Post-Doctoral Positions in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Koç University, a leading foundation supported, non-profit institution of higher education in Istanbul, Turkey, invites applications for post-doctoral positions starting in September 2020. The appointment will be for one year with a possible extension to three years. Successful candidates should demonstrate strong potential for excellence in research in one of the active research areas of the department, which include algebraic geometry, combinatorics, geometric topology, mathematical physics, number theory, numerical analysis, partial differential equations, probability and stochastic processes, compressive sensing, inverse problems and imaging. The duties of the appointment include research and teaching. In particular, successful candidates are expected to teach three courses in the mathematics curriculum per academic year. The medium of instruction is English. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. The compensation package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan and partial rental subsidy.

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Full-time Faculty Position in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, invites applications for a full-time faculty position of open rank. Applicants with a strong research potential in all areas of mathematics will be considered.

Post-doctoral experience is required for candidates at the Assistant Professor level. Successful candidates are expected to develop a vigorous and internationally competitive research program and to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses. The medium of instruction is English. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Side benefits for faculty members include University housing or rental subsidy, health insurance and financial support for K12 education of faculty members’ children.

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Postdoc position at the interface of nonequilibrium physics and machine learning

A two-year postdoc position starting immediately is available in the Koç University physics department. The accepted candidate will contribute to a project on the theoretical and computational investigation of machine-learning dynamics from a nonequilibrium physics perspective. The net salary of 4500 Turkish Liras (apprx. 760 USD - set by the funding agent, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) and will be supplemented by side benefits including health insurance coverage, free accommodation, monthly food tickets and a laptop for use during the employed period, all provided by Koç University. Interested candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field and possess a strong background in computational techniques, as well as a demonstrated aptitude towards academic research. Applicants must submit a CV, a summary of past research activities and at least three letters of reference to akabakcioglu@ku.edu.tr .

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Post-doctoral positions at Biophotonics Laboratory

Post-Doctoral positions are available for motivated young researchers at Koç University. The candidates are expected to have expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Plasmonics and Electromagnetic simulations (e.g. FDTD method)
- Nanofabrication techniques, cleanroom usage.
- Microfluidics, soft lithography.
- Cell biology, immunology and cell culturing.
- Spectroscopy methods (Vis/IR).
Potential applicants may contact Serap Aksu (saksu@ku.edu.tr) with a CV for further details.

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Postdoctoral Position in Microphotonics and Integrated Photonics

Applicants are invited for a postdoctoral position in microphotonics and integrated photonics at the Koç University Microphotonics Research Laboratory. The candidate should have strong background in lasers and photonics. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research in free space and guided wave laser spectroscopy in collaboration with an international team of scientists and engineers. The salary is competitive and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Postdoc, Phd and Technician Positions in the Cytoskeleton laboratory

Two postdoc, two PhD students and one technician positions are now available for different subprojects within a recently awarded ERC Starting Grant project. The overall aims of these projects are to study the biogenesis and function of the centrosome/cilium complex by focusing on their regulation of the underappreciated structures termed centriolar satellites.

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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in the Laboratory of Metabolism and Cancer

A postdoctoral researcher position is open in the Laboratory of Metabolism and Cancer at Koç University. Available projects address metabolic impacts of tumors on host tissues. Laboratory of Metabolism and Cancer utilizes molecular biology approaches, primary cell culture techniques, mouse tumor models and clinical sample analysis to dissect molecular mechanisms behind tumor signaling to adipose and skeletal muscle tissues.

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