The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS) at Sabancı University, İstanbul, Turkey invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the area of Astrophysics or Condensed Matter Theory. The ideal candidate for this position should hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Astrophysics, and have a strong research background as demonstrated by a publication record in relevant high impact journals. We welcome applications from candidates at all ranks. For candidates at the Assistant Professor level, post-doctoral research experience is required.
The faculty member will be expected to establish and execute an independent research program at Sabancı University, as well as attract external funding at both national and international levels. The new faculty member will have a primary affiliation with the Physics program and will be encouraged to conduct collaborative research with other programs in FENS as well.
The responsibilities of the new faculty member include teaching undergraduate and graduate level physics courses, supervision and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students as well as service on committees.
Sabancı University is a privately funded premier academic institution, which was founded in 1999. Its modern campus is located in suburban İstanbul. The university offers 12 undergraduate programs and 23 graduate programs in three faculties (Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Management). The medium of instruction is English. The University aims to establish a high standard of academic excellence and a research-oriented atmosphere for its international faculty and students, while nurturing productive relationships the industry. Sabancı University ranked the top Turkish university in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Sabancı University offers an internationally competitive salary and benefits package.
Detailed information about the Physics Program at Sabancı University can be found at http://phys.sabanciuniv.edu/. Applicants should submit their applications online at https://sucrm.sabanciuniv.edu/academiccv/application.php?advertcode=PHYS-1-2019. Please include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a teaching statement, and three professional reference letters in the application. Please direct inquiries about this position to Dr. Ersin Göğüş ersing@sabanciuniv.edu
The deadline for application is 31 March 2019.
