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QNB Türkiye

QNB DATA SCIENTIST / TÜBİTAK 2232 PROGRAM

QNB Türkiye
Turkey · Full-time · Associate

QNB DATA SCIENTIST /RESTART YOUR CAREER AS A DATA SCIENTIST AT QNB R&D CENTER WITH THE TÜBİTAK 2232 PROGRAM

At QNB we offer you the opportunity to work in one of Turkey’s most modern and dynamic R&D centers, in a world-class environment, where you can lead your own projects. QNB R&D Center was established to redefine the future of banking through data, artificial intelligence, and automation. Here, we create not only technology but human-centered solutions.

We are seeking internationally experienced researchers under the TÜBİTAK 2232 International Leader / Young Researcher Program to join our high-value R&D projects in the fields of data science, machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation.

QNB is always supporting employees who are eager to create a development at their career and the future of the sector. Our human resources policies are aiming to create an equal, fulfilled and empowering working atmosphere for individuals willing to have a satisfying career journey.


What are the opportunities for you;

  • Empowering working atmosphere which will appreciate your desire for development
  • Keeping up to date with a progressive sector always looking for a new opportunity
  • Building a career at one of the most trustable and growing sectors.
  • Comfort of working at an environment supporting your happiness and growth


If you are willing to be a part of this developmental atmosphere; We are seeking internationally experienced researchers to lead pioneering projects in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence at our R&D Center.

Your responsibilities:

  • Generate meaningful insights from large datasets to create innovative banking solutions
  • Develop predictive models to forecast customer behavior and risks
  • Contribute to Turkey’s financial ecosystem using the knowledge and experience you gained abroad
  • Design innovative and scalable projects aligned with the strategic goals of the R&D Center
  • Optimize data infrastructure and enhance automated reporting systems
  • Work with Python/R, SQL, ML libraries, and modern data visualization tools
  • Present results clearly and effectively to management and stakeholders


We are waiting for your application if;

This position is specifically designed for researchers living and working abroad.

You must meet at least one of the following experience and recognition criteria:

1. Academic Experience:

Have worked for at least 3 years abroad as a faculty member, researcher, or team leader at a university or public research center.

2. Industry Experience:

Have at least 3 years of full-time R&D experience abroad after undergraduate studies, totaling 6 years of full-time research experience.

3. Highly Cited Researcher:

Have been listed as a “Highly Cited Researcher” in the last 5 years.

4. Top-Tier Institution Experience:

Have worked full-time for a total of 30 months in the last 5 years at at least one of the following institutions:

  • Top 100 QS/THE subject-ranked universities
  • Top 2500 R&D spending companies (European Commission JRC list)
  • Top 250 institutions (Scimago)
  • Unicorn companies (CB Insights list)
  • Top 1000 most-funded companies in the last 5 years

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must not have resided in Turkey for more than 1 year in the last 3 years
  • Must not currently be employed in any public institution in Turkey
  • Must not have any mandatory service obligations from any public institution


The future of banking is waiting for you, apply to create an impact on this inspire full journey.

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Posted
Feb 20, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Associate
Location
Istanbul

Industries

Banking

Categories

Finance

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