We are looking for talented, hard-working, enthusiastic researchers and students to join our research group.
Available MSc/PhD vacancies:
- Physics Informed Machine Learning for predicting the structure of membranes formed by Nonsolvent-Induced Phase Separation (NIPS) (Scholarship by TÜBİTAK-COST)
- Cellulose membrane fabrication from new cellulose precursors: Analysis of the phase inversion process and membrane performance (Scholarship by TÜBİTAK-COST)
- Controlled nanoparticle deposition for obtaining high-performance hemodialysis membranes (Scholarship pending approval)
- Membrane-based concentration of micropollutants for sensor applications (Scholarship pending approval)
For application and more information on content and scholarship opportunities, contact zculfaz@metu.edu.tr.
BSc vacancies:
- TÜBİTAK-STAR Projects: Two positions will be available in the next round of applications to be announced by TÜBİTAK.
- Topics in Chemical Engineering (ChE498-499): Exact topic titles will be announced in September 2026 during the registration period. You can contact Dr. Çulfaz-Emecen earlier if you want to start reading on the subject before this date.
Post-doctoral vacancies:
- Development and application of cellulose-based organic solvent nanofiltration membranes in solvent recovery
- Observation and modelling of membrane formation in microfluidic channels
We are looking for postdoctoral scholars within the scope of TÜBİTAK 2236 Co-Funded Brain Circulation Scheme. Please contact zculfaz@metu.edu.tr as soon as possible if you are interested.