Laboratory assistant at Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, School of Engineering

  • Full-time
  • Job Type: Administrative-academic staff
  • School: School of Engineering

Company Description

Nazarbayev University is a modern and rapidly developing university located in the heart of Eurasia – Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nazarbayev University (NU) was founded by the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. The University aims to develop into a research university of international renown combining education, research and innovation. Nazarbayev University educates the next generation of leaders of the Republic of Kazakhstan in science, public administration and various professions, thus contributing to the future development of the country. Core features of Nazarbayev University include: academic freedom and institutional autonomy,both legally enshrined as Nazarbayev University operates under a special Law; predominantly internationally recruited faculty, English as the language of instruction and research; entirely merit-based admission and progression system; and integrated teaching and research starting at the undergraduate level.

VISION:

To give Kazakhstan and the world the scientists, academics, managers and entrepreneurs they need to prosper and develop.

MISSION:

To be a model for higher education reform and modern research in Kazakhstan and to contribute to the establishment of Astana as an international innovation and knowledge hub.

 

Job Description

Primary objectives of the function are as follows:

-     To help in conducting laboratory session of the School;

-     To keep and maintain laboratory equipment in good condition;

-     To prepare plans of practical and laboratory classes in accordance with the instructions of the faculty members, and the available equipment and reagents;

-     To ensure following of the safety rules in laboratories;  

-     To assist in design and setting up the laboratories. 

Key and functional tasks of the position: 

-     To work closely with Teaching Assistants and Faculty members of the School in preparation for laboratory sessions;

-     To conduct pilot tests for the practical exercises;

-     To brief on the safe and proper use of equipment;

-     To analyze the need for laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents, on the basis of costs;

-     To process applications for purchasing the laboratory equipment, consumables and reagents.

-     To maintain adequate inventory;

-     To train Teaching Assistants assigned to each laboratory session and course;

-     To implement the safety plan of the School and the University, including maintenance of records;

-     To assist in course related activities as assigned by Department Chair/ Dean.

Qualifications

Education: 

Master degree, specialist or bachelor’s degree in:

-     Physics;

-     Nanotechniques;

-     Engineering sciences;

-     Genetics;

-     Molecular biology;

-     Nanobiotechnology;

-     Device Fabrication. 

Required professional experience: At least 1 year experience of working with laboratory equipment. Excellent knowledge of safety basics during the work on laboratory equipment.

Professional competence and personal qualities: 

-     Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as a member in international team; 

-     Experience of working with different cultures;

-     Interpersonal and organizational skills.

-     Eager to work with students.

Proficiency in languages: Fluency in Kazakh, Russian, English (oral and writing skills) languages.

Additional Information

The School of Engineering provides a student-centered holistic approach to educating engineers who will be future leaders of Kazakhstani industry sectors. The life of an engineering student is filled with exciting activities. Besides lectures, tutorials, laboratories and traditional coursework, at NU School of Engineering there are many project-based assignments, competitions, exhibitions, workshops, industry visits and organized problem-solving discussions that will enable our students not only to “think outside the box”, but also to gain valuable experience.

More details can be found at:

https://seng.nu.edu.kz/