PhD Position through Marie Curie Program on Environmental Biotechnology at the Middle East Tech[...]

Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Turkey is offering a fully funded PhD position focusing on anaerobic digestion and bioelectrochemical systems under the Marie Curie Program. Candidates must hold an MSc or BSc in relevant fields, and a TOEFL score is required. The program includes extensive training and international collaboration opportunities. Apply by submitting necessary documents to Dr. Yasemin Dilsad Yilmazel before the deadlines specified.

Benefits

Salary of €2,193/month gross

Mobility allowance of €600/month

Family allowance of €495/month

Qualifications

• Must not already hold a PhD.
• Must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule: not have resided in Türkiye for more than 12 months in the last 36 months.
• TOEFL score required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on anaerobic digestion and bioelectrochemical systems.
• Participate in training and mobility programs across Europe.
• Prepare and submit documents for METU application portal.

Skills

Strong interest in anaerobic biotechnology

Good English proficiency

Motivation to work in an international network

Education

MSc or BSc degree in Environmental Engineering

Environmental Microbiology

Chemical Engineering

Microbiology

Job description

PhD Position through Marie Curie Program on Environmental Biotechnology at the Middle East Technical University (METU) Turkey

Fully Funded MSCA PhD Position in Anaerobic Digestion & Bioelectrochemical Systems (METU, Ankara)

Bioprocess Engineering Research Group (BioERG) at Middle East Technical University (METU) invites applications for one fully funded PhD position within the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Doctoral Network LeAD – Leveraging Anaerobic Digestion through environmental stresses. The project focuses on anaerobic digestion under stressed conditions, with emphasis on the role of electroactive microorganisms in AD systems.

What we offer

• Salary: €2,193/month gross (METU rate)
• Mobility allowance: €600/month
• Family allowance: €495/month (if married or with dependents)
• Duration: Minimum of 3 years (subject to annual performance evaluation)
• Training & mobility: Secondments and network-wide training within the LeAD MSCA DN, with partners across Europe (universities, research institutes and industry)

About LeAD

LeAD trains the next generation of environmental biotechnologists to advance anaerobic digestion from waste treatment towards resource recovery, using a design‑build‑test‑learn approach across 14 integrated doctoral projects. More information: LeAD project: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101168769

Eligibility & profile

• MSc or BSc degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or a related field.
• Must not already hold a PhD.
• Must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule: not have resided or had main activity (work/study) in Türkiye for more than 12 months in the 36 months before recruitment.
• Strong interest in anaerobic biotechnology / bioelectrochemical systems, good English, and motivation to work in an international network.
• TOEFL score

How to apply

First step: please send an email with the following documents to Dr. Yilmazel (Deadline 16 Dec 2025)

• Letter of intent
• CV
• GRE score
• TOEFL score (IELTS not accepted, PTE accepted)
• BS and MS Transcripts

Second step: Upload the documents to METU application portal. (Deadline 19 Dec 2025)

Apply via the METU Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences online portal (Environmental Engineering Department or Biotechnology PhD), and clearly indicate that you are applying for the MSCA DN LeAD PhD position with BioERG.

For specific questions about the position, please contact Assoc. Prof. Yasemin Dilsad Yilmazel (BioERG): [e-mail].