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Material Researcher

Mighty Buildings

Mighty Buildings

Istanbul, İstanbul, Turkey
Posted on Jul 2, 2024

Mighty Buildings is a construction technology company with offices in Oakland, and Monterrey.

We are disrupting the construction industry by creating beautiful, sustainable, and high-quality homes using 3D printing, advanced materials, and robotics automation.

We’ve raised Series B funding and are backed by top investors like Khosla Ventures, Zeno Ventures, and Y-Combinator.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a Material Researcher to join our R&D center in Istanbul (located at Yildiz Technical University). This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative materials and become an expert in material research.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop and create composites
  • Conduct sample testing and verification of raw materials
  • Develop material testing procedures
  • Document and communicate with external laboratories
  • Prepare and send samples, evaluate test results
  • Write detailed reports on findings

What’s Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or Polymer Materials
  • Lab experience, preferably in polymers or organic fields
  • Experience in scientific research
  • Proficiency in English and Turkish

What’s Nice-to-Have

  • Lab experience in composite materials
  • Knowledge of epoxy or acrylic resins chemistry
  • Experience with testing machines
  • Preferably graduated from Bogazici University, ITU, ODTU, YTU, Koc, or Sabancı University