The Department of Psychology at Özyeğin University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in a TÜBİTAK 1001 research project led by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Acar.
The project longitudinally examines the co-development of executive functions and motor skills in children aged 4–6 years. It also investigates the roles of children’s temperament and parent–child, teacher–child, and peer relationships in these developmental processes. Approximately 750 children will be assessed at two time points using performance-based assessments as well as parent and teacher reports.
Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD in Psychology, Psychological Counseling and Guidance, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field. Candidates are expected to have an interest in early childhood and developmental research, experience with quantitative research methods, and strong academic English skills. The postdoctoral researcher will actively contribute to coordinating fieldwork, managing data, and preparing scientific publications and conference presentations.
The position will be funded for 22 months through the TÜBİTAK 1001 project. In addition, successful candidates who are accepted into Özyeğin University’s Postdoctoral Research Program may be eligible for additional university support, subject to the relevant program conditions. Such support may include supplementary financial support, accommodation, transportation, and meal benefits.
Location: Özyeğin University, Istanbul, Türkiye
Application Materials: Current CV and a brief statement of interest/motivation
Application Deadline: December 13, 2026
Application & Contact: Prof. Dr. İbrahim Hakkı Acar — ibrahim.acar@ozyegin.edu.tr