Organization
Candidates who have been admitted to a thesis-based Master’s or PhD program and
are interested in pursuing research in CARF’s areas of focus, particularly Fintech
and Sustainable Finance, may join CARF as researchers alongside their graduate
studies and may be considered for financial support.
As part of the application process, candidates must first apply to the relevant
graduate program (please see below). Candidates admitted to the program may then
submit their application files to CARF for evaluation for the researcher position.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
Application Process:
1)Apply to the graduate program
For detailed information: [adaylar.bogazici.edu.tr – Lisansüstü – İşletme]
2)Submit your application file to CARF
You may send your application file to: info@carf.com.tr
Email subject line: “Araştırmacı Başvurusu – Ad Soyad”
3)Evaluation and interview process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
Application Deadline
June 11, 2026
CARF – Center for Applied Research in Finance is seeking a Software Developer to join a 6-month finance-focused research project.
We welcome applications from senior undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students in engineering programs across all universities.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are interested in research-oriented work and eager to contribute to applied finance projects involving data, software development, and technology infrastructure.
Position Details
Position: Software Developer
Duration: 6 months
Location: Boğaziçi University, Kandilli Campus, Istanbul
Application Channel: Google Form
General Requirements
Applicants are expected to meet the following general requirements:
- Senior undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD student in an engineering program at a recognized university
- Strong interest and aptitude for research-oriented work
- Strong sense of teamwork and responsibility
- Relevant project or internship experience ( preferred )
Role Requirements
Candidates for the Software Developer position are expected to have experience or interest in the following areas:
- R programming (base R, tidyverse,data.table)
- Python programming
- Database management (MariaDB) and SQL
- HTTP, cURL, and web scraping
- JSON, HTML, and XPath
- Shiny and front-end web development
- Basic knowledge of finance and investments
What We Offer
Selected candidates will have the opportunity to:
- Gain academic research experience through hands-on finance projects
- Work with leading academics in the field
- Receive a reference letter and build their portfolio upon successful completion
- Develop a professional network at the intersection of finance and technology
Application
Applicants should submit their CV and a brief motivation statement through the Google Form below:
Apply here: forms.gle/ueQ6cKyvXVjArUeY9
Please also review the attached flyer for further details.
CARF – Center for Applied Research in Finance is seeking a System & Database Administrator to join a 6-month finance-focused research project.
We welcome applications from senior undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students in engineering programs across all universities.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are interested in research-oriented technical work and would like to contribute to the system, database, and infrastructure side of finance-focused academic research projects.
Position Details
Position: System & Database Administrator
Duration: 6 months
Location: Boğaziçi University, Kandilli Campus, Istanbul
Application Channel: Google Form
General Requirements
Applicants are expected to meet the following general requirements:
- Senior undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD student in an engineering program at a recognized university
- Strong interest and aptitude for research-oriented work
- Strong sense of teamwork and responsibility
- Relevant project or internship experience (preferred)
Role Requirements
Candidates for the System & Database Administrator position are expected to have experience or interest in the following areas:
- Linux/Unix system administration
- Network management
- Ansible and DevOps tools
- Database management (MariaDB) and SQL
- Front-end web development
What We Offer
Selected candidates will have the opportunity to:
- Gain academic research experience through hands-on finance projects
- Work with leading academics in the field
- Receive a reference letter and build their portfolio upon successful completion
- Develop a professional network at the intersection of finance and technology
Application
Applicants should submit their CV and a brief motivation statement through the Google Form below:
Apply here: forms.gle/ueQ6cKyvXVjArUeY9
Please also review the attached flyer for further details.