Sariyer, Istanbul 34450
Turkey
Koc University
Rumelifeneri Yolu
Sariyer, Istanbul 34450
Turkey