Sivas Cumhuriyet University Center for Nanophotonics Application and Research (CÜNAM) is a legal entity established under Law No. 6550 on the Support of Research Infrastructures, and stands as one of Türkiye's leading high-technology ecosystems. CÜNAM conducts world-class R&D, semiconductor device simulation, epitaxial growth, and advanced characterization activities in the fields of nanophotonics, semiconductor technologies, optoelectronics, and advanced material sciences. Our Center is envisioned to develop value-added, globally competitive, and original technologies, to train the technology leaders of the future, and to serve as an advanced R&D interface for academic and industrial stakeholders. We are seeking dynamic and growth-oriented "R&D Engineer" team members to take part in strategic projects within our expanding and evolving research infrastructure.

• Project Execution: To take an active role in national and international research, application, and R&D projects carried out within the Center, and to track and report technical processes end-to-end.
• Laboratory Support: To provide hands-on support for experimental studies in the laboratory environment, equipment installation processes, and calibration/testing phases.
• Innovation Tracking: To closely follow global developments in relevant engineering and technology fields and to provide innovative contributions to the projects.
• Documentation: To prepare project progress reports, technical documentations, and laboratory operating procedures in compliance with standards.
• Collaboration: To work coordinately and harmoniously with other technical teams, researchers, and stakeholders in interdisciplinary projects.

General and Required Qualifications

Education

• Graduating with a degree within the top 20% tier from university departments of Physics, Nanotechnology Engineering, Nanotechnology and Nanoscience, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, or related engineering/science departments.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Language Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in English (Reading, Writing, Speaking) at a level capable of fully conducting presentations, reporting, and literature reviews.

Technical Knowledge

• Mastery of basic engineering and laboratory principles.
• Experience in using XRD, PL, Hall, MOCVD, ECV, AFM, and Sputter systems is highly preferred.
• Preferably having an application background in at least one of the fields of semiconductors, material characterization, optical/photonic systems, and electrical/structural/optical testing.
• Effective use of MS Office programs and basic engineering/simulation software.

Personal Competencies

• Advanced analytical thinking skills, result-oriented, strong verbal and written communication, and a strong predisposition to teamwork.

Military Status

• Completed or exempted from military service for male candidates.

Mobility

• No travel restrictions within the scope of project collaborations or technical trainings.

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