Research Operations and Project Coordinator

Koç Üniversitesi

Location: Istanbul - Rumelifeneri 

Koç University was founded in 1993 by the Vehbi Koç Foundation with the vision of achieving excellence in education, pioneering scientific research, and contributing value to society. Ranked among the top 500 universities globally, our university is one of Turkey’s most prestigious institutions and aims to contribute to scientific, technological, and societal progress with its research-oriented structure. We offer an inspiring and dynamic living environment on our campus, creating a distinctive working atmosphere.

At Koç University, our employees advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive work environment as part of a team of experts and innovators. Our workplace fosters continuous learning and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. With our vision and strong values, we invite you to join the Koç University family to achieve new milestones in your career.

We are looking for a Research Operations & Project Coordinator to support the effective operation of theBio-Integrated Microdevices Laboratory (BMDL), a multidisciplinary research group of 15-20 members within Koç University's College of Engineering, who meets the following criteria:

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, bioengineering, natural sciences, life sciences, or a related field (a master's degree or equivalent research/project experience is an asset)
• Preferably 2-3+ years of experience in technical project coordination, R&D, project management, PMO, research operations, or a related role
• Strong organizational, planning, follow-up, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to understand and work comfortably with technical and scientific information
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to identifying and resolving coordination issues
• Experience in an academic, R&D, or applied research environment is preferred
• Familiarity with national or international research funding programs and proposal preparation is an asset
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, Notion, or Confluence
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English

Job Description
• Track project milestones, timelines, deliverables, responsibilities, and blockers across active research projects
• Coordinate communication, action items, and follow-ups across research projects
• Identify and evaluate relevant national and international funding opportunities
• Support the preparation and coordination of new research proposals and ensure timely submission
• Maintain clear project documentation and reporting
• Organize correspondence and meetings with external stakeholders and project partners
• Improve day-to-day research operations by establishing and maintaining effective coordination processes for a team of 15-20 researchers

Koç University embraces the principle of equal opportunities. All candidates are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, or national or social origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.