Research Assistant (Teaching–Research) Positions
Department of Mechanical Engineering — Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for part-time and full-time Research Assistant (Teaching–Research) positions for the Spring 2025–2026 semester. These positions are designed for postgraduate students (MS/PhD) who will contribute to both research and teaching activities in return for a scholarship.
About the Role
Research Assistants support the department's academic mission by contributing to research, laboratory and tutorial activities, course support, accreditation process, and departmental academic operations. Successful candidates will collaborate with research groups across the department and the university and contribute to the advancement of both research and education.
Main Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Delivering the courses assigned by the relevant department
- Carrying out or helping others carry out tutorials, laboratory, studio and other similar educational activities.
- Helping with the course preparation and/or helping in the regular functioning of the laboratory / studios.
- Assessing homework, quiz, laboratory reports and other similar assignments for assigned courses
- Performing invigilation duties during exams
- Providing help in the organizations of various activities such as exams, accreditation work, congress, conference, seminar etc.
- Along with the academic duties, undertaking accreditation and administrative duties assigned
Secondary Duties
- Arranging and meeting students during contact hours.
- Working at academic support desks.
- Keeping a record of the homework and exam results.
- Performing duties in centers and institutes.
- Providing help regarding student registration.
- Providing help as an assistant editor in magazines, newsletters, bulletins etc.
- Providing help in the organization of the graduation ceremony and other similar events.
- Performing the duties assigned by the department chair and/or dean and / or the person in charge of the unit.
Note: Category A Research Assistants may be assigned to deliver courses.
Research Assistant Categories
Appointments are made under five categories based on academic status:
- Category A: Doctoral students who have passed the Qualifying Exam. This is the research assistant category, in which full time students who are registered to either a doctoral degree program in EMU or, together with the decision of the related councils, who have registered to a postgraduate program of another university can be appointed to work. Passing the Doctoral Degree Qualifying Examination is another requirement for such students.
- Category B: Doctoral students who have not yet passed the Qualifying Exam. This is the research assistant category which a full-time doctoral degree student who hasn't yet passed the Doctoral Degree Qualifying Examination and who is either studying at a doctorate program in EMU or who, by the related council decision, has registered to a postgraduate program of another university can be appointed to.
- Category C: Full-time EMU postgraduate students. This is the research assistant category to which students can be appointed if they are full time students who are registered to a postgraduate program in EMU.
- Category D: Part-time EMU postgraduate students. This is the research assistant category to which full time students who are registered to a postgraduate program in the EMU can be appointed as part time research assistants.
- Category E: Postgraduate students holding a 100% scholarship. This is the research assistant category to which postgraduate students with a 100% scholarship can be appointed. Students meeting the requirements of this category may be appointed to other suitable categories, if they wish. In this way, the status of a research assistant whose assistantship ends due to various reasons but whose 100% scholarship still continues is automatically shifted to Category E.
Required Qualifications
- Admission to an MS or PhD program (EMU or approved equivalent)
- Strong interest in research and teaching support
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Demonstrated potential in research, teaching, or industrial projects
- Willingness to collaborate within research groups and academic units
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:
- Application Form (available at: https://grad.emu.edu.tr/en/academic-issues/forms)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intention explaining suitability for the position
Applications may be submitted in person or via email to:
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Özdenefe — Chair
murat.ozdenefe@emu.edu.tr - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Devrim Aydın — Vice Chair
devrim.aydin@emu.edu.tr - Prof. Dr. Qasim Zeeshan
Qasim.zeeshan@emu.edu.tr - Ms. Çiğdem Onurel — Executive Secretary
cigdem.onurel@emu.edu.tr
Interview Information
All applicants are required to attend an in-person interview:
Date: Friday, 13 February
Time: 09:30 hrs
Venue: CE227 Office, Civil Engineering Building, EMU
Applicants who do not attend the interview or who have not applied and accepted to an MS/PhD program will not be considered. Those who could not attend face-to-face may be contacted online via Zoom or MS Teams.
Additional Information
Further details regarding regulations can be found at:
https://mevzuat.emu.edu.tr/5-4-3-Rules-Research_assistant_by-law-m.htm
Eastern Mediterranean University is committed to fostering a collaborative academic environment and encourages motivated postgraduate students to apply and contribute to the department's research and teaching excellence.
