Dr. Ayse Koca Caydasi invites applications from highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship and carry out their project in her laboratory at Koç University, Istanbul.
Hosting Information
- Offer Deadline: Tue, 8 Sep 2026 - 23:00
- EU Research Framework Programme: Horizon Europe - MSCA
- Country: Türkiye
- City: Istanbul
Organisation/Institute
- Organisation / Company: Koç University
- Department: Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Laboratory: Cell Cycle and Signaling
- Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Contact Information
- Organisation / Company Type: Higher Education Institution
- Website: https://www.ku.edu.tr/en/home
- Email: aykoca@ku.edu.tr
- State/Province: İstanbul
- Postal Code: 34450
- Street: Sariyer
Description
Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biology, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
Research Focus:
Our research aims to understand how cell cycle progression is coordinated in space and time, with a particular emphasis on phosphoinositide (PI) signaling lipids -especially PI3,5P₂- during mitosis. Using the genetically tractable model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae, we combine genetics, biochemistry, and quantitative live-cell imaging to uncover how lipid signaling is integrated into core cell cycle networks and how its misregulation affects cellular fitness and division fidelity.
Candidate Expectations:
The selected fellow is expected to conduct high-quality research, write papers, and apply for funding to work toward establishing scientific independence.
For more information about the lab: https://mysite.ku.edu.tr/aykoca/
Interested candidates should contact:
Dr. Ayse Koca Caydasi