In line with the letter sent to our university by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), various regulations have been introduced to ensure more effective implementation of the processes related to the employment of postdoctoral researchers and part-time appointments of qualified researchers holding a doctoral degree. Accordingly, our university supports both the contract-based employment of postdoctoral researchers and the part-time appointment of researchers with doctoral degrees.
HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?
For Those Who Wish to Work as a Postdoctoral Researcher (Contract-Based Employment):
- The applicant must have completed their doctoral education.
- Applications are received for participation in ongoing research & development (R&D) or design projects at our university.
- The application process typically requires the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- PhD diploma
- List of academic publications
- Statement of purpose (motivation letter)
4.Applications are evaluated by the academic units managing the respective projects.
5.Suitable candidates may be employed on a contract basis for a specific project duration.
For Qualified Researchers with a PhD (Part-Time Appointment):
- This process allows individuals with a doctoral degree and field expertise to work part-time at our university.
- Researchers may be appointed to participate in university-industry collaborative projects.
- Applicants who apply to open calls and pass the evaluation process can be appointed to the relevant projects.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Who can apply?
- Those who wish to conduct postdoctoral research or qualified experts holding a PhD can apply.
- Where can I apply?
- Applications can be made via announcements published on our university’s official website or on the websites of related academic departments.
- What is the duration of the contracts?
- The duration is determined according to the project. It may vary from a few months to several years.
- What documents are required for the application?
- CV, PhD diploma, publication list, motivation letter, and reference letters (if available) may be requested.
- If the university and industry are conducting a joint project, am I eligible for this process?
- If your field aligns with industry collaboration and you hold a doctoral degree, this type of appointment may suit you.
- Can I apply to more than one project at the same time?
- As long as you meet the qualifications, you can apply to multiple projects.
Our university carries out these processes to support the development of researchers and to strengthen university-industry collaboration. Please visit our website regularly to follow the latest announcements and application opportunities