Open Rank Faculty Position in Aerospace Engineering

Company Description

Nazarbayev University (NU) is a modern and rapidly developing university located in Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. NU has debuted in the top 30 percent of international research universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024. The University aims to develop into a research university of international renown combining education, research, and innovation. 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.

Job Description

The School of Engineering and Digital Sciences of Nazarbayev University invites applications for an Open Rank Faculty Position, Assistant or Associate or Full Professor, for outstanding candidates to join the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Candidates must hold a PhD degree in aerospace engineering from a reputable university. Candidates must, during their prior career, have demonstrated excellence in research, learning and teaching as well as external engagement. A sustained and successful track record of attaining research or commercial funding and publication in internationally recognised Q1 quality journals, including those in the top 10% percentile is essential. An ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate within a team to deliver teaching and research related to the broad area of aerospace engineering and propulsion systems. The candidates’ research interests should complement and augment the department's existing strengths in aerospace propulsion, flight mechanics, and aeroelasticity. Excellent communication skills and English fluency are required.

More details about the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department can be found at:

https://research.nu.edu.kz/en/organisations/department-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering

Qualifications

PhD degree in aerospace engineering from a reputable university with a proven high quality research track record and teaching experience commensurate with appointment rank.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Internationally competitive salary and 2-course teaching load per semester
• Generous research time
• Research seed grants and other competitive research funding opportunities
• International health insurance for the appointee and dependents
• 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

Initial appointment is on a 3-year renewable contract and subsequent appointments can be 5-year/3-year renewable subject to annual performance reviews.

For informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Essam Shehab at essam.shehab@nu.edu.kz

Deadline: open until filled.

Applications require to complete on-line application form accompanied by a cover letter, CV and three reference letters. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.