Tenure-Track Call in Robotics

Location: Fatih

Position Description

FACULTY OPENING:
Tenure-Track Call in Robotics

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs | Koç University - Istanbul, Türkiye

Koç University invites applications from ambitious, outstanding scientists with a record of research excellence and innovation in Robotics for tenure-track faculty positions, primarily targeted at the Assistant Professor level (exceptional candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level may also be considered). To establish a world-class epicenter for robotics capable of shaping the next generation of scientific and technological breakthroughs, this university-wide initiative operates beyond conventional departmental boundaries, offering appointees a primary academic appointment in an appropriate home department within a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Candidates working across all core, emerging, and cross-cutting domains of robotics are encouraged to apply.

About the University & Research Environment

Founded in 1993, Koç University is a premier non-profit foundation institution in Istanbul defined by an elite faculty recruited from leading global institutions and a vibrant student body of ~9,000 high-achieving scholars. Operating fully in English, the university is the premier destination for the nation's top-ranked undergraduate talent, pairing a distinctive liberal arts curriculum, blended with deep disciplinary expertise and experiential learning, with dynamic graduate programs structured to train the leaders of the future.

Consistently ranked as the #1 research university nationally by YÖK and #28 globally for interdisciplinary science (Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings), Koç University hosts Türkiye’s dominant share of European Research Council (ERC) grants alongside extensive national and international funding.

Koç University offers a highly supportive research environment with state-of-the-art computational and experimental infrastructure, specialized research centers (including KUIS AI and KUTTAM), and comprehensive pre- and post-award research support services.

Faculty receive competitive salaries, a startup package, housing support, private health insurance, and K-12 education support for dependents.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in a related discipline, ideally complemented by postdoctoral or industrial R&D experience, and have a track record of scholarly achievement that matches their career stage. Appointees are expected to build an independent, externally funded research program in Robotics, deliver high-quality teaching and mentoring across all levels, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to institutional stewardship.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted online at academicjobsonline.org and should consist of the following materials:

• Cover Letter (highlighting interdisciplinary and collaborative vision)
• Curriculum Vitae (with full publication list and funding record)
• Research Statement (3-4 pages detailing past achievements and a 5-year strategic plan)
• Teaching Statement (1-2 pages)
• References:
  Contact details for 3 to 5 professional references

Applications are now open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with initial review beginning on December 1st. The positions will remain open until filled. Direct inquiries may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Koç University is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community.