Sahin Research Group – Laboratory of Cell Biology and SUMO Signaling
Sabanci University
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, FENS 2100
Üniversite Cad. No:27
34956 Tuzla – İstanbul

Email: umut.sahin@sabanciuniv.edu

Sabanci University is a leading research university and one of the most innovative institutions in the region, recognized for its academic and research excellence. As reported in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, Sabanci University secured the top spot, ranking first among 91 universities in Turkey, a remarkable accomplishment considering its relatively small size and the absence of a medical school. In THE rankings for the world’s best small universities, we placed among the top 20 in the world, alongside distinguished institutions like Caltech and École Normale Supérieure de Lyon.

We are situated just 10 minutes from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, on a stunning, state-of-the-art, eco-friendly campus.

Our campus also hosts SUNUM, the Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center, which focuses on advanced research in nanotechnology and its applications across various fields, including materials science, energy, biomedical sciences and health. This center aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and technological development by bringing together researchers, industry partners, and academic institutions. SUNUM also provides state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support cutting-edge research and promote the commercialization of nanotechnology-based solutions.

POSITIONS

We are always on the lookout for highly motivated students and scientists who wish to engage in multidisciplinary, colloborative and cutting-edge research.

Postdoctoral candidates: Please submit your cover letter (which describes your research vision and past achievements), CV and contact information for references to Professor Sahin by e-mail.

Potential graduate students: please read the admission policies and the application procedure to Sabanci University, School of Engineering and Natuıral Sciences.

Current graduate students and undergraduates: please contact Professor Sahin to schedule a meeting.

Our lab is currently collaborating with a number of national and international research teams. Graduate students and postdocs have access to on-campus housing, as well as several significant benefits

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