Nazarbayev University was launched in 2010 as the premier national and regional research university, partnering with some of the most internationally recognized names in Higher Education. The School of Mining and Geosciences was established in 2016 and aims to educate tomorrow’s earth science leaders for Kazakhstan, the region and the world. 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 School of Mining and Geosciences at the Nazarbayev University invites applications for faculty members open to all ranks. The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline, with a proven research track record and teaching experience commensurate with appointment rank. While open to exceptional candidates across all specialties, we especially encourage those to apply with established expertise in Reservoir Engineering with considerable laboratory experience.  Workload is distributed between teaching, research and service activities.  More specifically, the qualified candidate will:  (1) play a leading role in the design, development, and delivery of courses for the Petroleum Engineering Program; (2) lead and coordinate research and act as investigator in research projects at the international level; (3) perform administrative duties as allocated by the University and contribute significantly to the mission of the University by representing the School. Excellent communication skills and English fluency are required.

The appointment is a 3-year renewable contract subject to annual performance reviews. An attractive remuneration package for international faculty members includes:

§  internationally competitive salary;

§  annual holiday leave of 56 calendar days;

§  two flights for the appointee and dependents to their home country per year;

§  international health insurance;

§  rent-free apartment for the appointee and dependents; and,

§  relocation allowance including air fare for the appointee and dependents.

Application packages should consist of a cover letter, CV, and a statement of research interests.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.