Nazarbayev University was launched in 2010 as a premier national and regional university, partnering with some of the most recognized names in international higher education. Admission to NU is highly competitive; the student body is selected from the top high schools throughout the country and region.

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 is seeking highly-qualified faculty at the Assistant Professor level to join its rapidly growing Department of Chemistry in the School of Sciences and Humanities (SSH) to begin in August 2022. Areas of research interest and expertise may include but are not limited to: experimental materials chemistry, medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry, synthetic polymer chemistry, food chemistry, biological chemistry, analytical chemistry with experience in microfluidics to complement existing research and teaching capacities. 
Exceptionally strong and qualified candidates may be considered for a higher rank position.
Main duties:
•    developing active research program and publishing research outputs in peer reviewed scientific journals of high impact factor; 
•    actively seeking competitive grants;
•    teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses with the typical teaching load of 2 courses per semester (12 ECTS per semester which equates to approximately 90-96 class room hours per semester);
•    supervision of undergraduate and graduate students;
•    curricular and program development;
•    service duties;
•    general program guidance and leadership;
•    other activities related to the intellectual and cultural environment of the university.
Contracts are for a period of three years and are renewable upon positive review.
 

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:
•    a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a relevant field from an accredited institution;
•    demonstrated excellence in research reflected by high impact factor journal publications; 
•    strong demonstrated potential to establish vigorous research program;
•    excellent English-language communication skills,
•    excellent collaboration skills and commitment to maintaining a collegial and inclusive work environment.
•    strong teaching/instruction skills and in-depth mentoring experience.
•    considerable experience in teaching and supervising students at the graduate and undergraduate level,
•    track record of excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Candidates for a position rank higher than Assistant Professor levels should demonstrate consistently high research achievements, requisite academic experience to mentor junior faculty and graduate students and a track record of managing major research initiatives.
 

Nazarbayev University offers an attractive benefits package, including: 
A highly competitive salary, benefits package with free housing (based on rank and family size), relocation allowance, home leave travel (twice per year), health care coverage, educational allowance for dependent children, and research start-up funds are available.
•    competitive compensation;
•    free housing (based on rank and family size);
•    relocation allowance;
•    international health insurance for the faculty and dependents living in Nur-Sultan;
•    educational allowance for dependent children relocated to Nur-Sultan;
•    home leave allowance (air tickets to the home country, twice per year);
There are no start-up packages for these appointments but there are regular NU calls for applications for Social Development Fund (10,000 USD for 1 year), Faculty Competitive Research Development Grant (150,000 USD for 3 years), Collaborative Research Proposal grants (450,000 USD for 3 years) as well as grants calls from the Ministry of Education and Science of RK. The university has got a state of the art laboratories supported by Core Facilities with a range of advanced research instruments available to all NU faculty. 
Applicants should attach a detailed CV with the full list of publications, cover letter, contact information of three professional referees, teaching and research statements. Please indicate for what rank position you would like to be considered. The academic rank will be determined according to the successful candidate's teaching and work experience and the relevant research productivity. A review of applications will begin immediately but full consideration will be given to applications submitted no later than November 30, 2021. 
For inquiries regarding the recruitment process and benefits package, please, contact our HR team at [email protected]. Please note that due to the large number of applications only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. If you are not contacted further than 30 days after the closing date, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview.
Relevant websites:
•    Nazarbayev University - https://www.nu.edu.kz  
•    School of Science and Humanities - https://ssh.nu.edu.kz/ 
•    Department of chemistry - https://ssh.nu.edu.kz/departments/chemistry