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Call for Research Assistants and Postdoctoral Fellows (3-5 Positions)

Nazarbayev University99 open roles

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Your applicationOpen nowCall for Research Assistants and Postdoctoral Fellows (3-5 Positions)Nazarbayev University · Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

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Nazarbayev University median: 14 days open

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Company Description

Company Description

Nazarbayev University is a modern and rapidly developing university located in the heart of Eurasia – Nur-Sultan, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Nazarbayev University (NU) was founded by the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. The University aims to develop into a research university of international renown combining education, research, and innovation. Nazarbayev University educates the next generation of leaders of the Republic of Kazakhstan in science, public administration and various professions, thus contributing to the future development of the country. 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 starting at the undergraduate level.

VISION:

To give Kazakhstan and the world the scientists, academics, managers and entrepreneurs they need to prosper and develop.

MISSION:

To be a model for higher education reform and modern research in Kazakhstan and to contribute to the establishment of Nur-Sultan as an international innovation and knowledge hub.

The NU campus is located in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, in the heart of the new and ultra-modern Left-Bank region of the city. Incoming faculty will enjoy a cosmopolitan living experience, interwoven with traditional cultural influences in food and entertainment. The social life offers a rich and vibrant atmosphere with excellent clubs and restaurants, theater, music, opera, dancing, museums, modern and traditional bazaar shopping, professional and amateur sports, outdoor recreation, and much more.

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Information about the research

Nazarbayev University is located in Nur-Sultan, in the center of Kazakhstan. The research environment is international, and English is the working language.

A large part of the research is to be performed by this research assistant/postdoctoral fellow (hereafter, the candidate is named RA/Postdoc) at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). ECE is engaged in both fundamental and applied research, spanning a large variety of research areas including Automatic Control, Automation, Mechatronics, Communication Systems and Information Theory, Signal Processing and Antennas. Cross-disciplinary research is central and encouraged through projects across different groups within the Department.

In this research environment, RA/Postdoc will be recruited to perform excellent research on intelligent ML-enabled 5G/6G communication systems.

Major responsibilities

RA/Postdoc will participate in interdisciplinary research projects, combining wireless communications and security in 5G/6G systems. The candidate is expected to contribute with journal and conference papers, as well as project tasks.

The RA/Postdoc position is full-time temporary employment that offers an opportunity to qualify for further research positions within academia or industry. The candidate will attend international conferences and meetings, where you will present your work and establish useful contacts with other researchers. Additionally, sufficient support (e.g., research proposal preparation for the PhD application at NU) will be provided for those who are interested in acquiring the PhD degree. Postdoc may also be actively engaged in student mentoring. The initial term is for 1 year of full-time employment, with the possibility of renewal, based on mutual interests. The majority of working time is devoted to the project tasks. The position can commence in July 2022.

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • You should have a recent BEng / Master / PhD degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or similar.
  • (PhD degree should be obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline for the Postdoc position)
  • You must have sufficient knowledge, at least, in one of the following areas: wireless communications, machine learning, and hardware prototyping.
  • Skills in mathematical analysis are essential, particularly in probability theory, linear algebra and optimization theory. In addition, knowledge of simulation techniques is a plus.
  • Experience in Python, MATLAB, etc.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

Additional Information

Application procedure for the RA position

CV: including:

  • CV, with a brief summary of your research interest and motivation;
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees;
  • Relevant certificates and references;
  • Publications in your name, if any.

Application procedure for the Postdoc position

CV: including:

  • A complete list of publications. Note that first-author publication experience in IEEE journals is mandatory;
  • Contact details of at least two references;
  • Personal letter: 1-3 pages where you:
  1. Introduce yourself;
  2. Describe your previous research fields and main research results;
  3. Describe your future goals and future research focus;
  4. Describe your research ambitions in relation to the position.

Interested applicants should send their complete application package as a single pdf file to: Prof. Galymzhan Nauryzbayev ([email protected]‎). Please use a corresponding subject for your email: RA Application OR Postdoc Application.

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