Posted:
March 01, 2026
Location:
Astana, Akmola Province, Kazakhstan

Job Description

Job Description

The School of Mining and Geoscience at Nazarbayev University is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral scholar. Service responsibility will be partitioned into Research (80%) and Teaching (20%) with an expected teaching load of one course per semester. 

We are particularly interested in candidates with teaching interests and research directed in the area of energy transition, data analytics, and machine learning applications in upstream petroleum operations. 


Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline, with a proven research track record.

Kazakhstani applicants who have completed their doctorates internationally are especially encouraged to apply.



Additional Information

Application packages should consist of a cover letter and CV in English.

Incomplete applications will not be considered...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Posted: March 01, 2026
Deadline: April 10, 2026