Nazarbayev University is a modern and rapidly developing university located in the heart of Eurasia – Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 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.

The NU campus is located in Astana, 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, theatre, 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 an Instructor position in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering to begin in August 2025 for the period of replacement of the temporarily absent employee.

We seek candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching. The selected candidate is expected to support the Department’s programs, with a focus on teaching undergraduate Chemical Engineering Lab courses, as well as covering courses for the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Program, such as Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineering.

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 Chemical Engineering, Advanced Materials Engineering, Materials and Systems for 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 and a second MSc Program in Biomedical Engineering.

For more information, please visit https://seds.nu.edu.kz/bachelor_of_cme 

Additional information can be found on our website (www.nu.edu.kz).

A bachelor/diploma in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field is required as well as a Master's degree in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and 4-course teaching load per semester
• Selected conference and travel funding
• Health insurance
• Expatriate benefits (rent-free housing, home travel (two per annum), assistance for relocation expenses including air fares for the appointee and dependents)
• Paid home leave of 56 days per annum

This position is offered to cover the maternity leave of an employee.

Applicants should send a detailed CV with references, teaching and research statements, and list of publications. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Incomplete applications will not be considered for review. Please submit the applications only through the online submission form available at: https://smrtr.io/qzqGn 

‍Successful appointments are expected to begin on August 1st, 2025. For any inquiries related to the application, please contact the Department Chair, Prof. Stavros Poulopoulos, at [email protected].