An ideal candidate will deliver teaching and research related to the broad area of mechanical engineering design areas such as mechanical systems design, computer-aided engineering (CAE), design optimisation, computational and applied mechanics, and parametric geometrical modelling.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead high-impact research in engineering design supported by research funding from industry and government.
- Develop strong industrial collaboration in mechanical engineering design.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in mechanical engineering and engineering design.
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate students (MSc/PhD).
- Mentor early-career researchers to foster scholarly development and research productivity.
- Build cross-disciplinary research initiatives within the university and international.
- Contribute to departmental and university initiatives, participate in academic committees, and build partnerships with industry and academic institutions.
Qualifications & Expertise
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline from a reputable university.
- A minimum of three (3) years of academic experience after the PhD.
- Outstanding applicants with exceptional research and academic records along with more years of experience may be considered for appointment at the Associate Professor level.
- Proven a sustained and successful track record of research excellence demonstrated by publications in internationally recognised top-tier (Q1) journals and attracting research funding.
- Experience supervising postgraduate researchers and leading externally funded research projects.
- Experience with FEA/CAE tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL).
- Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
- Evidence of innovative teaching and curriculum development.
- Professional membership (e.g., IMechE, ASME, FHEA, SFHEA) is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills and English fluency are required.
Additional information
What we offer:
- 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 Professor Essam Shehab, Head of Mechanical and Aerospace Department, email: essam.shehab@nu.edu.kz
More details about Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department can be found at:
https://research.nu.edu.kz/en/organisations/department-of-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering/
Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed commencing 10 April 2026.
Applications require completion of the online application form via the provided link, accompanied by a cover letter, CV and the contact details of three referees. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review.
