The Department of Civil Engineering at Middle East Technical University invites applications for a full-time position in the area of structural engineering and mechanics. Candidates must have a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and an earned Ph.D. degree in a closely related field. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes, supervising undergraduate and graduate students, developing and maintaining an externally funded research program, and collaborating with other faculty on research. The successful candidate's expertise is expected to complement and strengthen existing faculty research and teaching in structural engineering. Priority will be given to applicants at the assistant professor level.

Formal training and applied research in the broad area of structural engineering and mechanics are required, to be supported by a record of scholarly publications. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, the names and contact information of at least three references to the following address: Structural Engineering Search Committee, Department Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Üniversiteler Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:1, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara Türkiye. The confidential review of applications will begin immediately. The open position is subject to the approval of the METU President's Office and Higher Education Council.

Both Turkish and foreign nationals are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter electronically, a statement of educational and research interests, a CV, and the names and contact information of at least three references to the Chairman of the Department (ecanbay@metu.edu.tr and sakyol@metu.edu.tr ) or apply by mail:

Prof. Dr. Erdem Canbay (Chairman), Department of Civil Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Üniversiteler Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:1, 06800 Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye.

The position is open, and a confidential review of applications will be performed as received. Employment offer/hiring is subject to the approval of the METU President's Office and the Turkish Council of Higher Education.