Research Faculty and Researcher Positions

UNAM-Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Bilkent University, Ankara, TURKEY

UNAM-Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology seeks outstanding candidates for multiple Research Assistant Professor, Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Associate positions to begin immediately, in the areas of:

Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Nanobiotechnology
Micro and Nanofabrication
Optics, Photonics and Lasers

The candidates should hold Ph.D. in a relevant field and have strong academic research record. The candidates should have interest in interdisciplinary research topics.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, copies of not more than three publications electronically in a single PDF file to apply(at)unam.bilkent.edu.tr. They should also arrange for three individuals to submit letters of recommendation on their behalf to the same address. Applications are welcome until the positions are filled. Turkish citizenship is required for these positions.

UNAM-Institute of Materials Science and Nanotechnology at Bilkent University was established as a center of excellence in nanoscience and nanotechnology and funded by the Turkish State Planning Organization (DPT) and Bilkent University. The research labs at the institute comprise state-of-the-art facilities in the recently constructed 9000 square meter center including 400 m2 clean rooms (class 10, 100, and 1000). Some of the research areas include nanophotonics, nanoelectronic devices, nanobiotechnology, nanotextile, sensors, renewable energy, nanomaterials, surface science, nanoscience and imaging-fabrication techniques at nanoscale. UNAM is a national user facility and calls for proposals are announced periodically. Projects supported through these calls utilize the resources of the institute.