Boğaziçi University, Intitute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Position ID:
Boğaziçi University-Intitute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence-BOGAZICIUDSAIBUDSAIPOS [#32159]
Position Title: 
Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
BeşiktaşIstanbul 34342, Turkiye
Subject Areas: 
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Autonomy
Vision Science
Quantitative Analysis
Information Science
Computational Social Science (more...)
Appl Deadline:
2026/09/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/06/05, listed until 2027/03/05)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

Faculty Positions in Artificial Intelligence

Position ID:

BogaziciU-DSAI-BUDSAIPOS [#00001]

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Bebek, Istanbul, Türkiye

Subject Area:

Artificial Intelligence

Application Deadline:

September 15, 2026, 11:59 PM


Position Description
Boğaziçi University Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) invites applications for multiple tenured or tenure-track faculty positions, with a preference for hiring at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels. We welcome outstanding candidates working in all fields of artificial intelligence. Areas of particular interest include; 

- Theoretical AI, 
- Generative AI, 
- Natural Language Processing, 
- Agentic AI, 
- Computer Vision, 
- Autonomous Vehicles, 
- Robotics, 
- Intelligent Control, 
- Reinforcement Learning, 
- Physics-informed Neural Networks, 
- AI for Health and Biomedical Applications, 
- AI for Social Sciences, 
- AI for Finance, 
- AI for Computing Systems and Computing for AI, 
- Biological Intelligence, 
- Large-scale Computational Frameworks, 
- Secure and Trustworthy AI, 
- Sensing and Imaging, 
- Neuroscience-inspired AI, 
- Explainable AI. 
Applicants with strong theoretical AI expertise are especially welcome. 

Candidates are expected to hold PhD degrees from top-ranked universities, have a strong publication record in first-class international journals and/or leading AI conferences, and demonstrate full dedication to high-impact research, excellence in teaching, graduate supervision, and service to the academic community. 

Information on DSAI's cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and teaching activities can be found at https://dsai.bogazici.edu.tr/. By leveraging data-driven and AI-based approaches, Boğaziçi DSAI provides a dynamic research environment that supports creative and applicable solutions to pressing challenges in health, security, automation, science, industry, and society. DSAI brings together multidisciplinary faculty members and students from diverse academic backgrounds and has become one of the most attractive academic units at Boğaziçi University, receiving the highest number of applicants in the university. 

As a government-backed institution, Boğaziçi DSAI maintains valuable collaborations with public institutions, industry, and private organizations. Its entrepreneurial and innovation-oriented culture supports business intelligence solutions, technology transfer, and research-driven initiatives that translate cutting-edge academic work into impactful real-world applications. 

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence 
The Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Boğaziçi University is strongly committed to advancing inclusive excellence across research, teaching, mentoring, and service. A diverse faculty, broadly representing a wide range of identities, lived experiences, disciplines, and perspectives, is essential for academic excellence and innovation. We seek faculty members who value collaboration, respect, openness, and the participation and success of students and researchers from all backgrounds. 

Application Materials 
Interested candidates should submit the following by September 15, 2026: 

• Cover letter, including contact information; 
• Curriculum vitae; 
• Research statement, no more than 3 pages, describing past research accomplishments, future research plans, and experiences demonstrating commitment to a diverse and inclusive research environment; 
• Teaching and mentoring statement, no more than 3 pages, describing teaching philosophy, previous teaching and mentoring experiences, future teaching plans, and experiences promoting an inclusive learning environment; 
• List of two to four references who can provide letters on behalf of the candidate; letters will be requested after the first round of application evaluations; 
• Representative publications. Publications in leading journals and AI conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ACL, AAAI, EMNLP, NAACL, EACL, IJCAI, KDD, and related venues are considered a strong plus. 

Applicants should have an earned doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by September 15, 2026 will receive priority attention, and later applications may be considered until the positions are filled. Please send your application documents by email to the search committee chair at dsai.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr

About Boğaziçi University 
Boğaziçi University is a leading research institution in Türkiye, dedicated to high-quality research, education, publications, and international academic impact. The university is committed to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 

About the Institute 
Boğaziçi DSAI fosters a community rooted in collaboration, innovation, creativity, multidisciplinarity, and inclusion. Its success relies on a vibrant exchange of ideas enriched by the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and expertise of its members. Respect for every member's contributions and a shared responsibility to uphold these principles are essential to the Institute's mission and values.

We are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please email dsai.admissions@bogazici.edu.tr.
Contact: Prof. Şuayb Arslan
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
Boğaziçi University, South Campus, Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Bebek/Istanbul-Turkiye
Web Page: https://dsai.bogazici.edu.tr