2232 A/B International R&D Researcher

SEGULA Technologies is a globally leading engineering group with a presence in 30 countries, 140 locations, and a workforce of 12,000 employees. With 50 years of accumulated experience, the company is engaged in projects across various sectors, including Automotive, Defense, Aerospace, Rail Systems, and the Energy industry.

• Design, execute, and finalize a scientific research project supported by TÜBİTAK 2232 A/B Program.
• Conduct innovative, high-impact research utilizing the R&D infrastructure of the host institution.
• Establish and manage a research team (graduate students and postdoctoral researchers).
• Ensure effective implementation of the research plan, work packages, budget, and timeline.
• Prepare and submit periodic progress and final reports to TÜBİTAK.
• Publish research findings in international peer-reviewed journals and generate patents/intellectual property outputs.
• Contribute to academic activities of the host institution (if university, teaching at least two courses per year).
• Maximize the scientific, technological, and economic impact of the research outcomes for Turkey.

Qualifications:

• Engineering background (Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering)

• Minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral research experience abroad or at least 1 year of private sector experience abroad after completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, plus a total of 4 years of research experience

• Project development experience in Türkiye for a minimum of 24 months and a maximum of 36 months

• Meeting at least one of the following criteria:

  • Being listed among Thomson Reuters’ Highly Cited Researchers

  • Having worked for at least 12 months within the last 5 years at a university ranked in the top 150 by QS or THE

  • Having work experience in one of the world’s top 2500 R&D spending companies

  • Having been affiliated with an institution ranked in the top 250 by Scimago

  • Having work experience in unicorn/start-up companies listed among the highest funded firms