Overview
Nazarbayev University is recruiting a postdoctoral water-modelling engineer for interdisciplinary research on water quality, climate risks, hydrology and water-management policy in Kazakhstan.
Complete research opportunity details
The project examines environmental and socio-economic impacts of water contamination and degradation, long-term ecological and public-health risks, future water risks under industrialization, urbanization, agriculture and climate change, and adaptation strategies. The official ATS lists compensation from USD 2,500 per month.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants need a PhD in civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or a related field, plus expertise in data/statistical analysis, hydrological and water-management models, GIS/geospatial modelling, environmental risk analysis and professional research writing.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
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- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified against Nazarbayev University's live public SmartRecruiters posting on 2026-09-06. The posting remains applicant-facing and provides no closing date, so no deadline is invented.
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