Nazarbayev University Postdoctoral Programs
Postdoctoral scholars and researchers are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. They are essential to our mission of academic and research excellence and innovation. We are committed to providing postdocs with the resources and support they need to excel and become future leaders in their field.
Openings
Thinking about a postdoc at NU?
You can find current openings on our Academic Jobs page, or feel free to contact the NU Schools directly
Independence & Impact
Empowered to lead individual projects with faculty mentorship, our postdoctoral scholars make substantial scientific contributions within our state-of-the-art laboratories.
Support
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Living in Astana
Living in Astana means immersing yourself in a modern, rapidly growing capital city. Expect a unique cultural experience in the heart of Kazakhstan.
We recognize that postdocs (postdoctoral scholars and postdoctoral researchers) are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You are essential to our mission of academic and research excellence and innovation. Postdoctoral Programs at NU:
  • Postdoctoral Scholars

    At NU, we recognize that postdocs (postdoctoral scholars and postdoctoral researchers) are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You are essential to our mission of academic and research excellence, and innovation.

    At NU, we recognize that postdocs (postdoctoral scholars and postdoctoral researchers) are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You are essential to our mission of academic and research excellence, and innovation.

    At NU, we recognize that postdocs (postdoctoral scholars and postdoctoral researchers) are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You are essential to our mission of academic and research excellence, and innovation.

  • Postdoctoral Researchers

    At NU, we recognize that postdocs (postdoctoral scholars and postdoctoral researchers) are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You are essential to our mission of academic and research excellence, and innovation.

    At NU, we recognize that postdocs (postdoctoral scholars and postdoctoral researchers) are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You are essential to our mission of academic and research excellence, and innovation.

    At NU, we recognize that postdocs (postdoctoral scholars and postdoctoral researchers) are the driving force behind groundbreaking discoveries. You are essential to our mission of academic and research excellence, and innovation.

CURRENT POSTDOCS
TESTIMONIALS
Ahmad Alhassan
I am impressed with the available research facilities at NU, particularly those related to my field of robotics. Numerous laboratory-scale robotic systems are readily available for cutting-edge research. The faculty members are very supportive, and I have been given the opportunity to teach and co-supervise several undergraduate and graduate students, which is essential for becoming a full-time faculty member. On the one hand, the Social Policy Grant (SPG) allows me to participate in flagship conferences and seminars in the USA, UK, and Qatar.
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Dana Alina
My provost postdoctoral position in 2018-2022 gave me many opportunities, but it also came with challenges. One of the biggest advantages was getting access to funding competitions, which allowed me to secure two grants: a Ministry of Education grant and a faculty development grant (though with a smaller budget). These helped me shape my research direction and start a new chapter in my research career. I also gained teaching experience and had the chance to work with students who later became part of my research team.
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Assel Sharimova
My experience in the postdoctoral program at Nazarbayev University is truly enriching and empowering. The program provides invaluable opportunities to deepen my research expertise. Providing a space for independent research with access to research grants, the programme enables me to explore new scholarly directions. Moreover, here, I have the possibility to gain teaching experience, which is essential for an academic career. Show more
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