Research Engineer

Sabancı Üniversitesi

SABANCI UNIVERSITY and FORD-OTOSAN are recruiting Research Engineers who will work in Artificial Intelligence domain. 

This call is for TUBİTAK 2244 Industry PhD Program.

Starting Date: October 2019

Reference No: IDP/017

Partner Company: FORD-OTOSAN

Candidates who would like to be considered for 2244 projects must apply via 2244 pre-application system, please visit Sabancı University website for more information.

Research Topics:

Engineers are expected to apply to the PhD programs listed below:

- Mechatronics Engineering

- Electronics Engineering

- Computer Science and Engineering

Academic Advisor: Mustafa Ünel

PhD candidate must have a graduate degree with a thesis related to the following subjects and/or possess a reasonable understanding of:

- Machine Learning

- Deep Learning and Neural Networks

About The Program:

2244 - Industrial Ph.D. Program call was opened by TÜBİTAK for the training of qualified human resource with the degree of doctorate university in collaboration with university-industry. 

For further details, please visit "TÜBİTAK 2244 - Industrial PhD Program" on Sabancı University website. 

Program consists of 2 phases:

1st Phase - Studentship:

Sabanci University is listed first in the National Entrepreneurial and Innovative Universities Index. Moreover, the University holds significant positions in international world rankings such as Times Higher Education (THE) and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Graduate students will have an opportunity to conduct their research with the state of the art infrastructure in a dynamic campus environment.

The studentship phase will cover the tuition fee for a full-time PhD programme in Sabanci University and pay a stipend of TRY 4.500 per month. Students holding B.Sc. degree or will graduate this year from B.Sc may also apply through Integrated PhD program. There are also supports available either for travel or accommodation.

For more details, check “Campus Life” on Sabancı University website. 

2nd Phase - Working Period:

There will be the opportunity of signing a work agreement between FORD-OTOSAN and student. This possibility will be decided latest on 7th term of the studentship phase and this agreement requires at least 3 year commitment to work for the related company.

Requirements:

• Should satisfy Sabanci University’s admissions criteria, for more information please visit Sabancı University website.
• There are no citizenship restrictions. Successful foreigners also encouraged to apply.
• Very good command on English
• Interested in research and development,
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills,
• Be a good problem solver and find the root cause of problems encountered,
• Plan the tasks and follow accordingly,
• Project management skills, well organized and able to manage multiple tasks

Required documents on application:

1. Statement of purpose
2. CV including the GPAs
3. If available, ALES, GRE, GMAT, and English Proficiency results

How to Apply? (Please read carefully)

For 2244 applications before general SU PhD program applications, candidates who would like to be considered for 2244 projects must apply via2244 pre-application system. Applications submitted to this system will be evaluated according to available positions and special requirements of each project. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit their applications to Sabanci University PhD programme which is open for applications between 1 October - 15 November 2019.

Applications which do not meet the above-mentioned prerequisites will be automatically rejected