Researcher

Sabancı Üniversitesi

SUNUM (Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center) and İLKO İLAÇ SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş. are looking for PhD candidates who will work in Health. 

This call is for TÜBİTAK 2244 Industry PhD program.

Starting Date: October 2019

Reference No: IDP/009

Partner Company: İLKO İLAÇ SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş. 

Candidates who would like to be considered for 2244 projects must apply via 2244 pre-application system, please visit Sabancı University website for more information.

Sabancı University PhD programmes:

Candidates are expected to apply for Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering PhD program.

Academic Advisors: Batu Erman, Meral Yüce, Ali Zarrabi

PhD candidate must have a graduate degree with a thesis related to subjects and/or possess a reasonable understanding of:

- Biotechnology

- Biotechnological drugs

- Protein biochemistry

- Bioprocess development

About the Program:

2244 - Industrial Ph.D. Program Call is supported by TÜBİTAK for the training of qualified human resources for the degree of “university doctorate” in collaboration with industry to be employed by the partner industrial company . 

For further details, please visit "TÜBİTAK 2244 - Industrial PhD Program" on Sabancı University website. 

Program consists of 2 phases:

1st Phase - Studentship:

Sabanci University is listed first in the National Entrepreneurial and Innovative Universities Index. Moreover, the University holds significant positions in international world rankings such as Times Higher Education (THE) and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Graduate students will have an opportunity to conduct their research with the state of the art infrastructure in a dynamic campus environment.

The studentship phase will cover the tuition fee for a full-time PhD programme in Sabanci University and pay a stipend of TRY 4.500 per month. Students already holding a B.Sc. degree or expecting to receive it this year may also apply through Integrated PhD program. There are also supports available for travel or accommodation.

For more details, check “Campus Life” on Sabancı University website. 

2nd Phase - Working Period:

There will be the opportunity of signing an employment contract between İLKO İLAÇ SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş. and the student. This possibility will be decided latest on 7th term of the studentship phase and this agreement requires at least a 3-year commitment to work for the related company.

Requirements:

• Should satisfy Sabanci University’s admissions criteria, for more information please visit Sabancı University website.
• There are no citizenship restrictions.

Company Requirements

• Completed military service for Turkish citizens
• Good English communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills 
• Proven experience of scientific data analysis and reporting skills (papers, scientific communications etc.).

Required documents for application:

1. Statement of purpose

2. CV including the GPAs

3. If available, ALES, GRE, GMAT, and English Proficiency results

How to Apply? (Please read carefully)

For 2244 applications before general SU PhD program applications, candidates who would like to be considered for 2244 projects must apply via 2244 pre-application system. Applications submitted to this system will be evaluated according to available positions and special requirements of each project. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit their applications to Sabanci University PhD programme which is open for applications between 1 October - 15 November 2019.

Applications which do not meet the above-mentioned prerequisites will be automatically rejected.