AVL in Türkiye Research and Engineering
International Outstanding and Early-Stage Researchers Program
AVL in Türkiye Research and EngineeringTurkey4 days ago
Full-timeDesign, Engineering
Job Description:

Researcher / Software Defined Vehicles (SDV)

Qualifications

  • PhD in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Control Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Proficiency in C, C++, Python, model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink), and software validation.
  • Knowledge of AUTOSAR Classic, Adaptive, QNX, Linux or RTOS.
  • Understanding of Ethernet, SOME/IP communication stacks.
  • Familiarity with SDV alliances and tools (e.g. Eclipse SDV, COVESA).
  • Fluent speaking and excellent writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify SDV functions.
  • Survey and develop state-of-the-art technologies/methods for AI.
  • Develop model-based SW in MATLAB/Simulink environment and hand-coded SW for custom implementations.
  • Conduct requirements engineering/management.

Researcher / Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, Informatics or a closely related field.
  • Proficiency in model generation, training and inference.
  • Know-how on language models.
  • Knowledge of AI based cyber-security algorithms design and development.
  • Experience on Object Oriented Programming (using at least one of the following languages: C#, Java, C++, Python).
  • Fluent speaking and excellent writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify AI functions.
  • Survey and develop state-of-the-art technologies/methods for AI.
  • Design, code, test, document and maintain software solutions.
  • Conduct requirements engineering/management.

Researcher / Power Electronics

Qualifications

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a closely related field.
  • Expert knowledge in multi-level converter topologies, thermal management, wide-bandgap semiconductor devices, chip embedding and advanced packaging technologies and automotive EMC standards.
  • Advanced simulation skills (LTspice, PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS).
  • Knowledge of automotive development processes (ASPICE, ISO 26262).
  • Fluent speaking and excellent writing skills in English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop next-generation LV/HV automotive power converters using multi-level topologies.
  • Develop gate drivers for wide-bandgap semiconductors and advanced IGBTs with focus on high-frequency, high-efficiency operations.
  • Design switch-mode power supplies with optimization for automotive environment.
  • Perform FMEA for safety-critical automotive systems.

Researcher / Batteries

Qualifications

  • PhD in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Expert knowledge in, automotive-grade battery cells, battery system development, battery management systems.
  • Advanced simulation skills (MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS tools, HiL Simulators).
  • Knowledge in electrical components, sensors and actuators.
  • Knowledge in EVs, electric machines, power electronics and electrical safety standards.
  • Fluent speaking and excellent writing skills in English.

Profile Description:

The program's goal is to encourage qualified researchers with overseas experience who have excelled in their fields through high-level science and technology-oriented research to come to Türkiye and contribute to projects that will be carried out in research areas of strategic importance for our country.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must not have resided in Türkiye for more than 1 year within the last 3 years and must not be working in Türkiye.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • To be on the "Top Cited Researchers List" published by Thomson Reuters in any year of the last 5 years.
  • To have worked for a total of at least 30 months in institutions ranked in one of the following positions in the last 5 years:
    • List of top 100 universities published by QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) or THE (Times Higher Education).
    • List of top 2500 companies with the highest R&D spending in the world published by the European Commission Joint Research Centre:
    • List of top 250 institutions in the health - higher education - public - private subfields published by Scimago Institutions Ranking
    • List of most successful Start-Ups and Unicorn Companies receiving the highest investment.
Additional Application Requirements For Outstanding Researchers Program

Applicants must meet at least one of the following work experience requirements:

  • Having worked full-time for at least 3 years abroad as a faculty member or team leader at a university or public research center, or having conducted independent academic research, after completing their doctoral studies.
  • Having 6 years of full-time research experience, including at least 3 years in the private sector after completing their undergraduate studies abroad (a maximum of 1 year of a completed master's degree or a maximum of 3 years of a completed doctoral degree abroad may be included in this research experience).

Additional Application Requirements For Early-Stage Researchers Program

Applicants must be under the age of 40 and meet at least one of the following work experience requirements:

  • Having completed doctoral studies abroad within the last 4 years and having at least 1 year of postdoctoral work experience abroad.
  • Having 4 years of full-time research experience, including at least 1 year in the private sector after completing undergraduate studies abroad (a maximum of 1 year of a completed master's degree with thesis or a maximum of 3 years of a completed doctoral degree abroad can be included in this research experience).

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