Description
Full-time Faculty Member in Electronics Engineering Program
Location: Sabanci University, Istanbul, Türkiye
Application Deadline: 01.05.2026
Active Evaluation Process: will start on 20.12.2025 and continue until the positions are filled.
Job Start Date (approximate): 01.09.2026
About Sabanci University
Established by the Sabanci Foundation in 1994, Sabanci University provides a world-class education to its students, from undergraduate to the PhD level. The university is distinguished by its innovative educational system, which is unique in Türkiye. Sabanci University began to accept students in 1999. It offers students the freedom to choose their academic program within the first two years of enrollment. As of 2012, Sabanci University is recognized as the most entrepreneurial and innovative foundation university in the University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Index, which is an index created by the Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology of Türkiye. In addition, SU is one of the highest-ranked universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings in Türkiye. As a young university, Sabanci University aspires to become an international reference point for innovation in education and research.
Position Overview
The Electronics Engineering Program in the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS) at Sabanci University invites applications for full-time faculty positions at all ranks. Junior candidates should have a Ph.D. degree in related fields from one of the top 300 universities for the research dimension according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings’ 2024 list and high potential in research and teaching, and Senior candidates (Associate and Full Professor) are expected to have demonstrated academic leadership and a strong record of publications, teaching, research, and services.
Applications are sought in all areas of Electronics Engineering such as but not limited to: Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems (VLSI, SoC, ASIC) and Semiconductor Optoelectronics or Photonics.
The Electronics Engineering (EE) Program offers B.Sc., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electronics Engineering and the B.Sc. program is accredited by MUDEK, part of the International Engineering Alliance - Washington Accord. In addition, the EE program is ranked as one of the top EE programs in Turkey by THE and QS ranking systems.
Detailed information about the Electronics Engineering Program can be found at http://ee.sabanciuniv.edu/.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching: The candidate is expected to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels (the expected load is three courses per year) and supervise undergraduate student projects and graduate theses. Other responsibilities include curriculum assessment and development and developing innovative practices in teaching.
Research: The candidate must develop a robust research agenda and supervise graduate students. The candidate is expected to apply for grants to national and international agencies to support this research agenda.
Service: The candidate is expected to actively work in the committees to help improve the academic and administrative processes of the faculty and the university.
Qualifications
- Possess a Ph.D. Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Programs.
- Strong research background as demonstrated by a publication record in high quality journals in the field.
- For candidates at the Assistant Professor level, post-doctoral research experience is required.
Why Join Sabanc University?
- Innovative Academic Environment: Sabanci University is a leading private institution in Istanbul, known for its world-class research facilities, with its main campus located in Tuzla, a serene suburb of the city.
- Dynamic Research Community: Engage in groundbreaking research within a vibrant and collaborative academic community. Sabanci University not only fosters a dynamic research culture with extensive international collaborations and access to global networks but also actively supports faculty applications to major international research programs such as ERC, MSCA, and Horizon Europe through its Research Support Office, with substantial internal funding for the project preparation phase.
- Career Development & Mentorship: Benefit from career development programs and mentorship from distinguished researchers, supporting your growth in academia.
- Tenure Track: We offer a tenure-track position fully compatible with international standards, for junior faculty members. Tenure may be awarded in the fourth year of the initial contract contingent upon strong performance and demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, and service.
- SUCool Incubation Center: Opportunity to join the entrepreneurship ecosystem providing generous start-up funds, training and mentoring, global business and customer development, investor access and legal support, access to national and international grant funds and Sabanci University PR support.
Compensation and Benefits Package
Competitive Salary: A highly competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience. Salary is reviewed based on annual performance results, and annual salary increases are compatible with academic performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy private health insurance for you and your family, private pension plan contributions, life insurance, fully furnished on-campus housing or rental support.
Start-up Research Support: All newly starting faculty members are eligible for a substantial funding package (under the title “Integration Fund”) to initiate their research activities.
Access to Presidential Research Fund: During the first two years of their engagement at Sabanci University, new faculty members are eligible to apply for the Presidential Research Fund support, which provides significant internal funding for preparing long-term research proposals.
Reduced Teaching Load: Newly starting faculty members benefit from a reduced teaching load during the first two years (Assistant Professor level) / first one year (Associate / Full Professor level)
Continued Research Support: All faculty members receive an annual Personal Research Fund to support their ongoing research activities, allocated laboratory space, and cutting-edge research facilities.
Tuition Assistance: Full-time faculty members receive a 50% reduction of tuition fees for their children or spouses for all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sabanci University.
Education Support: Full-time faculty members receive tuition assistance for their dependent children who attend private / charter schools, from first through twelfth grade.
Relocation Allowance: Relocation allowance and an excess baggage / airfreight allowance for applicants recruited from overseas.
Additional Perks: Access to a discounted (42%) on-campus kindergarten, Health Center & medical services and sports center.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit with a cover letter:
- Detailed CV,
- a research statement outlining the envisioned research activities at Sabanci University,
- a teaching statement (in addition to the teaching philosophy, approach and experiences, the teaching statement should also include a list of all courses the candidate can offer at both graduate and undergraduate levels),
- three letters of reference using the online application form at http://crm.sabanciuniv.edu/academiccv/application.php?advertcode=EE-1-2025 .
Sabanci University is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment in education and employment. The University respects all individuals without any discrimination of gender, religion, national and ethnic origin, race, color, physical disability, physical appearance, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, age, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational, admission and employment policies, and its scholarship and university-sponsored programs.
Requirements
- Possess a Ph.D. Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering Programs.
- Strong research background as demonstrated by a publication record in high quality journals in the field.
- For candidates at the Assistant Professor level, post-doctoral research experience is required.
