Postdoctoral Researcher Position TÜBİTAK 1001 Research Project

Ozyegin University; Fatih; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation support

Transportation support

Meal benefits

Job summary

Özyeğin University in Istanbul invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher on a TÜBİTAK 1001 project led by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Acar.

The project investigates co-development of executive functions and motor skills in children aged 4-6, with about 750 children across two time points. The successful candidate will contribute to fieldwork planning, data management, and dissemination through publications and conference talks. The appointment is 22 months.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology or related field.
• Interest in early childhood and developmental research.
• Experience with quantitative research methods.
• Excellent academic English.
• Ability to coordinate fieldwork, manage data, and prepare publications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fieldwork across multiple sites.
• Manage data collection and integrity.
• Prepare scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Contribute to project administration.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Academic English

Fieldwork coordination

Data management

Publication writing

Education

PhD in Psychology or related field

Job description

The Department of Psychology at Özyeğin University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in a TÜBİTAK 1001 research project led by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Acar.

The project longitudinally examines the co-development of executive functions and motor skills in children aged 4-6 years. It also investigates the roles of children’s temperament and parent-child, teacher-child, and peer relationships in these developmental processes. Approximately 750 children will be assessed at two time points using performance-based assessments as well as parent and teacher reports.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in Psychology, Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field. Candidates are expected to have an interest in early childhood and developmental research, experience with quantitative research methods, and strong academic English skills. The postdoctoral researcher will actively contribute to coordinating fieldwork, managing data, and preparing scientific publications and conference presentations.

The position will be funded for 22 months through the TÜBİTAK 1001 project. In addition, successful candidates who are accepted into Özyeğin University’s Postdoctoral Research Program may be eligible for additional university support, subject to the relevant program conditions. Such support may include supplementary financial support, accommodation, transportation, and meal benefits.

Location

Özyeğin University, Istanbul, Türkiye

Application Deadline

December 13, 2026

Application & Contact

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Acar — [e-mail]