"Researcher Positions under TÜBİTAK 2232-A Program at Bahçeşehir University"

About the Position

Your research under the TÜBİTAK 2232-A program will be fully supported by BAU's modern infrastructure and specialized research centers. We are strategically committed to fostering high-impact research across a variety of disciplines, with established centers dedicated to fields like Big Data, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and various engineering and social science applications. A high-profile researcher like you will find the resources, cutting-edge laboratories, and collaborative spirit essential for your ambitious project. BAU is dedicated to increasing its research output and impact, making this the perfect moment to join us and receive dedicated institutional support to secure and maximize the generous funding provided by TÜBİTAK for your initial research grant, project team, and operational costs. We are eager to facilitate the transfer of your international expertise and integrate your groundbreaking work into a national research agenda of strategic value.

Research Fields for applicants: The Digital Age: Artificial Intelligence, Smart Systems, and Data Science; Sustainable Future: Green Technologies and Circular Economy; Future Health: Biotechnology and Digital Health; Digital Evolution: The Future of Culture, Society, and Media; Smart Manufacturing and Material Sciences; Next-Generation Finance and Economics; Advanced Education Paradigms: Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Personalization; Energetic Technologies: Future Energy Systems; Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Regulations, and Human Rights Law

The application deadline is 24/11/2025 (17.30 GMT+3). Early applications are encouraged, as the position may be filled before the deadline. Please contact nil.girgin@bau.edu.tr and yusef.atteyih@bau.edu.tr with your CV and academic transcripts.

Eligibility & Funding

Positions: Researchers who meet the conditions 4.1.1-4.1.4:

https://tubitak.gov.tr/sites/default/files/2024-11/2232-Guide-EN.pdf

https://tubitak.gov.tr/en/scholarships/international/research-scholarship-programs/2232-international-fellowship-outstanding-researchers

Country: Türkiye

Researchers applying must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Being on the "Highly Cited Researchers List" published by Thomson Reuters in any year within the last 5 years as of the call opening date
• Having worked for at least 30 months in total at the institutions among those ranked below in the last 5 years as of the call opening date:
  • Top 100 universities in the field-based rankings according to QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) or THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
  • World’s Top 2500 Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard published by the European Commission Joint Research Centre
  • Top 250 institutions in the sub-fields of health, higher education, public and private sectors according to Scimago Institutions Ranking

Before you apply

We strongly recommend that you include details of your current level of study, academic background and any relevant experience, and include a paragraph about your motivation to pursue your career at BAU.

How to apply

Apply through: nil.girgin@bau.edu.tr and yusef.atteyih@bau.edu.tr

Your application will not be processed without all of the required documents submitted at the time of application, and we cannot accept responsibility for late or missed deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application documents:

• Final Transcript and certificates of all awarded university level qualifications
• Interim Transcript of any university level qualifications in progress
• CV
• Supporting statement: A one or two page statement outlining your motivation to pursue your research at Bahçeşehir University, any relevant research or work experience, the key findings of your previous research experience, and techniques and skills you’ve developed. (This is mandatory for all applicants and the application will be put on hold without it).
• Contact details for two referees (please make sure that the contact email you provide is an official university/work email address as we may need to verify the reference)
• English Language certificate (if applicable)

If you have any questions about making an application, please contact our admissions team by emailing nil.girgin@bau.edu.tr and yusef.atteyih@bau.edu.tr

Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of Bahçeşehir University, and is at the heart of all of our activities. We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.

We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.

Funding Notes

The position is launched under TÜBİTAK’s 2236-A Program call. It promotes qualified researchers who have come to the fore with their high-level science and/or technology-oriented research in their fields and who have experience to work in an international environment, to conduct their research in Türkiye, and to provide support for them to pursue their work in state or foundation universities, public institutions, research infrastructures deemed competent within the scope of Law no. 6550, TÜBİTAK Research Centers or Institutes, private sector companies with R&D or design centres, or equity companies settled in Türkiye operating within techno parks.