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

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.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.Qualifications & ResponsibilitiesCandidates 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 ProcessCandidates should submit the following application materials to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at vpaa@ku.edu.tr.Subject Line: Please use “Neuro – [Your Full Name]” as the email subject line.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)Contact details for 3 to 5 professional referencesApplications 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).Learn more: https://www.ku.edu.tr/en/academic-jobs/Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.