Full-time tenure-track faculty positions

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in the College of Sciences at Koç University invites applications for full-time tenure-track faculty positions. For junior-level appointments, a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience is required.

Successful candidates are expected to establish a vigorous research program and contribute to the department’s teaching mission. Applicants with a focus on neurobiology and/or those who employ model organisms in their research are particularly encouraged to apply; however, outstanding candidates from all areas of molecular biology and genetics are welcome.

Koç University is dedicated to excellence in both research and teaching and is ranked 1^st in Türkiye, 52^nd globally in the THE Young University Rankings in 2024, and within the global top 50 of the THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings in 2025.

Koç University offers a highly interdisciplinary research ecosystem, supported by state-of-the-art core facilities and multidisciplinary research centers. As a leading research university and center of excellence in Türkiye, Koç University hosts 28 of the 48 European Research Council (ERC) grant recipients in the country and has received the largest total share of Horizon 2020 funding nationally.

Faculty members are eligible to apply for a broad range of national and international funding programs, including European Union Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and the TÜBİTAK 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers Program.

We seek outstanding individuals committed to excellence in both research and teaching. The language of instruction is English. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include housing aid, health insurance, and financial support for K–12 education for faculty members’ children.

Application Materials

Applications should be submitted by email to cs@ku.edu.tr and must include:

(a) Cover letter (including a summary of past and ongoing research)
(b) Curriculum vitae and publication list
(c) Research plan
(d) Teaching statement
(e) Contact information for three references
 

Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.