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MiReKoc Vacancies: 2 Postdocs and 2 Project Researchers/Officers

Job title – Post-doctoral positions at MiReKoc

As Koc University (KU), we are pleased to offer a one-year opportunity for TWO full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join the BROAD-ER project (Bridging the Migration and Urban Studies Nexus), a Horizon Europe Twinning grant funded by the European Union. The project is coordinated by Koc University (Prof. Ahmet İçduygu acting as the coordinator) in partnership with GRITIM-Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona, Spain) and Universiteit van Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Job description

The Post-Doc researchers will work on her/his research supervised by Prof. Ahmet İçduygu on a topic directly related to link urban studies and migration studies. The job will require international travel. The post is not suitable for job-sharing. The candidate will have the opportunity to do short stays abroad in Barcelona and Amsterdam.

The research position will include

Actively contributing to the BROAD-ER program as a whole. Among other activities, the candidates will manage the agenda of the project and the different Work-Packages, including writing reports, overviews, data collection, dissemination and assisting the main training activities and research performed by the team leader.
Coordinating KU activities, including management of information on the website.
Contributing to the broad and diverse interdisciplinary research profile in migration and urban studies by publishing in high-impact journals and academic publishing houses; and participating in national and international research networks.
Helping to acquire external funding for research
Carrying out organizational and administrative tasks for the wider BROAD-ER project and KU.
Ensuring compliance with ethics agreements and data protection.
Maintaining and/or contributing to website, data archiving.
Developing and implementing independent research ideas.

Descriptor:

BROAD-ER, a three-year programme, aims at building a Research Excellence Network which will foster interdisciplinary research and education at the nexus of migration and urban studies. The collaboration of three universities aims at closing the research gap by establishing innovative and interdisciplinary approaches in migration and urban studies. BROAD-ER will achieve these objectives through diverse activities focusing on research production and research knowledge transfer. BROAD-ER will offer scientific and methodological training activities to young researchers.

In total, four post-doc researchers based at each of the partner universities will carry out interrelated research projects.

Required qualifications for candidates

a PhD degree in social sciences (obtained after June 2017).
a track research record in migration.
a publication record.
mastery of internationally comparative, quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
organizational skills and proven experience working in international projects.
knowledge, skills, and experiences which are a plus can be mentioned separately.

Information on the application process

To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by inter-folio through the following link:

A letter of motivation (max. 800 words) explaining how the candidate fulfills each of the qualifications mentioned. Explaining his CV and career plans, and why the candidate believes he/she is best suited for this position.
One brief overview on the literature linking urban studies and migration studies today (max. 1200 words) including research plans within the field
A copy of CV (including publications)
A pdf copy of his/her best publication
Two reference letters (to be sent in a separate email)

Salary/duration/benefits/facilities

The candidate will work full time based in Koc University (Istanbul), for a duration of 12 months starting November 1st, 2022, with a gross monthly gross salary following KU standards. The contract is renewable every year until the end of the Project in 2025 based on performance and research needs.

The contract includes benefits (health insurance, social security, lunch card) as well as additional financial support for the participation in project-relevant conferences and scientific meetings, including short stays abroad for post-doc progress.

The candidate will also be affiliated with MiReKoc.

Start date

01.11.2022 (earlier if possible)

Duration

For one-year, extendible yearly (total of 3 years).

Application

Interested applicants should send a single PDF following the same documentation order above to both baltiok@ku.edu.tr and mirekoc@ku.edu.tr by August 15, 2022. Applicants should also make necessary arrangement for two reference letters to be sent in a separate email. Please refer the subject line: “BROAD-ER Post-doc Application” in your email. Selected candidates will be informed in the last week of August, and interviews will be held in the first weeks of September 2022.

Job title – Project Researcher/Officer positions at MiReKoc

As Koc University (KU), we are pleased to offer a one-year opportunity for TWO full-time Project Researcher/Officers to join the BROAD-ER project (Bridging the Migration and Urban Studies Nexus), a Horizon Europe Twinning grant funded by the European Union. The project is coordinated by Koc University (Prof. Ahmet İçduygu acting as the coordinator) in partnership with GRITIM-Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona, Spain) and Universiteit van Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Job description

The Project Researchers will be supervised by Prof. Ahmet İçduygu. The job will require international travel. The post is not suitable for job-sharing. The candidate will have the opportunity to do short stays abroad in Barcelona and Amsterdam.

The research position will include

management and coordination
maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures
organizing reporting, planning meetings and providing updates to project managers
assisting team members on related Work-Packages, including writing reports, overviews, data collection, dissemination and other training activities and research performed by the team leader.
communicating with partners to keep everyone on board about any changes to the project plan
providing administrative support as needed.
carrying out organizational and administrative tasks for the wider BROAD-ER project and KU.
ensuring compliance with ethics agreements and data protection.
maintaining and/or contributing to website, data archiving, management of information on the website)
creating a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective

Descriptor:

Two research officers with research skills will work in line with the coordination, management, networking and researching activities of the project based in Koc University.

Required qualifications for candidates

a Bachelor’s or MA degree in social sciences
three years of experience in a related field (project experience, NGO/INGO experience, and experience in the field of migration / urbanization are plus).
exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills in English
ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
organizational skills and proven experience working in international projects.
knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures

Information on the application process

To apply for this position, candidates send the documentation by inter-folio through the following link:

A letter of motivation (max. 800 words) explaining how the candidate fulfills each of the qualifications mentioned. Explaining his CV and career plans, and why the candidate believes he/she is best suited for this position.
A copy of CV
Two reference letters (to be sent in a separate email)

Salary/duration/benefits/facilities

The candidate will also be affiliated with MiReKoc.

Start date

01.11.2022 (earlier if possible)

Duration

For one-year, extendible yearly (total of 3 years).

Application

Interested applicants should send a single PDF following the same documentation order above to both baltiok@ku.edu.tr and mirekoc@ku.edu.tr by August 15, 2022. Applicants should also make necessary arrangement for two reference letters to be sent in a separate email. Please refer the subject line: “BROAD-ER Project Researcher/Officer Application” in your email. Selected candidates will be informed in the last week of August, and interviews will be held in the first weeks of September 2022.

Visiting Fellows

Ph.D. students and Post-doctoral researchers

Program for visiting fellows is open to Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers who would like to spend two to twelve months at Koç University in interaction with MiReKoc affiliated faculty and researchers, to participate in seminars and workshops and to develop their research in Koç University’s excellent academic environment. Visitors receive a Koç University ID card, therefore can use the facilities and the library only on site. The shared office space is allocated based on availability. Furthermore, the Ph.D. and above level visitors are expected to give a university–wide seminar regarding the topic of their research as well as publish a working paper under MiReKoc Working Paper Series. Please note that MiReKoc does not have funding for visiting fellows. Fellows will be responsible for the arrangement of their own accommodation.

Applicants should send a Letter of Intent that expresses their reasons for application and summarizes their research area, their CV and the names and contact information of two referees via email to mirekoc@ku.edu.tr.

Recent graduates with an MA degree or MA students preparing a thesis

This position is also open to recent graduates with an MA degree or MA students preparing a thesis, who would like to conduct further research, participate in seminars and workshops and to develop their research in Koç University’s excellent academic environment. They are expected to regularly visit the campus and may make use of shared office space, based on availability. Integration to MiReKoc research projects will depend on the necessity during that period and fellows might be asked to support the center with administrative tasks. Visitors receive a Koç University ID card, therefore can use the facilities and the library only on site. Selected fellows can be asked to give a university–wide seminar regarding the topic of their research as well as publish a working paper under MiReKoc Working Paper Series. Please note that MiReKoc does not have funding for visiting fellows. Fellows will be responsible for the arrangement of their own accommodation.

Graduate students and junior professional workers are welcomed to collaborate at MiReKoc during one of the three available terms:

(1) Spring term: Spring term takes place throughout February-March-April-May. Applications are welcomed during the period of 1-15 December every year. The announcements for accepted candidates will be made on the first week of January.

(2) Summer term: Summer term takes place throughout June-July-August. Applications are welcomed during the period of 1-15 April every year. The announcements for accepted candidates will be made on the first week of May.

(3) Autumn term: Autumn term takes place throughout September-October-November-December. Applications are welcomed during the period of 1-15 July every year. The announcements for accepted candidates will be made on the first week of August.

Potential candidates can apply during the periods indicated above by emailing a CV and a cover letter to mirekoc@ku.edu.tr.

Summer Internship with KUSRP

Koç University Summer Research Program is a seven-week program for motivated undergraduates from different universities who want to improve their research skills and plan to attend graduate school. The program offers the undergraduates the opportunity to gain research experience that helps them decide if they want to pursue graduate education or professional research career. Beginning and ending dates are flexible to accommodate the needs of the particular student and the research faculty, but the usual summer term includes the June-July-August period. Potential candidates interested in doing a summer internship at MiReKoc with KUSRP can apply by filling out the Application Form and returning it to KU Summer Research Program for Undergraduates. For detailed information about the program and application process, please visit the program website.