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, known for its strong academic culture and research excellence. In the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, Sabancı University ranked first among 91 universities in Turkey, an especially notable achievement given our relatively small size. We also placed among the top 20 worldwide in THE’s ranking of the world’s best small universities, 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 beautiful, modern, and environmentally conscious campus.

Our campus also hosts SUNUM, the Sabancı University Nanotechnology Research Center, a lively hub for advanced research in nanotechnology and its applications across areas such as materials science, energy, biomedical sciences, and health. SUNUM is designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation by connecting researchers with industry and academic partners, and it offers state-of-the-art infrastructure to support cutting-edge research and the translation of nanotechnology-based ideas into real-world solutions.

POSITIONS

We are always happy to hear from motivated students and scientists who are excited about multidisciplinary, collaborative, and advanced research.

Postdoctoral candidates: Please submit your cover letter (which describes your research vision and past achievements), CV and contact information for references to Umut 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 Umut Sahin to schedule a meeting.

Our lab works closely with a range of national and international research groups, offering a highly collaborative environment. Graduate students and postdocs also benefit from on-campus housing options and several additional advantages provided by the university.