Faculty Position in Mechanical Engineering at Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey

Koç University College of Engineering invites applications for full-time faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering starting in Fall 2026 or a  mutually agreeable date thereafter. Strong applicants in all areas of mechanical engineering, preferably with interdisciplinary research interests, and at all academic levels with an exemplary record of research and publication record will be considered. Faculty members are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in addition to maintaining a vigorous research program.

Koç University is a private, nonprofit institution located on a state-of-the-art campus in Istanbul, Turkey. The University is supported by the Vehbi Koç Foundation and is committed to the pursuit of excellence in both research and teaching. The medium of instruction is English. Koç University is hosting the highest number of European Research Council (ERC) Grant recipients and the largest total amount of research funding from Horizon 2020 in the nation. It has a newly established Central Research Infrastructure and a state-of-the-art Clean Room facility. Having a very strong School of Medicine, Hospital and Health Sciences Campus, and College of Sciences, Koç University provides an outstanding interdisciplinary research environment for the faculty members in the College of Engineering.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Koç University is very strong and dynamic. Faculty members are among the world leaders in their respective research areas and have come to Koç University with significant experience from the best institutions worldwide. Accomplishments of the faculty have been recognized by many national and international awards. The department attracts significant amount of government and industry funding. Detailed information on the program and the College of Engineering can be found at eng.ku.edu.tr/en/. We are looking for outstanding individuals who will commit to building strong research and teaching programs, as well as developing into intellectual leaders. It is also expected that the candidates interact closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute positively to the successful advancement of the College.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package (e.g., housing support, private insurance, K12 package, and research startup support).

Required application materials include CV, a statement of teaching interests, a description of the proposed research program, and the names and addresses of at least three references. All applications received until December 26th, 2025 will receive full consideration and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit your application materials online at academicjobsonline.org.