The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Nazarbayev University is seeking highly qualified full-time faculty members with international experience to join its rapidly growing program in Electrical and Computer Engineering in the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences. Applicants with research and/or teaching interests are encouraged to apply. 

Successful candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or very closely related discipline from a reputable research university, and a demonstrated ability for research. An ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to collaborate within a team to deliver teaching and research related to broad area of electrical and computer engineering.

All candidates must have excellent English-language communication skills and a strong commitment to teaching and research.

Position responsibilities include an average teaching load of two (2) courses per semester, ongoing engagement in relevant professional and research activities, student advising, and other activities related to the intellectual and cultural environment of the university.

• PhD degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or relevant fields, from a reputable university with a proven research track record and teaching experience.
• Preferred: Postdoctoral experience or a strong record of scholarly productivity.
• Proven track record of impactful research in AI/ML, demonstrated by publications in reputable journals or conferences.
• Demonstrated expertise in core AI theory, with a strong track record in developing novel algorithms and techniques, and the ability to work effectively with diverse data type.
• Teaching experience with Electrical and Computer Engineering discipline, AI/ML applications in areas such as AI for edge devices, AI in Engineering, Pattern Recognition and AI for Internet-of-Things (IoT).
• Ability to secure external funding for research initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with culturally diverse and underrepresented communities.
• Ability in developing AI and ML courses for industry, short-course trainings and professional program courses.
• Ability to revise curriculum to include cutting-edge AI tools and techniques.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and 2-course teaching load per semester
• Generous research time
• Research seed grants and other competitive research funding opportunities
• Selected conference and travel funding
• International health insurance
• Expatriate benefits (rent-free housing, home travel, 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.

Application Information: Applicants should apply via Smartrecruiters with 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.

For any inquiries related to the application, please contact Department Head, Prof. Mehdi Bagheri ([email protected]).