Akcoat – R&D Researcher

We are now looking for an R&D Researcher who has the following qualifications to work in our R&D Center in our factory operating in Sakarya.

Supported within the framework of TÜBİTAK 2244 Industrial Doctorate Program and Yıldız Technical University- Akcoat İleri Kimyasal Kaplama Malzemeleri San. and Tic. Inc. “Development of Glass Ceramic Coatings as Thermal Barriers on the Surface of Aluminum Construction Parts”, “Development of Anticorrosive and Migration Resistant Glass Ceramic Coatings” and “Investigation of Morphological, Mechanical and Optical Properties of High Temperature Resistant CICP Complex Inorganic Pigments on the Glass-Ceramic Structure” projects to be carried out in partnership with We are looking for a PhD Project researcher to take part.

Doctoral scholars will complete their thesis studies with Assoc. Dr. They will be carried out under the academic supervision of Buğra Çiçek and will be supported within the framework of the project for 48 months. After his doctorate, he worked as Akcoat İleri Kimyasal Kaplama Malzemeleri San. and Tic. They will have the right to be employed at A.Ş. for 36 months.

Opportunities to be provided to scholars within the scope of TÜBİTAK 2244 Industry Cooperation

• Research scholarship during doctoral studies,

• Providing 3-year employment at Akcoat R&D Center to scholars who complete their doctorates,

• Scholarship holders have the opportunity to benefit from the technical facilities of Akcoat R&D Center during the thesis period,

General Qualifications

• Having a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related fields,

• To be accepted as a doctoral and integrated doctoral student by Yıldız Technical University Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department (For candidates who are currently continuing their doctoral education in this department, the thesis proposal must not be approved by the institute.)

• Have a valid ALES exam score,

• Having advanced level knowledge of English, (having received 75 points from YDS and equivalent exams)

• Min. Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.00,

• Prone to team work, dynamic and willing to learn,

• Have project management skills, can think analytically,

• Strong communication skills, follower and result oriented