Faculty Position in Cognitive Neuroscience

Ozyegin University; Fatih; On-site; TRY 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Özyeğin University in Istanbul invites applications for a faculty position in Cognitive Neuroscience open to candidates at all academic ranks. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong publication record and potential to advance internationally visible research.

The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., Biopsychology, Methods in Neuroscience Research), supervise graduate students, participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives, and strengthen

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an excellent research and publication record commensurate with senior academic title.
• Strong potential to contribute to the department's research profile and to international visibility.
• Experience with multimodal approaches is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., Biopsychology, Methods in Neuroscience Research).
• Supervise graduate students and participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Strengthen national and international research collaborations and pursue external funding.

Skills

Neuroscience research

Publication record

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Tools

EEG

fNIRS

TMS

Eye-tracking

Job description

The Department of Psychology at Özyeğin University invites applications for a faculty position in Cognitive Neuroscience, open to candidates at all academic ranks. Appointment rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Applicants are expected to have an excellent research and publication record commensurate with their academic title and years in academia. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong potential to contribute to the department’s research profile and to advance high-quality, internationally visible research.

Expertise is expected in human neuroscience, with particular emphasis on methodologies such as EEG, fNIRS, TMS, and eye-tracking. Experience with multimodal approaches and experimental research is considered an asset.

The Department of Psychology is well equipped for experimental and neuroscientific research, currently hosting two state-of-the‑art eye‑tracking systems and physiological recording devices. The department also has a dedicated budget for the procurement of new research equipment aligned with strategic needs. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to actively pursue external research funding from national and international sources.

The faculty member will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching (e.g., Biopsychology, Methods in Neuroscience Research), supervise graduate students, participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives, and strengthen national and international research collaborations within and beyond the university.

Founded in 2011, the Özyeğin University Psychology BA program is accredited by the Turkish Psychological Association, reflecting the high international standards of the education offered. In addition to the BA program, the department offers MA programs in Couple and Family Therapy, Applied Developmental Psychology, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology, as well as a PhD program in Psychology. The department currently hosts approximately 500 undergraduate students, 15 graduate students, two postdoctoral researchers, one honorary professor, and 15 full‑time faculty members. With multiple research laboratories, a Couple and Family Therapy Center, and active involvement in a wide range of research and intervention projects, the department has a strong record of research productivity, public service, and community engagement. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Özyeğin University Psychology Department website for further information.

Established in 2007 by the Hüsnü M. Özyeğin Foundation, Özyeğin University is an entrepreneurial research university focused on global impact, student development, and academic excellence. It offers 23 bachelor’s, 36 master’s, and 10 doctoral programs across 7 faculties and 3 graduate schools. Özyeğin University is committed to advancing its research capabilities, with a rapidly growing research output driven by its ambitious graduate programs and a dynamic academic community that fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized internationally, the university ranks second globally among foundation and private universities newly established within the last 20 years in the “THE Young Universities Rankings.” It has led Türkiye’s foundation universities in “THE Impact Rankings” for 6 consecutive years and is among the top 3 Turkish foundation universities in “THE Impact Rankings 2025.”