open positions
Join us in studying how microbial communities assemble, persist and are passed on.
I am building a new research group at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Boğaziçi University (Istanbul), studying how microbial communities assemble, persist and are passed on, from wheat seeds to the human gut. [One or two sentences on what makes the group a good place to work: e.g. combining wet-lab experiments with computational ecology, international collaborations, supportive and inclusive environment.]
Current openings
[Position title, e.g. PhD student in microbial ecology] Open
[Two or three sentences on the project and the question it addresses.]
You will:
- [Main task, e.g. design axenic plant experiments]
- [Main task, e.g. analyse amplicon and metagenomic data]
- [Main task]
You bring:
- [Required degree or background]
- [Required or desirable skills]
Other ways to join
I welcome enquiries from people at every career stage who would like to apply for their own funding to join the group. Get in touch early, as most schemes need a host letter and time to prepare a strong application.
Postdocs
[Who you are looking for at this level.]
Fellowship schemes to consider:
- [e.g. TÜBİTAK 2218]
- [e.g. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships]
- [e.g. EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships]
PhD students
Admission is through the Institute of Environmental Sciences graduate programme, so please also check its deadlines and requirements.
Funding to consider:
- [e.g. TÜBİTAK 2211]
- [e.g. YÖK 100/2000]
MSc students
[Programme, thesis topics and expectations.]
Funding to consider:
- [e.g. TÜBİTAK 2210]
Undergraduates & interns
[Short projects, summer internships, expected time commitment.]
Funding to consider:
- [e.g. TÜBİTAK 2209-A]
- [e.g. Erasmus+ traineeships]
Fellowship rules and deadlines change every year, so please check each scheme's official page before applying.
Who I am looking for
- [Curiosity about microbial ecology, evolution or host–microbe interactions]
- [Interest in combining experiments with data analysis, or willingness to learn]
- [Good communication and teamwork]
- [Language: English; Turkish not required / an advantage]
[Optional: a sentence on equal opportunities and welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.]
How to apply
- Prepare your documents: a CV, a short cover letter (max. one page) explaining your interests and which position or route you are applying for, [transcripts], and contact details of [two] referees.
- Email them as a single PDF to [your.email@bogazici.edu.tr] with the subject line "Application: [position or route]".
- What happens next: [e.g. shortlisted candidates are invited to an online interview within X weeks].