Overview
Nazarbayev University is recruiting an open-rank Petroleum Engineering faculty member to lead research, teach and supervise within the Department of Mining and Geosciences.
Complete research opportunity details
The role combines research, teaching and service, including leadership and coordination of international-level research projects. The appointment is a renewable three-year contract. For international faculty, the published package includes competitive salary, 56 calendar days annual leave, two home-country flights per year for the appointee and dependents, international health insurance, rent-free housing and relocation airfare/allowance.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a PhD in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline, a research record and teaching experience appropriate to the rank. The school especially encourages expertise in production engineering, artificial lift, flow assurance, stimulation or surface-facility research, and requires strong communication skills and English fluency.
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Verification notes
Verified against the current Nazarbayev University public ATS posting. The source states 20 September 2026 at 17:30 Astana time (+5 UTC), normalized to 2026-09-20T12:30:00Z.
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