Nazarbayev University is a modern and rapidly developing university located in the heart of Eurasia – Nur-Sultan, 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 Nur-Sultan as an international innovation and knowledge hub.

The NU campus is located in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, in the heart of the new and ultra-modern Left-Bank region of the city. Incoming faculty will enjoy a cosmopolitan living experience, interwoven with traditional cultural influences in food and entertainment. The social life offers a rich and vibrant atmosphere with excellent clubs and restaurants, theater, music, opera, dancing, museums, modern and traditional bazaar shopping, professional and amateur sports, outdoor recreation, and much more.

Nazarbayev University's School of Engineering and Digital Sciences invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering to begin in January 2020. We are primarily interested in candidates at all level in all fields of Chemical Engineering and Materials Engineering with particular interest in Materials Science and Engineering.

We seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in both research and teaching. A PhD or equivalent degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering or a closely related field are required. All applicants are expected to have publications in well-ranked journals/conferences in the areas of their expertise. Experience in industry and/or in pursuing and obtaining research funding is also desirable.

The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering has graduated its first UG class in 2015 and has recently moved into brand new 2000 m2 facilities and state of the art laboratories. The Department offers Bachelor's, MSc and PhD programs, and attracts some of the best students in Kazakhstan. Areas of research activity include Energy Generation, Conversion and Storage; Environmental Protection, Remediation and Resource Efficiency; Risk Analysis, Aerosol and Climate Sciences; Multiscale Materials Modelling and Processing and Biomedical Engineering. Since Fall 2018, the Department had adopted ABET-compliant undergraduate course of study and a new research-intensive two-year MSc Program in Chemical and Materials Engineering.

Initial appointment is on a 3-year renewable contract. Subsequent appointments can be 5-year/3-year, renewable subject to satisfactory performance. An attractive internationally competitive remuneration package will include:

·  Internationally competitive salary;

·  A start-up grant for building the appointee’s research program;

·  Holiday leave of 56 days per annum;

·  Two flights for the appointee and dependents home per annum (excluding Kazakhstan passport holders);

·  International health insurance;

·  Rent-free housing for the appointee and dependents;

·  Assistance for relocation expenses including air fares for the appointee and dependents (excluding Kazakhstan passport holders);;

·  Educational allowance for dependent children (excluding Kazakhstan passport holders).

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV together with a statement of teaching and research plans .

Review of applications will begin in September-October 2019 and will continue until positions are filled. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by September 15, 2019. We regret we will only be able to notify shortlisted candidates. Prospective applicants are encouraged to find more about the School of Engineering at Nazarbayev University at seng.nu.edu.kz. For informal inquiries about Chemical and Materials Engineering, please e-mail: Head of Department, Dr. A.D. Papathanasiou, at [email protected].