Chairperson and Professor position at Bilkent University, Department of Psychology

Bilkent University invites applications for two positions in the Department of Psychology: chairperson and professor. We seek established scholars who apply a cognitive, interdisciplinary approach to developmental, social, I/O, or evolutionary psychology, or neuroscience or traditional content areas of cognition (e.g., learning, memory, perception).

Bilkent was recently ranked #31 in the world by the Times Higher Education among universities under 50 years. For 5 consecutive years, every entering Psychology major has scored in the top 5% or higher on the national university entrance exam. The language of instruction is English. The Department and the new Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience offer Master’s and PhD programs. The Department has newly renovated research laboratories, as well as access to the university’s state-of-the-art facilities, which include the National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM), the National Nanotechnology Center (UNAM), and an animal research center. 

Bilkent is located in Ankara, Turkey’s metropolitan capital with daily direct flights to Istanbul and other major European cities. Bilkent University provides faculty members and their families with free housing and other fringe benefits, including access to private health insurance.

Qualifications and Responsibilities: Applicants should have a PhD in psychology or related discipline, and should have an excellent publication record. A demonstrated ability to secure external research funding will be a strong advantage. Faculty members are expected to maintain productive research programs. Successful applicants will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise PhD, Master’s, and senior thesis students.

Appointment: These full-time appointments will begin in September 2015. Salary will be internationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) CV, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, and 5) contact information for 3 professional references to Ergin Atalar, ergin@ee.bilkent.edu.tr, +90 312 2903272. Review of applications will commence on November 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries about the department and university should be directed to Associate Professor Michelle Adams, at michelle@bilkent.edu.tr or +90 312 290 1090. For more information, please visit the following websites:
psy.bilkent.edu.tr/
neuro.bilkent.edu.tr/
feass.bilkent.edu.tr/
bilkent.edu.tr/