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UZAY

Shape the Future on Earth, Leave Your Mark in Space

TÜBİTAK UZAY welcomes those who wish to take part in national projects shaping the future of Türkiye’s satellite and space technologies. With far-reaching goals, an innovative approach, and strong engineering expertise, the Institute offers the opportunity to join a team dedicated to developing and building advanced space technologies.

UZAYCareer Opportunities

With the aim of strengthening Türkiye’s capabilities and independence in space technologies, we conduct strategic R&D projects that bring together expertise from various engineering and scientific disciplines.

Working at TÜBİTAK UZAY means developing innovative technologies alongside experts from different disciplines, taking an active role in Türkiye’s strategic space initiatives, and making a direct contribution to the country’s future in space.

We foster a working environment built on scientific rigour, innovative thinking, teamwork, and continuous development. We support our employees in strengthening their professional expertise and advancing in their respective fields.

Guided by our vision of becoming an internationally leading centre of excellence in space R&D, we welcome those who wish to make a lasting contribution to Türkiye’s journey in space to join TÜBİTAK UZAY.

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TÜBİTAK UZAY addresses Türkiye’s needs in space through R&D, bringing skilled professionals together to work on future space programmes. With the vision of becoming an internationally leading centre of excellence in space R&D, the Institute offers opportunities for professional growth at different stages of a research career. From internships to research positions, you can deepen your expertise through continuous learning and development, and advance your career at one of the leading R&D centres in Türkiye.

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E-Mail: uzay.ik@tubitak.gov.tr

Phone: 0(312) 210 13 10

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TÜBİTAK UZAY bases its long-term strategy on scientific knowledge and the expertise of its researchers and engineers, with a focus on national priorities in research, technology development, and innovation.

Recognising that a country’s most valuable resource is its people, particularly its scientists, TÜBİTAK encourages and supports young people from an early age. In line with this approach, TÜBİTAK UZAY offers internship opportunities to university students, introducing them to technology development at an early stage while contributing to Türkiye’s National Technology Initiative.

Internship announcements and applications are available through the National Internship Program:

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Scholarship Holder

TÜBİTAK UZAY engages scholarship holders at different levels of higher education to support its research and development activities. Through their participation in externally funded projects and projects under the Turkish Research Area (TARAL), scholarship holders gain hands-on research experience.

For scholarship applications, please contact us at uzay.ik@tubitak.gov.tr.

(1) Undergraduate Students: Applicants for undergraduate scholarship positions in projects conducted by the Institute must meet the following requirements:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at a higher education institution in Türkiye. Students attending foreign language preparatory programmes are not eligible.

A weighted cumulative GPA from previous academic years, excluding preparatory study, that meets the formula-based score requirement specified in the recruitment criteria, taking into account the university’s grading system, along with the required foreign language proficiency.

Meeting both of the following academic criteria: Undergraduate Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.00 + Weighted Undergraduate GPA + (10,000 / University Entrance Examination Placement Rank) ≥ 3.20

For international students admitted to universities in Türkiye without taking an examination administered by ÖSYM, or students who completed their undergraduate studies through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS) or a similar pathway, the university placement ranking used in the formula is the lowest placement ranking for the degree programme from which they graduated, in the year they began their undergraduate studies.

(2) Master’s Students: Applicants for master’s scholarship positions in projects conducted by the Institute must meet the following requirements:

Currently pursuing a master’s degree at a higher education institution in Türkiye. Students with special student status or those attending foreign language preparatory programmes are not eligible.

Pursuing a master’s degree in a field relevant to the project in which they will participate.

(3) PhD Students: Applicants for PhD scholarship positions in projects conducted by the Institute must meet the following requirements:

Currently pursuing a PhD at a higher education institution in Türkiye. Students with special student status or those attending foreign language preparatory programmes are not eligible.

Pursuing doctoral studies in a field relevant to the project in which they will participate.

Candidate Researcher

Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students, primarily from engineering disciplines, can gain professional experience at TÜBİTAK UZAY during their university studies by applying for part-time Candidate Researcher positions through the TÜBİTAK Career.

The Candidate Researcher Programme has no fixed end date.

Students who work as Candidate Researchers during their undergraduate studies may continue their careers at TÜBİTAK UZAY as full-time Researchers after graduation, provided they continue to meet the application requirements and receive positive performance evaluations.

Applicants for the Candidate Researcher Programme must meet the following requirements:

  • Being a third- or fourth-year undergraduate student in one of the university departments specified in the job announcement.
  • Meeting the foreign language proficiency requirement by obtaining the required scores in one of the accepted language examinations specified in the announcement or by studying in an undergraduate programme taught entirely in English.
  • Achieving a minimum score of 3.20 based on the following formula:

Weighted Graduation GPA + (10,000 / University Entrance Examination Placement Rank) + Additional Points ≥ 3.20*

*Candidates who have achieved a competition ranking and received an award in national or international competitions will receive an additional 0.3 points.

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Email: uzay.ik@tubitak.gov.tr

Phone: 0312 2101310

Researcher

As a Researcher at TÜBİTAK UZAY, you can take part in Türkiye’s space missions, keep up with technological developments, and deepen your expertise. Working with multidisciplinary teams, you can advance your career by contributing to research, design, development, and testing activities.

You can explore current job openings and submit your application through TÜBİTAK Career .

Applicants for Researcher positions must meet the following requirements:

  • Meet the foreign language proficiency requirement by obtaining the required scores in one of the accepted language examinations specified in the job announcement or by having completed an undergraduate programme taught entirely in English.
  • Meet the position-specific requirements stated in the job announcement, including degree qualifications, professional experience, and areas of expertise.
  • Achieving a minimum score of 3.20 based on the following formula:

For Candidates with Less Than 3 Years of Professional Experience:

Weighted Graduation GPA + (10,000 / University Entrance Examination Placement Rank) + Additional Points* ≥ 3.20

For Candidates with 3 or More Years of Professional Experience:

Weighted Graduation GPA + (10,000 / University Entrance Examination Placement Rank) + 5 × [1 / (1 + e (5 − Years of Experience))] + Additional Points* ≥ 3.20

*Candidates who have achieved a competition ranking and received an award in national or international competitions will receive an additional 0.3 points.

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