The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering of the Middle East Technical University invites applications for tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level, however exceptional candidates at higher levels may also apply. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level would normally have a PhD degree in related discipline and preferably postdoctoral experience.

The Department and the University provide strong research support with access to some of the most extensive and modern facilities. The research areas of the Department are centered on three broad platforms of materials engineering, ceramic materials and production metallurgy.

Applications are welcome from all areas of materials science and engineering, experimental or theoretical, with preference for the following areas:

• Polymeric Materials and Polymer Processing
• Production Metallurgy
• Electronic-Magnetic Materials and Devices
• Bio-Nano Materials

The candidates must possess a distinguished record of research accomplishments and publications, and a demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students and develop an innovative research and educational program. Successful candidates will be expected to attract external funding and build a strong sponsored-research program, lead independent research at the cutting edge of their field, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in materials science and engineering.

All applications should be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to mete@metu.edu.tr. Electronic applications should include 1) a current vitae, 2) a concise statement (not to exceed three pages total) of research and teaching interests and philosophy, and 3) names and addresses of three references, addressed to

Chair, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department
Middle East Technical University
Ankara 06531 TURKEY

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 15th, 2008.