The Research Manager, in collaboration with the Centre Director and Senior Research Manager, is responsible for:

• providing administrative support for the implementation of research projects conducted in the Centre;

• assisting with the grant application and awarding processes;

• managing documentation and reporting processes;

• assisting with the development of Centre policies and procedures;

• liaising with other staff;

• representing the Centre to external parties;

• other duties as required.

Work experience / Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum three years of experience in education, research management or related field

Professional competencies

• Fluency in Kazakh, Russian and English
• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an intercultural team;

• Ability to take initiative and liaise with a wide range of people;

• Ability to represent the Centre professionally to diverse audiences;

• Commitment and integrity.

The applications will be accepted till September 26, 2025 

Recruitment and selection process
Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include the following process: preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, assessments (e.g. technical skills/capabilities, aptitude, personality, work samples, in-basket exercises, and informal interviews), and motivation.

Formal interviews form the final stage of the selection process.
They are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English.
You are encouraged to share your views and values  to identify how they fit into  Nazarbayev University core values