Research Associate in Artificial Intelligence

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University; Küçükçekmece; Sur place; TRY 150 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Social Security

Accommodation

Research Support

Attractive Salary

Résumé du poste

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) invites applications for a Research Associate to join our AI R&D Laboratory. The role focuses on cutting-edge NLP, LLM, and predictive analytics research, with opportunities to influence institutional software integration and campus systems.

You will teach one course per semester, supervise at least one graduate student, collaborate with software engineers to deploy AI models, pursue competitive grants, and manage the lab's multi-node GPU infrastructure.

Qualifications

• PhD required in CS/AI/DS or related field.
• Strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences or journals.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience in developing LLM-based applications or predictive modeling is a plus.
• Familiarity with distributed GPU computing, cluster networking, and server/Linux administration is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Conduct high-impact research in NLP, LLM, or Institutional Intelligence.
• Teach one undergraduate or graduate course per semester.
• Supervise/Co-advise at least one graduate student.
• Collaborate with software engineering to integrate AI models into the Campus Information System (CIS).
• Prepare and submit research grants (TÜBİTAK, Horizon Europe, or others).
• Manage the lab's multi-node GPU computing infrastructure, network topology, and system administration.

Connaissances

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

LLMs

NLP

Research publications

Distributed GPU computing

Linux system administration

Formation

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field

Outils

CUDA

Description du poste

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) - R&D Laboratory

Position Overview

Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate to join our newly established AI R&D Laboratory. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge research in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLM), and Predictive Analytics within a dynamic academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research in specialized AI domains (NLP, LLM, or Institutional Intelligence).
• Teach one undergraduate or graduate course per semester.
• Supervise/Co-advise at least one graduate (Master's or PhD) student.
• Collaborate with the software engineering team to integrate AI models into the Campus Information System (CIS).
• Prepare and submit research grants (TÜBİTAK, Horizon Europe, or any other national or international funding agencies).
• Manage the lab's shared multi-node GPU computing infrastructure, including network topology and system administration.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong publication record in top-tier AI conferences or journals.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience in developing LLM-based applications or predictive modeling is a plus.
• Familiarity with distributed GPU computing, cluster networking, and server/Linux administration is a plus.

Research Philosophy

Candidates should possess a strong, forward-looking research philosophy focused on significant innovations in artificial intelligence, particularly in the areas of NLP, LLM, and predictive analytics. We prefer candidates whose research approach combines robust academic knowledge with practical implementation and can easily translate theoretical AI models into tangible applications (such as institutional software integration).

Benefits & Compensation

• Attractive Salary: Competitive and highly rewarding compensation package.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive private supplementary health insurance.
• Social Security: Full SGK (Government Social Security) coverage and benefits.
• Accommodation: Fully furnished apartment.
• Research Support: Access to high-performance computing resources and conference funding.